Shield AI

Overview

Shield AI is a defense-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead hardware efforts from concept through deployment, integrating various systems into field-ready platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and integration for airborne or ruggedized systems, from concept through production.
• Own system-level packaging of electronics, including radios, antennas, PCBAs, and harnessing.
• Design and integrate components into composite and metallic structures.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across electrical, RF, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Serve as project lead on select programs, managing scope, schedule, and technical execution.
• Perform and guide analyses including structural, thermal, and environmental considerations.
• Create and review CAD models, drawings, and release packages for production.
• Support prototype builds, integration, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments.
• Ensure designs meet reliability, manufacturability, and performance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Strong experience with CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo).
• Proven ability to take products from concept to production.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ownership of projects or subsystems with minimal oversight.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity

Additional Information

• Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including 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.