Engineer II, Mechanical (R4886)

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Dallas, Texas, to contribute to the design and integration of advanced aerospace systems. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with proficiency in 3D CAD software.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance systems are developed. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, bonuses, benefits, and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace or related systems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software with ability to create detailed documentation.
• Strong foundation in structural design and material selection.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems.
• Own mechanical engineering deliverables across product lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on technical support during ground and flight testing.

Skills

3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA)

Mechanical design experience

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Founded in 2015, 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 and V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Job Description

Help bring advanced aerospace systems to life through hands‑on mechanical design and real‑world problem solving. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and integration of complex hardware from concept through production, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance systems. In a fast‑paced environment, you’ll turn ideas into tangible solutions, support testing, and field operations, and play a key role in building mission‑ready technology.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or 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 capability 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.

Compensation

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.

Equal Opportunity

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