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Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanisms (R4857)

Shieldai · United States · On Site · Active · $160,000–$240,000 / year · Lever

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CompanyShieldai
TitleSenior Staff Engineer, Mechanisms (R4857)
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Department / teamX-BAT Division / X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
LocationUnited States
Work modelOn Site
Employment typeFull Time Employee
Salary$160,000–$240,000 / year
Statusactive
ATS providerLever
Posted / first seen2026-04-22 / 2026-05-29
Changed / last seen2026-06-03 / 2026-06-06

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CompanyShieldai
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ATS providerLever

Description

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: 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 Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanisms, 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. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals. #LI-MS1 #LE 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) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. 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. 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. What you'll do: Design complex 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 Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing Required qualifications: B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering 8+ 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 Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others Preferred qualifications: Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems Familiarity with hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuators Proficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby) RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, structural or actuated mechanism testing experience Ability to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments

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Last Seen At2026-06-06 07:56:06Z
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Last Changed At2026-06-03 12:28:11Z
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