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Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388)

Shield AIAvionics
Pay
$170K–$255K
per year
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Washington, WA
Experience
8+ yrs
Bachelor's

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$1,510/mo+16% vs US avg
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What you need

  • 8+ yrs aerospace electromechanical design
  • BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Expert CAD: NX, SolidWorks, CATIA
  • PCB constraints & eCAD (Altium, Cadence)
  • Harness design software (Capital, Zuken)

What you'll do

  • Design electromechanical avionics packaging & thermal management
  • Perform structural, thermal, modal analyses for harsh environments
  • Ensure compliance with DO-160, DO-254, MIL-STD-810/461
  • Own design from concept through flight-test readiness
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. 

We are looking for a 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • 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

    • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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
    • 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.
     
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    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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    About Shield AI

    Shield AI is a defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot. Their Hivemind AI enables autonomous operations for aircraft, including the V-BAT team drone, without requiring GPS, communications, or a human pilot.

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