Senior Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R4583)

Shieldai; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate avionics systems from concept to production. You will own the design through reviews, drive analyses, and ensure system readiness for flight tests.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace mechanical/electrical design, CAD proficiency (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar), and familiarity with eCAD and harness tools, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• B.S. and/or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of aerospace mechanical & electrical equipment design experience.
• Experience with harness integration and mechanical component design.
• CAD expertise for 3D modeling, drawings, and system layout.
• Familiarity with eCAD tools and harness design software.
• Ability to work with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints and interfaces.
• Experience with PCB layout and advanced manufacturing methods.
• Background in FEA/thermally-driven analyses and fatigue testing.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment; U.S. clearance desired.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging and interconnects.
• Perform structural, thermal, and modal analyses for harsh environments.
• Ensure avionics meet DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 standards.
• Own design work from concept through validation and flight-test readiness.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints and interfaces.
• Support reviews, failure analysis, and system integration activities.

Skills

NX/SolidWorks/CAD

Altium/ECAD

Harness design

FEM/FEA

Thermal analysis

EMI/EMC compliance

Aerospace standards

PCB constraints collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance

Education

BS/MS Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Allegro

Capital

Zuken

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.

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.

• 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.
• 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
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

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.