Engineer I, Electromechanical (R6042)

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego is seeking an entry-level Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, and thermal management for next‑gen aircraft. You will create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and support analyses under senior engineers.

This role emphasizes learning, feedback, and collaboration in a fast-paced aerospace environment, with opportunities to contribute to flight-test readiness and product development while advancing your understanding of

Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts (mechanics, materials, heat transfer, manufacturing processes).
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to complete well-defined tasks with guidance from peers/managers.
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced development environment with evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration.
• Create and update 3D models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and design documentation.
• Assist with structural, thermal, and modal analyses under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Document mechanical interfaces for circuit cards, connectors, wiring, and harnesses.
• Support prototype builds, system integration, environmental testing, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.

We are looking for an Electromechanical Engineer to join our team and support the design and integration of avionics systems for advanced aircraft. In this entry-level role, you will apply engineering fundamentals, work alongside experienced engineers, and contribute to designs from initial development through manufacturing and testing. If you are eager to learn, open to feedback, and passionate about building high-performance aerospace systems, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Support the design of electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
• Create and update 3D models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and other design documentation
• Assist with structural, thermal, and modal analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Work with electrical engineers to define and document mechanical interfaces for circuit cards, connectors, wiring, and harnesses
• Help investigate well-defined design and manufacturing issues, evaluate solutions, and document results
• Support prototype builds, system integration, environmental testing, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness activities
• Follow, and contribute to, established engineering processes, configuration-control practices, and functional best practices
• Develop plans for assigned tasks, communicate progress and risks, and execute against team priorities
• Build effective working relationships within the team, incorporate feedback, and share relevant knowledge
• Contribute to products that advance Shield AI’s mission while demonstrating the company’s values

Required qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts, including mechanics, materials, heat transfer, and manufacturing processes
• Academic, internship, project, or hands-on experience using CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA
• Ability to create or interpret basic engineering drawings and mechanical layouts
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems, circuit cards, connectors, wiring, and harness integration
• Basic understanding of structural or thermal analysis methods
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to complete well-defined engineering tasks with guidance from peers and managers
• Ability to collaborate effectively, accept feedback, and work in a fast-paced development environment with evolving priorities
• Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance is desired

Preferred qualifications:

• Internship, co-op, student-team, research, or project experience involving UAVs, aircraft, robotics, electronics packaging, or other electromechanical systems

$98,000 - $122,000 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

• Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary 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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal 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.