Shield AI
Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design with a focus on fluid systems.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Designs hydraulic systems and mechanisms for Shield AI autonomous aircraft, supporting development from concept through testing and production.
What you'll do
- Design hydraulic fluid systems for aircraft launch and recovery, including CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release.
- Perform structural calculations and preliminary FEA; prototype, test, and refine mechanism designs.
- Collaborate across engineering teams and support prototype integration, pre-production builds, and ground and flight testing.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design focused on fluid systems.
- Skills in CAD, kinematic analysis, structural analysis, FEA, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
- Knowledge of materials selection, including alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes.
Nice to have
- Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems; familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators.
- FMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience, or relevant testing experience.
Tools
CAD, NX, FEA, FMEA, DOE, GD&T, MIL-STD-810
AI focus
The role supports development of autonomous aircraft products; no specific AI development work is stated.
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