Shield AI
Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416)
Seattle, Washington · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in mechanical design around electronics and electrical systems.
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering.
About the job
Leads a team designing mechanical, thermal, and EWIS systems for ground and flight avionics on the X-BAT program.
What you'll do
- Lead and grow a team of thermal, mechanical, and EWIS engineers; set team structure and standards.
- Own delivery of complex electromechanical solutions for flight-critical avionics designed for harsh environments.
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and other teams to deliver products.
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, drawings, 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.
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, FEA
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