Staff Mechanical Engineer

R2296

Updated on 11/7/2023

501-1,000 employees

Website

Develops autonomous AI pilots for military aircrafts

Company Overview

Shield AI, a leader in AI for aviation, has a proven track record of technical innovation, with its Hivemind autonomy stack being the world's first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018. The company's culture is rooted in its mission to protect service members and civilians, and it has been recognized by Forbes, CB Insights, and Fast Company for its industry leadership. With a competitive edge backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, Shield AI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology in aviation.

AI & Machine Learning

Aerospace

B2B

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$668.1M

Founded

2015

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 4%

1 year growth

↑ 31%

2 year growth

↑ 112%

Locations

Dallas, TX, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

CAD

FEM/FEA

CategoriesNew

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical product development
Experience with carbon fiber composite design and manufacturing a plus
CAD modeling experience
Working knowledge of FEA principles
Proficient at tolerance analysis, ANSI drawing standards, and common inspection equipment and methodology
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes
Brought multiple products from concept to mass production as mechanical lead
A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Responsibilities

Mechanical architecture, design and execution of vehicle systems
Rapidly design, prototype, and test to validate the robustness and proper performance of designs
Subject Matter Expertise in multiple areas of Mechanical Engineering design
Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, CAD, and FEA
Hold design reviews and be able to demonstrate decisions based on sound engineering
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products
Hands on involvement in engineering and pre-production product builds
Exemplify technical excellence and set the standard for work
Lead by example

Desired Qualifications

Experience with carbon fiber composite design and manufacturing
Experience with CAD modeling
Knowledge of FEA principles
Proficiency in tolerance analysis, ANSI drawing standards, and common inspection equipment and methodology
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes
Experience bringing multiple products from concept to mass production as a mechanical lead

Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

Job description:

Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and robotics 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!

As a Staff Engineer -Mechanical you will be responsible for leading the mechanical design

and development of Shield AI’s autonomous UAV products. You will follow a rigorous design process, as you innovate, prototype, test, and release creative design solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products. You will be expected to exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners using best practices to prototype, test, and release products to production.

What you’ll do:

Mechanical architecture, design and execution of vehicle systems.
Rapidly design, prototype, and test to validate the robustness and proper performance of designs.
Subject Matter Expertise in multiple areas of Mechanical Engineering design
Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, CAD, and FEA.
Hold design reviews and be able to demonstrate decisions based on sound engineering.
Lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products.
Hands on involvement in engineering and pre-production product builds.
Exemplify technical excellence and set the standard for work. Lead by example

Required qualifications:

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical or electro-mechanical product
development
Experience with carbon fiber composite design and manufacturing a plus
CAD modeling experience
Working knowledge of FEA principles
Proficient at tolerance analysis, ANSI drawing standards, and common inspection equipment and methodology
Familiarity with common manufacturing processes
Brought multiple products from concept to mass production as mechanical lead
A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

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Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

*Interns/Military Fellows not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual 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 check.

If you’re interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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.