Senior Engineer, Mechanical Test (R5091)

Shield AI•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Shield AI is seeking a hands-on engineer to join its Mechanical Test team. This role focuses on designing, testing, and validating intelligent systems, specifically in vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing. The team's mission is to inform and improve hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering principles, curious, and eager to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to evaluate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance the customer experience. Success requires technical creativity, strong organization, clear communication, and a willingness to collaborate and solve complex problems.

Requirements

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical field.
Hands-on experience with vibration testing of mechanical systems; internship, research, or project team experience is applicable.
Experience with CAD modeling (NX preferred).
Working knowledge of finite element analysis principles.
Experience with modal testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work hard, act as a trustworthy teammate, hold yourself and others to high standards, and treat others with kindness and respect.
Track record of taking ownership of development processes, test efforts, or technical features and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment, navigate ambiguity, overcome obstacles, and deliver results on schedule.

Nice To Haves

M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical field.
Leadership experience on a project, research, or product development team.
Experience with root cause investigation, failure analysis, design of experiments, or structured problem-solving methods.
Experience in startup, R&D, aerospace, defense, robotics, UAV, or high-reliability hardware environments.
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and ability to innovate under pressure while meeting dynamic project demands.

Responsibilities

Apply technical and creative problem-solving skills to quickly design, build, and deploy instrumented test and measurement systems.
Support manual and automated data collection, processing, and analysis.
Use measurement science and engineering analysis to understand the static and dynamic inputs, loads, and system responses that drive product performance.
Build trusted relationships with mechanical design teams and apply expertise to help identify the best design paths quickly.
Plan and execute test programs, including ground and flight vibration testing, modal testing for finite element model validation, vibration troubleshooting, and strain gauge testing of structural components.
Perform shaker table testing and support hardware qualification and development test campaigns.
Maintain test equipment and ensure calibration requirements remain current.
Develop test plans, technical reports, and detailed data reviews that clearly communicate results and inform design decisions.
Support other test and engineering activities as needed.