Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Ground Systems, R2569

Posted on 4/1/2024

Shield AI

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven autonomous aircraft and drone operations

AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Senior

Dallas, TX, USA

Required Skills
CAD
FEM/FEA
Requirements
  • B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience in design and deployment of products
  • Experience collaborating with industrial design
  • Demonstrated excellence in design for user experience
  • CAD modeling experience
  • Working knowledge of FEA principles
  • Familiarity with common manufacturing processes
  • A demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Responsibilities
  • Own the design and development of new products and subsystems
  • Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, CAD, and FEA
  • Rapidly design, prototype and test to validate the robustness and proper performance of designs
  • Lead design reviews
  • Participate in engineering and pre-production product builds
  • Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products
  • Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

Shield AI is committed to applying artificial intelligence for autonomous drone and aircraft operations, focusing on applications in the defense sector as well as potential commercial uses. This company is distinguished by its forward-thinking in autonomous flight technology, particularly with its AI pilot system, Hivemind, which enables operation without GPS, communications, or human pilots. Its collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense and ongoing field deployments in various combat scenarios illustrate the company’s role in leading technological advancement in AI flight systems, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about cutting-edge AI and aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$940.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

108%

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Services

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Bereavement Support

Flexible Work Hours

PTO

Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Relaxed Dress Code

Yearly Swag Items

Unlimited Snacks

Bottomless Beverages

Annual Celebrations

Work From Home Benefits

Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors

INACTIVE