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Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
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Seattle, WA$187k - $281kFull Time EmployeePosted 4w ago

About the role

Staff Engineer role focused on design and integration of electric motors and electromechanical subsystems for Shield AI’s X-BAT aircraft and next-gen platforms, with hands-on testing, CAD modeling, and collaboration with manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of motors and other electric machines for X-BAT and other next gen aircraft
  • Design sub-systems and components including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor, and motor mechanical structural components
  • Integrate designs with the aircraft structure, engine, power electronics, and thermal system
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro-mechanical designs at a component and motor sub-system level
  • Release detailed work instructions and documentation in close collaboration with manufacturing
  • Execute hands on testing and full qualification on a representative dyno, engine test stand, and full aircraft
  • Perform noise and vibration testing on components for motors and power electronics, including vehicle powertrain and thermal systems

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of electric motors
  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Strong technical fundamentals with material selection, mechanics, dynamics, thermal, DFM, and tolerancing
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling
  • Experience with GD&T, stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on manufacturing best practices
  • Have delivered motor products from design through production
  • Hands on experience to verify performance and integrate with power electronics
  • Experience testing for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated record of teamwork, high standards, and integrity

Skills

Required:Electric motor design3D CAD modeling

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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