Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Mechanisms (R4890)
$130K–$200K
Seattle, Washington +1 · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 29, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
Dallas, Texas - Experience
- 5+ years in mechanical or mechanism design.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Design and develop mechanical mechanisms and electro-mechanical assemblies for autonomous UAVs, from concept through testing and production release.
What you'll do
- Design mechanisms and manage the full design process, including CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release.
- Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA; prototype, test, and iterate designs.
- Collaborate across engineering teams and support builds, integration, and ground and flight testing.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
- 5+ years in mechanical or mechanism design.
- Kinematic analysis and optimization; structural analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods, including modal, non-linear, linear, buckling, and fatigue FEA.
- GD&T and tolerance stack-ups; 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, and root cause analysis; hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience; relevant testing experience.
Pay
USD 130,000–200,000 (per-year-salary) — base salary
Tools
CAD, NX, FEA, GD&T, FMEA, DOE, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810
AI focus
The role supports development of autonomous UAV products; no specific AI development work is stated.
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