Engineer II Mechanical (R5310)

What you'll do:

• Directly contribute to the design analysis and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment including payload integrations avionics packaging harnessing and connector selection transport structures and launch & recovery systems.
• Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle—from early concept and prototyping through test production and field support—with a bias toward execution and delivery.
• Partner closely with Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality Program Management and Flight Operations to ensure designs are buildable testable and reliable in real-world environments.
• Provide hands-on technical support during ground and flight testing demos and field operations; rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution. 
2-3 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace ground support equipment or related ruggedized hardware systems.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks NX CATIA or similar) with demonstrated ability to create detailed drawings assemblies and GD&T-compliant documentation
Strong foundation in structural design material selection and manufacturing processes.
Experience performing engineering calculations (stress thermal tolerance stack-up fatigue FEA as applicable) to validate design integrity
Cross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain and Program Management. 

Preferred qualifications:

Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability to resolve mechanical failures. 
Familiarity with industry standards (ASME ISO ASTM or industry-specific regulatory requirements). 
Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing.
Familiarity to power distribution hydraulics or aerospace support systems.
Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.

What We Do

Founded in 2015 Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft Hivemind Enterprise and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S. Europe the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Why Work With Us

What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software AI and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.

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