Senior Staff Engineer, Electromechanical

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

A leading deep-tech company is seeking a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate high-performance avionics systems. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, alongside 10+ years of relevant experience in aerospace design. This full-time position offers a competitive salary package, including bonuses and equity opportunities. Candidates should be adept with CAD tools and thrive in fast-paced environments, ready to tackle complex engineering challenges in innovative aircraft development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace.
• Expertise in CAD software for 3D modeling and drawing creation.
• Experience with finite element analysis and fatigue/lifecycle testing.
• Experience with harness integration and mechanical interfaces.
• Familiarity with PCB constraints and progressive design processes.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging.
• Perform structural, thermal, and modal analyses for avionics.
• Ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Own design from concept to reviews, validation, and flight readiness.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical equipment design

CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Thermal analysis

Agile development environment

Education

B.S. and/or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Altium

Capital

SolidWorks

CATIA

Cadence

Allegro

Capital

Zuken

Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting‑edge AI and GPS/RF‑denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next‑generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.

We are looking for a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team, focused on the design and integration of avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, excel in cross‑functional collaboration, and are passionate about building high‑performance avionics systems, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Design complex electro‑mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
• Perform structural, preliminary thermal, and modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments
• Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO‑160, DO‑254, DO‑178C, MIL‑STD‑810, and MIL‑STD‑461
• Own your design work from concept to reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight test readiness

Required qualifications:

• B.S. and/or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design
• Expertise in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout
• Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro) and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)
• Experience working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces
• Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities

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 to equal 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.