Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388)

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, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

We are looking for a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team, focused on the design and integration of avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about building high-performance avionics systems, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

8+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design

Expertise in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools for 3D mode