Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration

Lever, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Senior Systems Integration Engineer to lead the design and integration of aircraft systems from concept to production, owning subsystem-level integration, installation design, equipment packaging, routing, and interface definition.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve challenges, mentor junior engineers, identify risks early, and deliver robust, manufacturable solutions that meet program objectives.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with deep knowledge of aircraft systems and integration.
• Ability to lead subsystem integration efforts across disciplines.
• Proven track record mentoring junior engineers and driving cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical integration of aircraft subsystems from concept through production.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve integration challenges and ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Systems integration

Leadership

Mentoring

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.

Job Description:

As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, you will lead the design and integration of complex aircraft systems from concept through production. You will own subsystem-level integration activities, including installation design, equipment packaging, routing, interface definition, and manufacturing support, while ensuring compatibility across structures, avionics, propulsion, and other aircraft systems.

You will serve as the technical lead for integration work statements, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve integration challenges, drive design decisions, and deliver robust, manufacturable solutions that meet program objectives.

The ideal candidate is an experienced mechanical engineer who combines strong aircraft design fundamentals with systems-level thinking. They have demonstrated success leading subsystem integration efforts, proactively identifying technical risks, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating effectively across engineering disciplines to deliver integrated aircraft solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead the mechanical integration of complete aircraft subsystems from concept through production, ensuring compatibility across structural, electrical, avionics