Aircraft Systems Integration Engineer - Equity

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer in Seattle to own the design, installation, and integration of aircraft systems and components. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver manufacturable, reliable aircraft hardware.

The ideal candidate has experience designing aircraft hardware and installing solutions, tackling multidisciplinary challenges across structures, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and production. 3+ years in related fields preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience designing and integrating mechanical systems for aircraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical products.
• Demonstrated experience designing machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components from concept through production release.
• Proficiency developing complex 3D CAD models, large assemblies, installation layouts, and detailed engineering drawings using NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience managing engineering data, product structures, Bills of Material (BOMs), and drawing releases using PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Working knowledge of aircraft installation practices, subsystem packaging, interface management, equipment mounting, and maintainability considerations.
• Experience developing installation layouts and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, ECS, or similar mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and experience performing tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, manufacturing, aircraft assembly, installation, and production issue resolution.
• Ability to investigate integration issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Stress, Avionics, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test Engineering organizations throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Independently design machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components for aircraft applications.
• Develop aircraft installation layouts that optimize packaging, accessibility, serviceability, manufacturability, and weight.
• Design routing paths for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and ECS systems while coordinating interfaces with adjacent aircraft structures and subsystems.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings, installation drawings, and assembly documentation in accordance with company drafting standards.
• Maintain CAD assemblies, product structures, BOMs, and engineering releases within PLM systems.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure manufacturable and interchangeable designs.
• Support prototype aircraft builds, production integration, and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Investigate installation and integration issues through structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics and other system components seamlessly within the aircraft.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design decisions and evaluate structural adequacy.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace experience

3D CAD modeling

PLM systems

GD&T

EWIS routing

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer in Seattle to own the design, installation, and integration of aircraft systems and components. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver manufacturable, reliable aircraft hardware.

The ideal candidate has experience designing aircraft hardware and installing solutions, tackling multidisciplinary challenges across structures, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and production. 3+ years in related fields preferred.