Mechanical Engineer I - Aerospace Flight Hardware & Testing

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to support design, development, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems. This entry-level role offers hands-on work alongside experienced engineers to deliver hardware qualification, environmental, stress testing, and sustainment capabilities.

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

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships may count toward this requirement.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, physics, and mathematics.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, material selection, structural analysis, and common manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Ability to organize technical work, document results, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced development environment with evolving priorities.
• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems.
• Create and revise CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Assist in designing structural and electromechanical test stands and fixtures for aeronautical components.
• Participate in prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.
• Perform structural, thermal, and fatigue assessments with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Develop test procedures, document results, and communicate findings.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas that improve reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
• Support coordination with manufacturing teams and suppliers during fabrication and assembly.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to hands-on technical problems in laboratory, shop, and field environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Hands-on engineering experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to support design, development, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems. This entry-level role offers hands-on work alongside experienced engineers to deliver hardware qualification, environmental, stress testing, and sustainment capabilities.

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