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Staff Engineer, Mechanical & Actuated Systems (R5293)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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Seattle, WA$160k - $240kFull Time EmployeePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Staff Mechanical & Actuated Systems Engineer responsible for mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products, architecting mechanical and actuated systems on the X-BAT platform, and leading design-to-production collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex electro-mechanical or hydro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft
  • Own the full design process: concept, CAD design, analysis, tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and drawing release
  • Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA
  • Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability
  • Collaborate with electrical, avionics, hydraulics, flight controls, and propulsion teams
  • Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
  • 7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
  • 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

Skills

Required:Mechanical designCAD (NX preferred)Kinematic analysisStructural analysis / FEAGD&T / tolerance stack-upsMaterials selectionSystem integration collaboration

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) with temporary benefits
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses/certifications, and location
  • Offers contingent on cleared background and possible reference check
  • Military fellows and part-time employees not eligible for benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

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