Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test (R4325)

Shield AI•Dallas, TX

1d•$112,439 - $168,659

About The Position

Shield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments. We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Test Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Flight Hardware of our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, fixed, or field-deployable test systems that enable hardware qualification, environmental testing, stress testing, and sustainment in military environments. This position requires deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and aerospace ground systems. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to develop innovative support solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and operational efficiency

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
5+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, ground support equipment, or heavy industrial systems.
Mastery of fundamental engineering concepts, including Mech E, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics.
Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout.
Strong background in structural analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes for ruggedized systems.
Experience designing aerospace support or civil support equipment.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities.
Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing UAS or large aerospace grade structures.
Ability to rapidly manufacture your designs in a machine shop.
Experience designing facilities systems and owning large scale projects from start to finish
Knowledge of hydraulics, structural analysis, and Nondestructive (NDE/NDT) aerospace applications

Responsibilities

Own requirements gathering, design, analysis, and build of mechanical and structural systems.
Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of structural designs to meet military and aviation standards.
Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications for manufacturing and assembly.
Design structural and electromechanical test stands and test fixtures that interface with aircraft, engines, electric motors, circuit boards, and various other aeronautical components.
Conduct structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis to ensure durability and reliability of hardware in field environments.
Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews. Advocate for design changes that result in simpler testing processes.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure cost-effective production and sustainment of test systems.
Other duties as assigned.