Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test

Telemetry Today LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, development, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems. This role offers hands-on exposure to aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with experienced engineers to develop hardware qualification, environmental testing, and sustainment, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and aerospace test systems while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Entry-level Mechanical Engineer I role focusing on hardware qualification.
• Experience with environmental testing and stress testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test flight hardware and mechanical test systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams.
• Support hardware qualification and sustainment activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Aerospace test systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Shield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next-generation UAS is a high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, development, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems. In this entry-level role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop fixed and field-deployable solutions for hardware qualification, environmental testing, stress testing, and sustainment.

You will gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and aerospace test systems while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams.