Shield AI
Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- 0–2 years; 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, assembly, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems for autonomous aircraft.
What you'll do
- Design and revise mechanical systems, CAD models, engineering drawings, test stands, and fixtures.
- Assist with structural, thermal, and fatigue assessments; prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.
- Develop test procedures, document results, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, 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.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, physics, and mathematics.
- CAD software experience and hands-on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
Nice to have
- Relevant experience in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or test engineering.
- Familiarity with finite element, thermal, or fatigue analysis; aerospace structures or test fixtures; instrumentation; or machine-shop and rapid-prototyping methods.
Tools
SolidWorks, CATIA, NX
AI focus
The role supports testing hardware for AI-powered autonomous aircraft; no direct AI development work is stated.
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