Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388)

Shield•Seattle, WA

20h

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 developing high-performance avionics systems in a fast-paced environment and collaborating across functions. The engineer 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 with 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design complex electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration.
Perform structural, preliminary thermal, and modal analyses to ensure avionics can survive 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.