Staff Engineer, Structural Designer (R4937)

Como ingeniero mecánico, serás responsable de contribuir al diseño y desarrollo mecánico de los productos UAV autónomos de Shield AI. Ayudarás a arquitecturar nuevos productos, realizarás el diseño detallado de sistemas estructurales complejos para el vehículo de lanzamiento y recuperación, y utilizarás herramientas de diseño y análisis de primer nivel. Colaborarás estrechamente con socios internos y/o externos para prototipar, probar y lanzar productos a producción, asegurando que las características del producto cumplan con los objetivos de rendimiento, cronograma y fiabilidad.

Responsibilities

• Design complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system
• Own the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, 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, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams
• Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing on the pathway to production and field deployment
• Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design for ground vehicles
• 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
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Nice to have

• 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)
• MIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience
• Ability to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments

Benefits

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)