Shield AI
Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)
$175K–$250K
Los Angeles, California · Remote · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- 5–6 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
About the job
Designs, analyzes, integrates, tests, and supports mechanical systems for aerospace platforms throughout the product lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Design and integrate mechanical systems and subsystems, including avionics packaging, harnessing, connectors, and structures.
- Own hardware development from concept and prototyping through testing, production, and field support.
- Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality; troubleshoot issues during testing and field operations.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
- 5–6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) and ability to produce detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation.
- Strong foundation in structural design, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering calculations to validate designs.
Nice to have
- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability.
- Familiarity with ASME, ISO, ASTM, MIL-STD requirements, environmental qualification testing, or power distribution, hydraulics, and aerospace support systems; supplier or contract manufacturer experience.
Pay
USD 175,000–250,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, ASME, ISO, ASTM, MIL-STD
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