Staff Electromechanical Engineer – Avionics & Flight Systems

Shieldai; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. We’re building a next-generation aircraft and seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate avionics systems from concept to production.

You will own the development of complex electro-mechanical solutions, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with DO-160/254/178C and MIL-STD standards.

Qualifications

• Design complex electromechanical 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 DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461.
• Own your design work from concept and design reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design.
• Familiarity with the PCB layout process and harness design software

Responsibilities

• Design complex electromechanical 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 and design reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints and harness interfaces

Skills

Avionics design

Electromechanical packaging

Thermal management

EMI/EMC compliance

DO-160

DO-254

DO-178C

MIL-STD-810

MIL-STD-461

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Altium

Cadence

Allegro

Capital

Zuken

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Altium

Cadence

Allegro

Capital

Zuken

Job description

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. We’re building a next-generation aircraft and seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate avionics systems from concept to production.

You will own the development of complex electro-mechanical solutions, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with DO-160/254/178C and MIL-STD standards.