Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388)

Shield AI•Seattle, WA

12d

About The Position

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate avionics systems and drive designs from concept to production. The role focuses on building high-performance avionics systems in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The engineer will design electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration; conduct analyses to ensure avionics can survive harsh environments; and ensure compliance with applicable performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC standards. The role owns design work from concept and design reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness.

Requirements

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 modeling, drawing creation, and system layout.
Experience collaborating with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and manage all mechanical interfaces.
Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods.
Familiarity with eCAD software such as Altium, Cadence, or Allegro and harness design software such as Capital or Zuken.
Experience with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue or lifecycle testing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities.
Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance is desired.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

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 design work from concept and design reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness.
Collaborate with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and manage mechanical interfaces.