Senior Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R4583)

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. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance. We are looking for a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team, focused on the design and integration of avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about building high-performance avionics systems, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

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.

Required qualifications

B.S. and/or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering 10+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design Expertise in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, 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