Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design - Launch and Recovery Systems

Shield AI
Seattle, Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Agile","Communication","Team collaboration","Problem-solving","Attention to detail"]

Seasoned mechanical design engineer leading the development of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for aerospace launch and recovery, including design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure field-ready, rugged systems that meet military and aviation standards.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
5 months ago

Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design - Launch and Recovery Systems

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Job Summary

Seasoned mechanical design engineer leading the development of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for aerospace launch and recovery, including design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure field-ready, rugged systems that meet military and aviation standards.
Location: Seattle, Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and develop mechanical systems for Ground Support Equipment (GSE), including power units, transport structures, launch & recovery systems, and maintenance tools.
  • •Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications for manufacturing and assembly.
  • •Conduct structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis to ensure durability and reliability of GSE in field environments.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GSE with aircraft systems and mission operations.
  • •Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of GSE designs to meet military and aviation standards.

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, ground support equipment, or heavy industrial systems.
  • •Expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout.
  • •Strong background in structural analysis, material selection, and manufacturing processes for ruggedized systems.
  • •Experience designing deployable, transportable, and field-ready aerospace support equipment.
  • •Knowledge of MIL-STD design requirements for aerospace ground support systems.
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceGround support equipmentMilitary aircraftIndustrial systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:AgileCommunicationTeam collaborationProblem-solvingAttention to detail
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SolidWorksCATIANXFEAThermal analysis3D modelingDrawings

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:SecretTop 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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