Mechanical Engineer – Aircraft Mechanisms & Gearboxes

First Roles; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Mechanical Engineer on the Mechanisms team to design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems for our autonomous aircraft. You will contribute to gearbox development, gears, shafts, bearings, housings, and lubrication interfaces while collaborating with experienced engineers.

You will complete well-defined tasks with guidance, work with internal and external partners to prototype, test, and release hardware, and help the team meet performance, schedule, and

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems for autonomous aircraft.
• Focus on gearbox development and integration including gears, shafts, bearings, housings, lubrication systems, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineers and external partners to prototype, test, and release hardware.

Responsibilities

• Complete well-defined engineering tasks with guidance from senior engineers.
• Help ensure performance, schedule, and reliability goals across product development lifecycle.

Skills

Gearbox design

Mechanical design

Hardware integration

Prototype testing

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Mechanical Engineer on the Mechanisms team to design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems for our autonomous aircraft. You will contribute to gearbox development, gears, shafts, bearings, housings, and lubrication interfaces while collaborating with experienced engineers.

You will complete well-defined tasks with guidance, work with internal and external partners to prototype, test, and release hardware, and help the team meet performance, schedule, and