Mechanical Design Engineer @ Shield AI

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Full-Time

Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted on 4/3/2024

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven autonomous aircraft and drone operations

AI & Machine Learning

Aerospace

Mid, Senior

Dallas, TX, USA

Required Skills

CAD

Communications

FEM/FEA

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Hands-on experience in design and development of mechanical systems
CAD modeling experience
Knowledge of FEA principles
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding oneself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Proven track record of successfully shipping products
M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Leadership experience on a project team
Problem solving skills including root cause investigation, failure analysis, and DOE
Experience using Siemens NX
Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes

Responsibilities

Own and contribute to 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
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability
Other duties as assigned

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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI’s autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.

What you’ll do

Own and contribute to 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.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability.
Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or will be graduating in 2024)
Hands-on experience in design and development of mechanical systems (internship/project team is applicable)
CAD modeling experience
Knowledge of FEA principles
Exceptional written and verbal communication
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes.
Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications:

M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
Leadership experience on a project team
Problem solving skills including root cause investigation, failure analysis, and DOE
Experience using Siemens NX
Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings.
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

*Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time 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 and possible reference 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.

Shield AI

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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

↑ 34%

2 year growth

↑ 118%

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

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