Senior Vibrations Test Engineer (R5091)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 112,439 - 168,659 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Attention to detail"]

Lead vibration testing programs for Shield AI hardware, designing test setups, executing shaker tests, correlating results with finite element models, and collaborating with Mechanical Design, Analysis, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and Reliability teams to ensure products withstand demanding operational environments.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 months ago

Senior Vibrations Test Engineer (R5091)

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Job Summary

Lead vibration testing programs for Shield AI hardware, designing test setups, executing shaker tests, correlating results with finite element models, and collaborating with Mechanical Design, Analysis, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and Reliability teams to ensure products withstand demanding operational environments.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of vibration test programs supporting product development, qualification, and flight readiness.
  • •Design, build, and deploy instrumented test setups for vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing using industry-standard measurement equipment.
  • •Execute shaker table testing including sine sweep, random vibration, sine-on-random, resonance search, dwell, and shock testing.
  • •Perform experimental modal analysis to characterize structural dynamics and validate finite element models.
  • •Develop fixture designs and test methodologies that accurately replicate operational loading conditions while minimizing fixture influence.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 112,439 - 168,659 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • •Hands-on experience performing vibration testing of mechanical or aerospace systems through industry, research, internships, or competitive engineering projects.
  • •Experience operating electrodynamic shaker systems and associated vibration control software.
  • •Experience with accelerometers, signal conditioning, data acquisition systems, and dynamic instrumentation.
  • •Working knowledge of structural dynamics, vibration theory, modal analysis, and frequency response functions.
Experience:AerospaceDefenseMechanical engineering
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAttention to detail
Certifications:Secret clearance
Tech Stack:NXData PhysicsHBKCrystal InstrumentsM+p InternationalLMS/Simcenter TestlabANSYSAbaqusNastranDICStrain gaugesAccelerometersData acquisitionCAD

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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