Shield AI
Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test
$98K–$140K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 17, 2026
- Experience
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, research, and substantial academic projects may count toward this requirement.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
About the job
Supports the design, fabrication, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems for autonomous aircraft.
What you'll do
- Design, analyze, fabricate, and assemble mechanical and structural systems, including test stands and fixtures.
- Create and revise CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications; support prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Conduct engineering assessments, develop test procedures, document results, and coordinate with manufacturing teams and suppliers.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, research, and substantial academic projects may count.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar.
- Hands-on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, robotics, automotive, test engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with finite element, thermal, or fatigue analysis; aerospace structures, test fixtures, or ground support equipment.
Pay
USD 98,000–140,000 (per-year-salary), base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, CATIA, NX
AI focus
Supports testing mechanical hardware for AI-powered autonomous aircraft; no direct AI development duties are stated.
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