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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy sof
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Design complex electro-mechanical or hydro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft Own the full design process: concept, CAD design, analysis, tolerance stackups, material selection, and drawing release Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability Collaborate with electrical, avionics, hydraulics, flight controls, and propulsion teams Mentor junior engineers and help set technical direction and promote technical excellence Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing
B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering 10+ 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 in fast-paced, cross-functional teams A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
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, MIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience Ability to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments
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