What You'll Do
- Lead vehicle systems layout configuration.
- Design, analyze and procure all secondary support structure on vehicle.
- Create and manage the product structure.
- Drive iterative subsystem design discussions with key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive final product.
- Manage physical and electrical interfaces across stakeholder teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical power distribution, environmental control systems, propulsion).
- Strong CAD skills (NX preferred) with integration experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Clean Sheet Design to first flight experience
- Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems
- Proven experience leading technical integration efforts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes
- Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Shield AI and has not been reviewed or approved by Shield AI.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as excellent, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health EAP, and optional pet insurance. Location‑based wellness perks such as onsite or discounted gym access reinforce the health offering.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a standard component of total rewards for full‑time employees, with stock/RSUs noted across roles. Access appears broad‑based rather than limited to select cohorts.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off programs highlight paid parental leave alongside an accrual‑based PTO structure with a high carryover cap. Flexibility elements such as flexible hours complement the core leave offering.
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What We Do
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 offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.
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