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Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - LRV
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Seattle, WA$100k - $160kFull Time EmployeePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Mechanical Engineer responsible for the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products, focusing on complex hydraulic systems and collaboration across internal and external partners to prototype, test, and release products to production.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems
  • Support the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release
  • Perform structural calculations and preliminary FEA
  • Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability
  • Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams
  • Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing
  • Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to hydraulic systems.
  • Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
  • 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design with a focus on fluid systems
  • Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
  • Kinematic analysis and optimization
  • Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods
  • FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue
  • GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems
  • Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
  • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired

Skills

Required:Hydraulic system designCAD and NXStructural analysisFEA (Modal, linear, non-linear, buckling, fatigue)GD&T and tolerance analysisMaterials selectionKinematic analysisProduct collaborationIndependent work in fast-paced teams

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package)
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location
  • Equitable equal opportunity employer benefits information may apply
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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