Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)

Shield AI
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 240,000 - 350,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5-6 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Root cause analysis","Structured problem-solving","Hands-on technical support","Troubleshooting"]

Own mechanical engineering deliverables for advanced aerospace “BlueSky” platforms across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through testing, production, and field support. Design and integrate mechanical systems and subsystems (including avionics packaging, harnessing/connectors, and structures), using 3D CAD with GD&T-compliant documentation. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, and provide hands-on troubleshooting during testing, demos, and field operations.

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Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)

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Job Summary

Own mechanical engineering deliverables for advanced aerospace “BlueSky” platforms across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through testing, production, and field support. Design and integrate mechanical systems and subsystems (including avionics packaging, harnessing/connectors, and structures), using 3D CAD with GD&T-compliant documentation. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality, and provide hands-on troubleshooting during testing, demos, and field operations.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, analyze, and integrate mechanical systems and subsystems, including avionics packaging, harnessing/connectors, and structures.
  • •Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through test, production, and field support.
  • •Execute mechanical hardware development hands-on in CAD, analysis, and testing to build reliable, high-performance systems.
  • •Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable in real-world environments.
  • •Provide hands-on technical support during testing, demos, and field operations, rapidly troubleshooting and implementing design fixes under tight timelines.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 240,000 - 350,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • •5–6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or ruggedized hardware systems.
  • •Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation.
  • •Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
  • •Experience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA as applicable) to validate design integrity.
Experience:5-6 yearsAerospaceGround support equipmentRuggedized hardwareAvionics packaging
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationRoot cause analysisStructured problem-solvingHands-on technical supportTroubleshooting
Tech Stack:SolidWorksNXCATIA3D CADGD&TFEAASMEISOASTMMIL-STD

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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