Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R5475)
$160K–$240K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 3, 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 runs mechanical test campaigns for aircraft systems, using custom fixtures, sensors, automation, and analysis to validate performance and inform hardware design.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute test plans; design and operate test fixtures, hydraulic systems, and sensor instrumentation.
- Automate tests and analyze results with Python; prepare technical reports and provide design feedback.
- Lead CAD design of test equipment and perform FEA, collaborating with engineering teams and supporting lab safety.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and their control and measurement; experience selecting, integrating, and calibrating sensors.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data analysis.
- Advanced Siemens NX CAD skills and experience 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.
Pay
USD 160,000–240,000 (per-year-salary); base salary
Tools
Python, Siemens NX, MTS, Moog Aerospace
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