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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test
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Seattle, WA$140k - $200kFull Time EmployeePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior Systems Integration Engineer responsible for leading design and integration of complex aircraft systems from concept through production, owning subsystem-level integration activities, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver manufacturable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical integration of complete aircraft subsystems from concept through production, ensuring compatibility across structural, electrical, avionics, propulsion, and manufacturing interfaces.
  • Develop installation architecture for complex aircraft systems, including subsystem packaging, equipment mounting, and routing of electrical and fluid systems.
  • Lead the design of complex machined, composite, fabricated, and sheet metal assemblies requiring advanced engineering judgment.
  • Develop and review installation drawings, assembly documentation, and configuration baselines to ensure design consistency and production readiness.
  • Perform advanced tolerance analyses, structural hand calculations, and engineering trade studies supporting design decisions.
  • Coordinate subsystem integration activities during prototype builds, aircraft assembly, and production.
  • Mentor junior engineers in CAD modeling, GD&T application, installation design, and engineering best practices.
  • Coordinate suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues affecting integration, manufacturability, schedule, or cost.
  • Support technical planning, schedule development, and project execution for assigned work packages.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in aircraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical system development.
  • Demonstrated experience designing machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components from concept through production release.
  • Demonstrated experience leading mechanical integration of aircraft subsystems or complex assemblies.
  • Advanced CAD proficiency with NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent.
  • Experience managing engineering data, product structures, BOMs, and drawing releases using PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE.
  • Working knowledge of aircraft installation practices, subsystem packaging, interface management, equipment mounting, and maintainability considerations.
  • Experience developing installation layouts and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, ECS, or similar mechanical systems.
  • Experience developing part drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings.
  • Working knowledge of EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, or ECS routing design.
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T, ASME Y14.5, tolerance stack-up, and drawing release processes.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, prototype builds, production issue resolution, or MRB activity.
  • Ability to coordinate across Manufacturing, Stress, Systems, Avionics, Supply Chain, and Test teams.

Skills

Required:Mechanical integration leadershipCAD softwarePLM systemsGD&T

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)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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