Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R6043)

Shield AI, Inc. operates as an artificial intelligence robotics company. The Company protects service members and innocent civilians with artificially intelligent systems which enables robots to see, reason about, and…

Location: Seattle, Washington
Company size: 500–1,000
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Job listing · Updated 23 SEP 2026

Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R6043)

Shield AI· Seattle, WashingtonView company profile

Job title: Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R6043)
Job location: Seattle, Washington
Job listing URL: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/6ac31f3c-f5f3-45f4-9e0d-2744bf851130
Job description: 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 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