Shield AI
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test (X-BAT)
$150K–$230K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM discipline; advanced degree is a plus.
About the job
Leads a mechanical engineering team that designs, builds, and validates test stands, fixtures, and support equipment for X-BAT hardware testing.
What you'll do
- Lead and develop a team of mechanical engineers, including work planning, technical direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Own requirements, design, analysis, fabrication support, validation, and deployment of mechanical test stands and fixtures.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot test hardware, improve designs, and establish engineering processes.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
- Experience developing fixtures, tooling, or test stands for aerospace, defense, robotics, or other complex hardware systems.
- Prior experience leading engineers and building high-performing teams.
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and experience releasing drawings for manufacture.
Nice to have
- Experience with propulsion or engine-related test equipment, high-load structural fixtures, or aerospace ground test systems.
- Experience with environmental or qualification testing, or analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran.
Pay
USD 150,000–230,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran, FEA, GD&T
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