Aerospace Mechanical Engineer II - Flight Hardware & Equity

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer to bring advanced aerospace systems to life, contributing to the design, integration, and production of rugged hardware for V‑BAT aircraft and ground support equipment while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance systems.

In this fast‑paced environment, you’ll move concepts to prototypes, support testing and field operations, and help ensure mission‑ready technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• 2–3 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.
• Root‑cause analysis and structured problem‑solving ability 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 with power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.
• Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment, including payload integrations, avionics packaging, harnessing and connector selection, transport structures, and launch & recovery systems.
• 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, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable in real‑world environments.
• Provide hands‑on technical support during ground and flight testing, demos, and field operations; rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines.

Skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer to bring advanced aerospace systems to life, contributing to the design, integration, and production of rugged hardware for V‑BAT aircraft and ground support equipment while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance systems.

In this fast‑paced environment, you’ll move concepts to prototypes, support testing and field operations, and help ensure mission‑ready technology.