Shield AI

Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)

Shield AI$175K — $250K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
  • 5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace or ruggedized hardware systems.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, CATIA) with the ability to create detailed drawings and documentation.
  • Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience performing engineering calculations to validate design integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems including avionics packaging and structures.
  • Own mechanical engineering deliverables from concept through production and field support.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality for reliable designs.
  • Provide hands-on technical support during testing, demos, and field operations; troubleshoot design issues quickly.

Benefits

  • Bonus structure included in the compensation plan.
  • Equity options offered as part of the employment package.
  • Comprehensive benefits available after 60 days for temporary employees.
Full Job Description
Help design and deliver the mechanical systems that power advanced aerospace blue-sky platforms from concept to real-world operation. In this role, you will own hardware development across the full product lifecycle-working hands-on in CAD, analysis, and testing-while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance systems. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you'll turn complex challenges into practical solutions and play a key role in bringing mission-ready technology to life. - Directly contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems, including avionics packaging, harnessing and connector selection, and structures. - Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle - from early concept and prototyping through test, production, and field support - with a bias toward execution and delivery. - Partner closely with Engineering functions, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable in real-world environments. - Provide hands-on technical support during testing, demos, and field operations; rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines. Required qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field from an accredited institution. - 5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems. - Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) with demonstrated ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation - Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes. - Experience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA as applicable) to validate design integrity - Cross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management. Preferred qualifications: - Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability to resolve mechanical failures. - Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific regulatory requirements). - Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing. - Familiarity to power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems. - Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers. $175,000 - $250,000 a year #LI-AD7 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.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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200 employees
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Founded
2015

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