Shield AI
Engineer II, Mechanical (R5310)
Dallas, Texas · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 2–3 years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution.
About the job
Designs, integrates, tests, and supports mechanical systems and hardware for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment from concept through production and field operations.
What you'll do
- Design, analyze, and integrate mechanical systems and subsystems, including payload integrations, avionics packaging, and launch and recovery systems.
- Own mechanical engineering deliverables throughout the product lifecycle and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, program management, and flight operations.
- Provide hands-on support during ground and flight testing, demonstrations, and field operations; troubleshoot issues and implement design fixes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- 2–3 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) and ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation.
- Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes; experience performing engineering calculations to validate design integrity.
Nice to have
- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability; familiarity with ASME, ISO, ASTM, MIL-STD requirements, or environmental qualification testing.
- Familiarity with power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems; experience with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, ASME, ISO, ASTM, MIL-STD
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