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Engineer I, Electromechanical (R4951) at Shield AI in San Diego, CA

Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeSan Diego, CA$76k–$110k/yr

Skills

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Job Description

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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.

We are looking for an Engineer I - Electromechanical to join our team, focused on the design and integration of avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about building high-performance avionics systems, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration

Perform structural and collaborate on thermal/modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments

Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461

Own your design work from concept to implementation, through system verification and validation.

Required qualifications:

B.S. and/or MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Experience in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout.

Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro), and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)

Exposure to working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces

Familiarity with the PCB layout process and manufacturing methods

Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing

Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

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

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.