Staff Electromechanical Engineer - Avionics Integration

Shield; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation and seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer in San Diego to lead avionics packaging and integration from concept to production. You will drive cross-functional collaboration and own designs through reviews and flight-test readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in aerospace mechanical/electrical design, CAD (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA), and eCAD tools (Altium, Cadence, Allegro, Capital, Zuken). Security clearance is desirable.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing mechanical and electrical aerospace equipment.
• Experience with harness integration and mechanical components.
• Expertise in 3D CAD for layout, drawings and packaging.
• Collaboration with electrical engineers on PCB constraints and interfaces.
• Familiarity with PCB layout and advanced manufacturing methods.
• Experience with eCAD tools and harness design software.
• Finite element and thermal analysis experience.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, Agile environments and security clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Design complex electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging and interconnects.
• Perform structural, thermal, and modal analyses to ensure survivability.
• Ensure compliance with DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.
• Own design from concept through reviews, validation, and flight-test readiness.

Skills

Mechanical & aerospace engineering

3D CAD modeling

Electromechanical integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile development

Education

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA

Altium

Cadence

Allegro

Capital

Zuken

Job description

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation and seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer in San Diego to lead avionics packaging and integration from concept to production. You will drive cross-functional collaboration and own designs through reviews and flight-test readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in aerospace mechanical/electrical design, CAD (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA), and eCAD tools (Altium, Cadence, Allegro, Capital, Zuken). Security clearance is desirable.