Shield AI
Director, Avionics Mechanical Engineering
$265K–$398K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years in mechanical design around electronics and electrical systems; 5+ years of people leadership.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; preferred qualification also states a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent Engineering.
About the job
Leads the organization responsible for mechanical, thermal, and electrical wiring interconnection system (EWIS) design and delivery for X-BAT aircraft and ground avionics, from technical strategy through production.
What you'll do
- Set engineering vision, standards, architecture, and roadmap for mechanical, thermal, and EWIS design.
- Build and lead multiple engineering teams, including hiring and developing managers and technical leads.
- Oversee delivery of flight-critical electro-mechanical hardware from concept through qualification and production, coordinating with engineering, program, operations, and suppliers.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 15+ years of mechanical design around electronics and electrical systems, including hands-on design of enclosures, thermal solutions, and harness integration.
- 5+ years of people leadership, including managing managers or leading multiple engineering teams.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience leading hardware teams on aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or defense platforms.
- Experience with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or similar environmental qualification standards.
Pay
USD 265,000–398,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
EWIS, FEA, DO-160, MIL-STD-810
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