Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 130,000 - 200,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Independent work","Collaboration"]

Design and validate advanced mechanical systems for next-generation aircraft in a hands-on lab environment. Lead end-to-end mechanical test planning, build and operate hydraulic actuation test fixtures, integrate and calibrate sensor instrumentation, and automate analysis with Python. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, perform finite element analysis, and produce detailed technical reports with design feedback, while also supporting lab safety and continuous improvement.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 days ago

Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test

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Job Summary

Design and validate advanced mechanical systems for next-generation aircraft in a hands-on lab environment. Lead end-to-end mechanical test planning, build and operate hydraulic actuation test fixtures, integrate and calibrate sensor instrumentation, and automate analysis with Python. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, perform finite element analysis, and produce detailed technical reports with design feedback, while also supporting lab safety and continuous improvement.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute mechanical test plans to validate structural integrity and environmental durability.
  • •Design, build, and operate test fixtures and systems using hydraulic actuation, linkages, and sensor instrumentation.
  • •Integrate, calibrate, and analyze sensor data; troubleshoot system behaviors and generate technical reports with design feedback.
  • •Lead CAD design of custom test equipment, prototypes, fixtures, and components with manufacturability and safety in mind.
  • •Perform finite element analysis and support lab safety, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of test capabilities.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,000 - 200,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • •8+ years of experience in mechanical testing or product development environments.
  • •Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and their control/measurement.
  • •Experience selecting, integrating, and calibrating sensors in test environments.
  • •Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis, plus advanced CAD skills in Siemens NX.
Experience:8+ yearsDefense-techAerospace
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Problem-solvingIndependent workCollaboration
Tech Stack:PythonSiemens NXCADHydraulic systemsLoad cellsPressure transducersStrain gaugesAccelerometersFinite element analysisMTSMoog Aerospace

Eligibility

Security Clearance:S//SAR

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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