Mechanical Engineer II, Systems Integration (R5344)

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Résumé du poste

Shield AI is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to own the design, installation, and integration of aircraft systems while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver manufacturable, maintainable, and reliable hardware.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing aircraft hardware and solving multidisciplinary integration challenges across structures, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and production, with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years designing and integrating mechanical systems for aircraft or related fields.
• Experience designing machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and detailed drawings using NX/SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo.
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter/Windchill/3DEXPERIENCE).
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to obtain S//SAR security clearance.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsabilités

• Independently design machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components for aircraft applications.
• Develop installation layouts optimizing packaging, accessibility, serviceability, manufacturability, and weight.
• Design routing paths for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and ECS systems with interface coordination.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, installation drawings, and assembly documentation per standards.
• Maintain CAD assemblies, product structures, BOMs, and engineering releases in PLM.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses for manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, production integration, and manufacturing issue resolution.
• Investigate installation issues via root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics and system components.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design decisions and evaluate structural adequacy.

Connaissances

3D CAD modeling

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

PLM (Teamcenter/Windchill/3DEXPERIENCE

GD&T

Root cause analysis

EWIS routing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Outils

Teamcenter

Windchill

3DEXPERIENCE

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Description du poste

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 Shield AI onLinkedIn, X, Instagram, andYouTube.

As a Systems Integration Engineer, you will independently own the design, installation, and integration of aircraft systems and components while supporting the development of complete subsystem installations. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver manufacturable, maintainable, and reliable aircraft hardware.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing aircraft hardware and installation solutions and enjoys solving multidisciplinary integration challenges involving structures, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and production.

What you’ll do

• Independently design machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components for aircraft applications.


• Develop aircraft installation layouts that optimize packaging, accessibility, serviceability, manufacturability, and weight.


• Design routing paths for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and ECS systems while coordinating interfaces with adjacent aircraft structures and subsystems.


• Develop detailed engineering drawings, installation drawings, and assembly documentation in accordance with company drafting standards.


• Maintain CAD assemblies, product structures, BOMs, and engineering releases within PLM systems.


• Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure manufacturable and interchangeable designs.


• Support prototype aircraft builds, production integration, and manufacturing issue resolution.


• Investigate installation and integration issues through structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics and other system components seamlessly within the aircraft.


• Perform engineering calculations to support design decisions and evaluate structural adequacy.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.


• 3+ years of professional experience designing and integrating mechanical systems for aircraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical products.


• Demonstrated experience designing machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components from concept through production release.


• Proficiency developing complex 3D CAD models, large assemblies, installation layouts, and detailed engineering drawings using NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent CAD software.


• Experience managing engineering data, product structures, Bills of Material (BOMs), and drawing releases using PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE.


• Working knowledge of aircraft installation practices, subsystem packaging, interface management, equipment mounting, and maintainability considerations.


• Experience developing installation layouts and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, ECS, or similar mechanical systems.


• Working knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and experience performing tolerance stack-up analyses.


• Experience supporting prototype builds, manufacturing, aircraft assembly, installation, and production issue resolution.


• Ability to investigate integration issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.


• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Stress, Avionics, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test Engineering organizations throughout the product development lifecycle.


• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.


• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience integrating aircraft subsystems on unmanned aircrafts, fixed wing, eVTOL, or other aerospace platforms.


• Experience leading mechanical work packages or owning subsystem-level hardware from concept through production.


• Experience performing structural hand calculations, free-body diagrams, load path evaluations, or preliminary stress analyses to support mechanical design decisions.


• Experience performing finite element analysis (FEA), including static, modal, vibration, fatigue, or thermal analyses.


• Hands‑on experience supporting build, production, testing, or hardware validation activities.


• Familiarity with aircraft configuration management, engineering change processes, and formal product release workflows.


• Experience coordinating engineering activities with suppliers, manufacturing partners, or external engineering organizations.


• Familiarity with FAA, DoD, MIL-STD, or commercial aerospace design standards.


• Experience mentoring interns or early-career engineers and reviewing engineering documentation for technical accuracy.

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.

Equality and diversity

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.