Senior Engineer, Sustaining (R6024)

Shield AI

Dallas, TX

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in sustaining engineering for complex hardware systems.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years in sustaining engineering or complex hardware troubleshooting
— “5+ years of relevant experience for Senior Engineer or 8+ years for Staff Engineer”
Individuals who can lead structured investigations and translate findings into process improvements
— “Lead structured investigations using fault trees, 5 Whys, failure analysis, and test-based troubleshooting”
Professionals with a background in mechanical design for manufacturing and CAD proficiency
— “Proficiency with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, and mechanical design for manufacturing”

Things to consider

Background clearance is required before employment can begin
— “All offers are contingent on a cleared background”
Temporary employees are eligible for benefits only after 60 days of employment
— “Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment)”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience in leading technical investigations and implementing corrective actions
— “Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations through verified corrective action”
Highlight your ability to coordinate cross-functional teams during problem resolution
— “Coordinate investigations across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Field Operations”
Showcase your experience in updating CAD models and driving design changes through implementation
— “Update CAD models, drawings, specifications, and bills of material, and drive changes through release and implementation”
Demonstrate your ability to document findings and apply lessons learned to future designs
— “Document investigation results, track recurring issues, and incorporate lessons learned into future designs and processes”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

resolving mechanical issues
leading technical investigations
updating CAD models

Typical background

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering5+ years of relevant experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringTroubleshootingCADTechnical WritingCross-functional Communication

Preferred

Aerospace EngineeringProject Management

Stack & domain

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace Engineering3D CADEngineering DrawingsGD&TMechanical Design For ManufacturingTechnical WritingDocumentationCross-functional CommunicationDefense-tech

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.
What you'll do::
Lead the resolution of mechanical issues arising from production, testing, fielded aircraft, and customer operations.
Provide hands-on engineering support during aircraft builds, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Establish immediate containment actions while driving issues through root cause and permanent corrective action.
Lead structured investigations using fault trees, 5 Whys, failure analysis, and test-based troubleshooting.
Coordinate investigations across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test, and Field Operations.
Review and disposition deviations, nonconformances, and production questions.
Determine when issues require changes to designs, drawings, processes, inspections, or supplier controls.
Update CAD models, drawings, specifications, and bills of material, and drive changes through release and implementation.
Document investigation results, track recurring issues, and incorporate lessons learned into future designs and processes.
Required qualifications::
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant experience for Senior Engineer or 8+ years for Staff Engineer.
Experience supporting production, sustaining engineering, fielded products, or complex hardware troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations through verified corrective action.
Proficiency with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, and mechanical design for manufacturing.
Strong technical writing, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.
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.
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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.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)