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Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R6043)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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Seattle, WA, San Diego, CA$142k - $220kFull Time EmployeePosted 4w ago

About the role

Staff Electromechanical Engineer focused on design and integration of avionics systems, driving designs from concept to production in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
  • Perform structural, preliminary thermal, and modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments
  • Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
  • Own your design work from concept and design reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness

Qualifications

  • B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design
  • Expertise in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout
  • Experience collaborating with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and manage all mechanical interfaces
  • Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods
  • Familiarity with eCAD software such as Altium, Cadence, or Allegro and harness design software such as Capital or Zuken
  • Experience with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue or lifecycle testing
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities
  • Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance is desired

Skills

Required:Avionics packagingThermal analysisFinite element analysisEMI/EMC complianceCAD toolseCAD softwarePCB constraints collaboration

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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