shieldai
Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Actuated Systems (R4724)
At a Glance
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Work Regime
- onsite
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Compensation
- USD 160000-240000 per-year-salary
- Department
- Aircraft Division
- Posted
- 2026-03-19T21:03:14.521000+00:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Engineering
Benefits & Perks
d above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment
Requirements
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
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
Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence
About the Company
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
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