Electromechanical Avionics Engineer I – Equity

Shieldai; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego, CA is seeking an Engineer I - Electromechanical to design and integrate avionics systems from concept to production. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver high‑performance electronics packaging and thermal management for next‑gen aircraft.

You will work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities, contributing to system verification and cross‑functional reviews while pursuing rigorous DO‑160/DO‑178C compliance and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in CAD software for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout.
• Familiarity with eCAD software and harness design software.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electro‑mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration.
• Perform structural and collaborative thermal/modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments.
• Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC standards including DO‑160, DO‑254, DO‑178C, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461.
• Own design work from concept to implementation through verification and validation.

Skills

CAD Software

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Altium

Cadence

Allegro

Harness Design

PCB Constraints

PCB Layout

FEA

Thermal Analysis

MIL-STD-810

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Altium

Cadence

Allegro

Capital

Zuken

Job description

Shield AI in San Diego, CA is seeking an Engineer I - Electromechanical to design and integrate avionics systems from concept to production. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver high‑performance electronics packaging and thermal management for next‑gen aircraft.

You will work in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities, contributing to system verification and cross‑functional reviews while pursuing rigorous DO‑160/DO‑178C compliance and manufacturability.