Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4413)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 160,000 - 240,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 9+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Independence","Team collaboration","Attention to detail"]

Senior Mechanical Test Engineer responsible for designing and executing validation tests of advanced mechanical systems, developing test rigs, integrating sensors, and using Python for automation and data analysis to inform design decisions in a high-accuracy aerospace environment.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
7 months ago

Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4413)

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Job Summary

Senior Mechanical Test Engineer responsible for designing and executing validation tests of advanced mechanical systems, developing test rigs, integrating sensors, and using Python for automation and data analysis to inform design decisions in a high-accuracy aerospace environment.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical performance, structural integrity, and environmental durability from start to finish.
  • •Design, build, and operate test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.
  • •Integrate and calibrate a range of sensors (e.g., load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers) into test setups for accurate data collection.
  • •Create and maintain python scripts to provide automation, signal processing, and result visualization.
  • •Analyze test data, troubleshoot system behaviors, and generate detailed technical reports with design feedback.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 160,000 - 240,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • •9+ years of experience in mechanical testing or product development environments.
  • •Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and their control/measurement.
  • •Experience with sensor selection, integration, and calibration in test environments.
  • •Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data analysis.
Experience:9+ yearsAerospaceDefenseMechanical testing
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Problem-solvingIndependenceTeam collaborationAttention to detail
Tech Stack:PythonSiemens NXHydraulic systemsSensorsMIL-STD 810MIL-STD 461VibrationEMI/EMC

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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