Senior Manager, Avionics Mechanical Design

Energy Jobline ZR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle, WA seeks a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead the design of the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle mech systems, overseeing thermal, harnessing, and avionics packaging. You will define the technical vision, hire top engineers, and drive cross-functional collaboration from concept through manufacturing.

This role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years in mechanical design around electronics, strong CAD experience (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA),

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design around electronics and electrical systems
• Strong experience in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout
• Experience working with electrical engineers to develop avionics packaging
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing
• Experience working directly with fabrication shops, contract manufacturers, and suppliers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities
• A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
• Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the architecture and design for all parts of the mechanical system in the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle, as they pertain to avionics
• A small team exists that you will inherit. From there, you will establish leads and sub-managers while growing the team significantly in the immediate and long term
• While you will not be expected to design as an individual contributor, you must have this experience in your past to establish what "right" looks like for your organization
• Partner closely with electrical engineering, RF, PCB design, reliability, supply chain, structures, manufacturing and other disciplines to drive full scope product delivery
• Your team will output complex electro-mechanical solutions for flight critical avionics systems that withstand harsh environments

Skills

Technical leadership

Hands-on experience

Security clearance

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle, WA seeks a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to lead the design of the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle mech systems, overseeing thermal, harnessing, and avionics packaging. You will define the technical vision, hire top engineers, and drive cross-functional collaboration from concept through manufacturing.

This role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years in mechanical design around electronics, strong CAD experience (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA),