Electromechanical Engineer; R4211

Staff Electromechanical Engineer (R4211)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines.

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. We are building a next-generation aircraft that pushes the boundaries of innovation and performance.

• Design complex electro-mechanical 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 to reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight test readiness

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design
• Expertise in CAD software (NX, Solid Works, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout. Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro), and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)
• Experience working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces
• Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities

• Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic electromechanical systems
• Exposure to environmental and dynamic testing of electronics, including vibration, thermal cycling, and fatigue
• Experience working directly with fabrication shops, contract manufacturers, and suppliers
• Ability to thrive in startups, R&D, or defense innovation environments
• Active or eligible for U.S. Secret Clearance

$136,730 - $205,096 a year

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Equity participation
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and volunteer support

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development

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