Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical & Actuated Systems (R6307)

Shield AI · Seattle

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Company
Shield AI
Location
Seattle
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
October 18, 2026

About this job

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 Required qualifications: B.S.…

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