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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Salary
$130,000–$200,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Engineer, Mechanisms (R4890)

Job description

Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools.

Job responsibilities

  • Design complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft
  • Own the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release
  • Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA
  • Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability
  • Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, and propulsion teams
  • Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing

Job requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
  • 5+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
  • Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
  • Kinematic analysis and optimization
  • Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods
  • FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue
  • GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems
  • Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes
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