Shield AI

Overview

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems, including UAV products. The Mechanical Design Engineer role involves designing and developing advanced autonomous aircraft, collaborating with various teams to ensure product performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system
• Support the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release
• Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA
• Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability
• Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams
• Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing
• Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design for ground vehicles
• Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
• Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems
• Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
• A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired