Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R5475)
Seattle, Washington · Staff · Full-time · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of experience 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 a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
About the job
Develops and validates mechanical systems and aircraft hardware through hands-on testing, test equipment design, data analysis, and collaboration with engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute mechanical, structural, and environmental test plans; build and operate test fixtures and sensor-instrumented systems.
- Automate testing and analyze results using Python, then report findings and provide design feedback.
- Lead CAD design and finite element analysis of test equipment and components, and support lab safety and test capability improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical testing or product development environments.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and experience selecting, integrating, and calibrating sensors in test environments.
- Proficiency in Python and advanced Siemens NX CAD skills, including designing test hardware and prototypes.
Nice to have
- Experience running the MTS or Moog Aerospace software suite.
- Subject Matter Expert in aerospace structures and dynamics test environments.
Tools
Python, Siemens NX, MTS, Moog Aerospace, Finite Element Analysis
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