Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R5482)

Shield AI · Dallas, Texas · Aug 4, 2026

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer who can lead complex hardware efforts from concept through deployment. This individual will own mechanical design while integrating electronics, RF systems, and composite structures into cohesive, field-ready platforms. You should be comfortable operating as a technical lead and driving cross-functional execution. Leadership expectations:: Act as a technical lead for projects or subsystems. Drive design reviews and decision-making. Mentor junior engineers and elevate team capability. Balance speed and rigor in a fast-paced development environment. #LI-MS1 #LD Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI...

Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design and integration for airborne or ruggedized systems, from concept through production.

• Own system-level packaging of electronics, including radios, antennas, PCBAs, and harnessing.

• Design and integrate components into composite and metallic structures.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across electrical, RF, manufacturing, and test teams.

• Serve as project lead on select programs, managing scope, schedule, and technical execution.

• Perform and guide analyses including structural, thermal, and environmental considerations.

• Create and review CAD models, drawings, and release packages for production.

• Support prototype builds, integration, and troubleshooting in lab and field environments.

• Ensure designs meet reliability, manufacturability, and performance requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development.

• Strong experience with CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo).

• Proven ability to take products from concept to production.

• Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments.

• Demonstrated ownership of projects or subsystems with minimal oversight.

• Experience integrating electronics into mechanical systems, including:

• Radios, antennas, and RF components.

• PCBAs and embedded electronics.

• Familiarity with wiring and cable systems, including coax, RF cables, and harness design (e.g., RG-series, RMA considerations).

• Experience designing for composite structures and hybrid assemblies (composite + metal).

• Understanding of thermal management for electronics (heat dissipation, airflow, conduction paths).

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Company: Shield AI
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Job Type: Full Time Employee
Category: V-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
Posted: Aug 4, 2026
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Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R5482)

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