Staff Mechanical Engineer at Shield AI

Department: V-BAT Division

Compensation

$130,000 – $200,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full-time, Other
Level: staff+
Posted: May 5, 2026

Description

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead complex hardware from concept through production and field deployment. The role owns mechanical design, system integration, 3D CAD, 2D production drawings, GD&T, material selection, manufacturing processes, and the integration of electronics, RF systems, and composite structures into rugged airborne platforms. The engineer will also lead design reviews, cross-functional collaboration, technical decisions, troubleshooting, and mentorship, with experience in aerospace or defense hardware preferred.

Required Skills

3D CAD
GD&T
NX
Material selection
Composite structures
RF systems
CNC machining
Additive manufacturing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
Required Previous Experiences: 8+ years of mechanical design and product-development experience, including ownership of complex products or subsystems from concept through production
Advanced GD&T and ASME Y14.5 proficiency, including functional datum selection and design for inspection
Experience creating and releasing detailed 2D production drawings for complex parts and assemblies
Proficiency with a production CAD platform, including complex part modeling, large assemblies, drawing creation, and revision-controlled release
Experience developing hardware using metallics, engineering plastics, composites, elastomers, and structural adhesives
Design-for-manufacturing experience across CNC machining, additive manufacturing, injection molding, composite fabrication, sheet metal, and bonded or mechanically fastened assembly
Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, electrical engineering, supply chain, technicians, suppliers, and machine shops
Ability to independently lead technical decisions and resolve complex design, manufacturing, and integration problems
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Experience designing and integrating airborne, aerospace, defense, or other ruggedized hardware
Experience packaging radios, antennas, PCBAs, sensors, connectors, and embedded electronics
Familiarity with coaxial cables, RF cables, wiring harnesses, bend-radius requirements, and connector integration
Experience designing composite structures and hybrid composite-metal assemblies
Understanding of electronics thermal management, grounding, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations
Familiarity with environmental requirements involving vibration, shock, temperature, corrosion, and ingress protection
Experience with ground support equipment, test fixtures, or qualification hardware
Hands-on experience supporting prototype builds, production, environmental testing, and field troubleshooting