Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4413)
Seattle, Washington · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years in mechanical testing or product development environments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Ability to obtain an S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Develops and runs mechanical tests and analyses to validate aircraft hardware, inform designs, and improve test capabilities.
What you'll do
- Develop test plans; build, instrument, operate, and analyze mechanical test setups; report findings and design feedback.
- Lead CAD design of test equipment and perform finite element analysis, correlating simulations with test data.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and support lab safety, equipment maintenance, and test capability improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 12+ years of experience in mechanical testing or product development environments.
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and experience selecting, integrating, and calibrating sensors.
- Proficiency in Python and advanced Siemens NX CAD skills for test hardware and prototypes.
Nice to have
- Hands-on MIL-STD testing experience, including vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI/EMC testing.
- Subject Matter Expert in aerospace structures and dynamics test environments.
Tools
Python, Siemens NX, Finite Element Analysis, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461
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