Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test

Seattle, Washingtonfull time

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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a The Mechanical Engineer I at Shield AI supports the design, development, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems for autonomous aircraft. This entry-level role involves hands-on mechanical design, structural analysis, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

Shield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next-generation UAS is a high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to support the design, development, and testing of flight hardware and mechanical test systems. In this entry-level role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop fixed and field-deployable solutions for hardware qualification, environmental testing, stress testing, and sustainment.
Support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems.
Create and revise CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
Assist in designing structural and electromechanical test stands and fixtures for aeronautical components.
Participate in prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.
Perform structural, thermal, and fatigue assessments with guidance from experienced engineers.
Develop test procedures, document results, and communicate findings.
Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas that improve reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
Support coordination with manufacturing teams and suppliers during fabrication and assembly.
Apply engineering fundamentals to hands-on technical problems in laboratory, shop, and field environments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification

0–2 years of relevant experienceFamiliarity with engineering drawingsHands-on experience buildingAbility to organize technical workRecord of working hardInternshipExposure to instrumentationFamiliarity with hydraulics

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, research, and substantial academic projects may count toward this requirement.
Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, physics, and mathematics.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar.
Familiarity with engineering drawings, material selection, structural analysis, and common manufacturing processes.
Hands-on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
Ability to organize technical work, document results, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment with evolving priorities.
Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred

Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in aerospace, robotics, automotive, test engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, or fatigue and lifecycle testing.
Experience designing or testing aerospace structures, test fixtures, or ground support equipment.
Experience using machine-shop tools or rapid-prototyping methods.
Exposure to instrumentation, sensors, data-acquisition systems, or electromechanical systems.
Familiarity with hydraulics, nondestructive evaluation or testing, or aerospace testing practices.
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

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