Shield AI

Shield AI

Mechanical Engineer II, Systems Integration (R5344)

United States · Mid · Part-time

No sponsorship$88k-$130kDetected 13 days ago
CybersecurityAccessibilityProject ManagementSupply ChainRecruitingSolidWorksCATIACreoFEAGD&TAvionicsMIL-STDSystems EngineeringRoboticsMechanical DesignCommunicationMentoringTolerance Analysis

About the role

  • Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.
  • For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
  • Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

  • Independently design machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components for aircraft applications.
  • Develop aircraft installation layouts that optimize packaging, accessibility, serviceability, manufacturability, and weight.
  • Design routing paths for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and ECS systems while coordinating interfaces with adjacent aircraft structures and subsystems.
  • Develop detailed engineering drawings, installation drawings, and assembly documentation in accordance with company drafting standards.
  • Maintain CAD assemblies, product structures, BOMs, and engineering releases within PLM systems.
  • Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure manufacturable and interchangeable designs.
  • Support prototype aircraft builds, production integration, and manufacturing issue resolution.
  • Investigate installation and integration issues through structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics and other system components seamlessly within the aircraft
  • Perform engineering calculations to support design decisions and evaluate structural adequacy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 3+ years of professional experience designing and integrating mechanical systems for aircraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical products.
  • Demonstrated experience designing machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components from concept through production release.
  • Proficiency developing complex 3D CAD models, large assemblies, installation layouts, and detailed engineering drawings using NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent CAD software.
  • Experience managing engineering data, product structures, Bills of Material (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.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and experience performing tolerance stack-up analyses.
  • Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Stress, Avionics, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test Engineering organizations throughout the product development lifecycle.
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Nice to have

  • Experience integrating aircraft subsystems on unmanned aircrafts, fixed wing, eVTOL, or other aerospace platforms.
  • Experience leading mechanical work packages or owning subsystem-level hardware from concept through production.
  • Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA), including static, modal, vibration, fatigue, or thermal analyses.
  • Familiarity with aircraft configuration management, engineering change processes, and formal product release workflows.
  • Experience mentoring interns or early-career engineers and reviewing engineering documentation for technical accuracy.
  • All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
  • Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Compensation

  • #LI-AD6 #LB Full-time regular employee offer package: 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)

Benefits

  • Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
  • We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Company info

  • Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
  • With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
  • If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired
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