Engineer II, Mechanical Test (R4935)

Shield AI

Dallas, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with expertise in hydraulic systems and python for test automation working in autonomous aircraft development.

Best fit for

Engineers with hands-on hydraulic system experience and sensor technology knowledge.
— “strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies”
Python-proficient candidates capable of test automation and data analysis.
— “proficient in python for test automation and data analysis”
CAD experts comfortable with NX for mechanical system validation.
— “demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX”

Things to consider

Role requires cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure structural integrity.
— “work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity”
Fast-paced environment with high ownership expectations.
— “fast-paced, high-ownership environments”

How to stand out

Showcase projects where you validated mechanical systems under tight deadlines.
— “testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems”
Highlight specific instances of using NX in mission-critical applications.
— “CAD tools such as NX”
Demonstrate python scripts that improved test automation efficiency.
— “python for test automation and data analysis”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

successful testing and validation
structural integrity
mission-readiness

Typical background

product design engineerstructures/mechanical test engineer

Skills & requirements

Required

Hydraulic SystemsSensor TechnologiesPythonTest AutomationData AnalysisCAD ToolsStructural IntegrityManufacturabilityMission-readiness

Preferred

Autonomous Aircraft PlatformsAI And Aircraft Products

Stack & domain

Hydraulic SystemsSensor TechnologiesPythonTest AutomationData AnalysisCad ToolsNxStructural IntegrityManufacturabilityMission-readinessCollaborationProblem-solvingLeadershipAIAircraftMechanical Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

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!
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structures/Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems for the Launch and Recovery Vehicle. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.
You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)