Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416)

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a senior leader to own the architecture and design of mechanical, thermal, and EWIS avionics for the X-BAT program. You will lead a small team of engineers and shape standards for critical hardware, collaborating across multiple disciplines to deliver robust electro-mechanical solutions for harsh environments.

You should have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 10+ years of related experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience around electronics.
• CAD software proficiency (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA).
• Ability to obtain Secret level security clearance.
• Experience with thermal analysis, FEA, and fatigue testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design for mechanical, thermal, and EWIS avionics on the X-BAT program.
• Manage a small team of thermal, mechanical, and EWIS engineers and grow the team.
• Apply past design experience to set standards of what is right for avionics hardware.
• Develop standards and processes for thermal and mechanical engineering.
• Collaborate with electrical, RF, PCB, reliability, supply chain, structures and manufacturing.
• Own outputs of complex electro-mechanical solutions for flight-critical avionics in harsh environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Agile development experience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)

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 www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the team responsible for the architecture and design for all mechanical, thermal, and EWIS elements of ground and flight avionics on the X-BAT program

• Take ownership of a small team of thermal, mechanical, and EWIS engineers, establish leads and sub-managers, and grow the team to support program goals 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

• Develop standards and processes for thermal and mechanical engineering of critical avionics hardware

• Partner closely with electrical engineering, RF, PCB design, reliability, supply chain, structures, manufacturing and other disciplines to drive full scope product delivery

• Own your team’s output of complex electro-mechanical solutions for flight critical avionics systems that withstand harsh environments

Required 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

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.

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.