Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028)

Shield AI • $187K — $281K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of electric motors
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Strong technical fundamentals in material selection, mechanics, dynamics, and thermal analysis
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling software
  • Experience with GD&T and tolerance analyses
  • Track record of delivering motor products from design through production
  • Hands-on experience in performance verification and integration with power electronics
  • Experience with noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of motors and electric machines for next generation aircraft
  • Design components including wound field and permanent magnet motors
  • Integrate designs with aircraft structure and thermal systems
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for electro-mechanical designs
  • Release detailed work instructions in collaboration with manufacturing
  • Execute hands-on testing and qualification on engines and aircraft
  • Perform noise and vibration testing on motors and power electronics

Benefits

  • Bonus structure
  • Equity opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan options
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Own the design of motors and other electric machines for X-BAT and other next gen aircraft
  • Design sub-systems and components including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor, and motor mechanical structural components
  • Integrate designs with the aircraft structure, engine, power electronics, and thermal system
  • Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro-mechanical designs at a component and motor sub-system level
  • Release detailed work instructions and documentation in close collaboration with manufacturing
  • Execute hands on testing and full qualification on a representative dyno, engine test stand, and full aircraft
  • Perform noise and vibration testing on components for motors and power electronics, including vehicle powertrain and thermal systems


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of electric motors
  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
  • Strong technical fundamentals with material selection, mechanics, dynamics, thermal, DFM, and tolerancing
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling
  • Experience with GD&T, stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on manufacturing best practices
  • Have delivered motor products from design through production
  • Hands on experience to verify performance and integrate with power electronics
  • Experience testing for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
  • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others


$187,000 - $281,000 a year

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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