Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Equipment

Shield AI; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI, a defense-tech innovator, seeks a Staff Manufacturing Engineer in Seattle, WA to lead automation equipment design for advanced manufacturing.

You will own the technical scope from process definition through installation and ramp, ensuring seamless handoffs to production. The role requires hands-on leadership in automation systems, FAT/SAT, and production ramp. Shield AI offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment with cutting-edge autonomous technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead production automation equipment design and implementation for advanced manufacturing.

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-BAT aircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design and implementation of production automation equipment for advanced manufacturing. This engineer will own the technical scope from process definition and analytical sizing through concept development, detailed design, system integration, FAT, installation, SAT, production ramp, and handoff.