Senior Mechanical Engineer - UAV Structures & Mechanisms

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for their cutting-edge autonomous UAV products. You will be involved in all phases of product development, ensuring structural integrity and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities include collaborating across teams, owning the design process, and supporting testing and integration efforts. A B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and at least 7 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design for ground vehicles.
• Ability to obtain a S/SAR level security clearance desired.

Responsibilities

• Design complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system.
• Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, and manufacturing teams.
• Support pre-production builds and prototype integration.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Skills (NX preferred)

Kinematic Analysis and Optimization

Structural Analysis

Materials Selection

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for their cutting-edge autonomous UAV products. You will be involved in all phases of product development, ensuring structural integrity and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities include collaborating across teams, owning the design process, and supporting testing and integration efforts. A B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and at least 7 years of experience are required.