Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R6043)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington · Sep 23, 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: Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance. We are looking for a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team, focused on the design and integration of avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about building high-performance avionics systems, we want to hear from you. #LI-MS2 #LE 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...

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 your 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

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Company: Shield AI
Location: Seattle, Washington
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Job Type: Full Time Employee
Category: X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
Posted: Sep 23, 2026
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Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R6043)

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