Shield AI
Senior Manager, Avionics Mechanical Engineering (R4416)
$220K–$330K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Dec 19, 2025
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical design around electronics and electrical systems.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
About the job
Leads the mechanical engineering team responsible for mechanical design, thermal engineering, and harnessing for avionics on the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle, from concept through manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Lead avionics mechanical, thermal, and EWIS architecture and design, and develop engineering standards and processes.
- Build and manage the team, including establishing leads and sub-managers and hiring engineers.
- Coordinate across engineering and manufacturing functions to deliver flight-critical electromechanical systems.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical design around electronics and electrical systems.
- Experience with CAD software for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout; avionics packaging; FEA, thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing.
- Experience working with fabrication shops, contract manufacturers, and suppliers; ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
Pay
USD 220,000–330,000 per-year-salary; base salary
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA
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