Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388)
Shield AI•Seattle, WA
•$170,000 - $255,000
About The Position
Shield AI is hiring a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to design and integrate avionics systems and drive designs from concept through production. The role focuses on building high-performance avionics systems in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The engineer will own design work through design reviews, system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness, while ensuring avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards.
Requirements
- B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 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 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 electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration.
- Perform structural, preliminary thermal, and modal analyses to help ensure avionics survive harsh environments.
- Ensure avionics comply with applicable performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC 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.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
- Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
