Engineering Manager Mechanical Systems San Diego, California Dallas, Texas Aircraft Division - Mechanical Full Time Employee On-site Apply for this job
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AIs technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
Job Description Shield AI is seeking an engineering manager of Mechanical Design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership, high-visibility role, you will lead a team of engineers developing mechanical systems to support Shield AIs next-generation aircraft programs.
You will work closely with the director of engineering in a deputy capacity to support collaboration across engineering sites, align technical leaders, create mentorship opportunities for junior engineers, and assist in leveling engineering resources across vehicles and programs. You will set the bar for excellence through technical demonstration, guidance, and mentorship.
What Youll Do
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Demonstrable and successful leadership experience, including hiring, budgeting, 7 years in mechanical or mechanism design Strong CAD skills, NX preferred Kinematic analysis and optimization Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods FEA analysis, Modal non-linear and linear buckling fatigue GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems Materials selection, inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced cross-functional teams A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems Familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators Proficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience, professional or hobby RTCA DO-160 structural or actuated mechanism testing experience Ability to thrive in startup R&D or defense innovation environments
Salary and Benefits The salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses, and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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