Shield AI
Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test (X-BAT)
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 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 designing, building, and validating test stands, fixtures, and support equipment for X-BAT hardware testing.
What you'll do
- Lead team planning, technical direction, coaching, and performance development.
- Own the design and validation of mechanical test infrastructure, including analysis, fabrication support, and deployment.
- Coordinate with test, electrical, avionics, manufacturing, and technician teams; troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM discipline.
- Senior or lead experience developing fixtures, tooling, or test stands for complex hardware systems.
- Experience leading engineers and building high-performing teams.
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals, proficiency with industry-standard CAD tools, and experience releasing drawings for manufacture.
Nice to have
- Experience with propulsion or engine-related test equipment, high-load fixtures, or aerospace ground test systems.
- Familiarity with environmental or qualification testing, or analysis tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or Nastran.
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran
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