Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 88,000 - 130,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Independence","Collaboration"]

Mechanical engineer designing hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous UAVs, leading full design processes from concept to drawing release, performing structural calculations and FEA, prototyping mechanisms, and collaborating with electrical, avionics, and testing teams to ensure performance and reliability in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

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Shield AI
3 months ago

Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)

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Job Summary

Mechanical engineer designing hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous UAVs, leading full design processes from concept to drawing release, performing structural calculations and FEA, prototyping mechanisms, and collaborating with electrical, avionics, and testing teams to ensure performance and reliability in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design complex hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems
  • •Support the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release
  • •Perform structural calculations and preliminary FEA
  • •Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability
  • •Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 88,000 - 130,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering; 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design with a focus on fluid systems; strong CAD skills (NX preferred); kinematic analysis and optimization; structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods; FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue; GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems; materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes; ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams; demonstrated record of professionalism and teamwork
Experience:2+ yearsUAVsAerospaceRobotics
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkIndependenceCollaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:NXCADFEAGD&TTolerance analysis

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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