Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)

Shield AI

United States

Remote

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on mechanical engineers with aerospace or ruggedized hardware experience working in a remote, cross-functional team setting.

Best fit for

Candidates with aerospace or ruggedized hardware design experience and a focus on execution and delivery
— “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.”
Engineers with strong structural design and material selection expertise
— “Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.”
Individuals with cross-functional collaboration experience in manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
— “Cross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.”

Things to consider

Requires cleared background check and possible reference checks as part of the hiring process
— “All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.”
Military fellows and part-time employees are excluded from benefits
— “Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with GD&T-compliant documentation and 3D CAD software in your resume and interviews
— “Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) with demonstrated ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation”
Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot and implement design fixes quickly under pressure
— “Rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines.”
Showcase your experience with structural and thermal engineering calculations in your application materials
— “Experience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA as applicable) to validate design integrity”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

designing and delivering mechanical systems
owning mechanical engineering deliverables
partnering with cross-functional teams
providing hands-on technical support
rapidly troubleshooting and implementing design fixes

Typical background

5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systemsproficiency in 3D CAD softwarestrong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical Design3D CAD SoftwareStructural DesignMaterial SelectionEngineering CalculationsCross-functional CollaborationHands-on Technical SupportTestingDemosField Operations

Preferred

Root Cause AnalysisIndustry StandardsMil-std RequirementsEnvironmental Qualification TestingPower DistributionHydraulicsAerospace Support SystemsExternal Suppliers

Stack & domain

Mechanical DesignCAD Software (solidworks, NX, Catia)Structural DesignMaterial SelectionManufacturing ProcessesEngineering Calculations (stress, Thermal, Tolerance Stack-up, Fatigue, FEA)Cross-functional CollaborationRoot Cause AnalysisStructured Problem-solvingIndustry Standards (asme, ISO, Astm)Mil-std RequirementsEnvironmental Qualification TestingPower DistributionHydraulicsAerospace Support SystemsExternal Suppliers Or Contract ManufacturersAerospace Blue-sky PlatformsAdvanced Aerospace SystemsReliable High-performance SystemsMission-ready Technology

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.
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.
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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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Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)