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Engineer II, Mechanical Test (R4935)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Design, build, and operate mechanical test systems for AI aircraft and UAVs. Hands-on role validating structural integrity using hydraulics, sensors, Python automation, FEA, and NX CAD.

88k – 130k/yrOn-site2+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Engineer II, Thermal Designer/Analyst (R4934)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Design and analyze thermal management systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery components. Own CFD modeling, testing, and cross-functional integration in a fast-paced defense startup.

88k – 130k/yrOn-site2+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Engineer II, Mechanical Designer / Drafter (R4920)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Design and develop complex mechanical structures and mechanisms for autonomous UAV launch and recovery systems. Requires BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 2+ years mechanism design experience, strong CAD (NX preferred), structural analysis, and GD&T skills.

88k – 130k/yrOn-site2+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Systems Integration (R4310)

Shield AISan Diego, CA

Lead mechanical design and spatial integration of support structures, LRU installations, and routing for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and mechanical systems in aerospace platforms. Requires strong CAD skills, aerospace integration experience, and cross-functional coordination.

110k – 160k/yrOn-siteHardware Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Propulsion (Fleet Support) (R5005)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Senior Propulsion Engineer serving as the propulsion SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team, diagnosing escalated engine issues and driving reliability improvements across fielded unmanned aircraft systems.

110k – 170k/yrOn-site6+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)

Shield AIWichita, KS

Design, install, and maintain instrumentation systems for X-BAT autonomous VTOL jet aircraft, supporting flight test data capture across propulsion, structural, and avionics systems. Requires 2+ years of flight test instrumentation experience and a bachelor's in engineering.

150k – 230k/yrOn-site2+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Flight Test (R5006)

Shield AIWichita, KS

Plan, execute, and analyze ground and flight tests for advanced aircraft systems, coordinating across engineering, operations, and manufacturing teams. Requires 5-10 years of aerospace or flight test experience and a STEM bachelor's degree.

120k – 190k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Metrology Engineer

Shield AIDallas, TX

Develops dimensional inspection strategies, metrology processes, and measurement studies for complex mechanical assemblies and precision components. Requires 5+ years of metrology or dimensional engineering experience, strong GD&T expertise, and hands-on experience with precision measurement systems.

101k – 152k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads mechanical testing for aircraft hardware, designing test fixtures with hydraulics and sensors, automating analysis with Python, and performing FEA on metallic/composite materials. Requires 7+ years experience, Mechanical Engineering degree, and NX proficiency.

130k – 200k/yrOn-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R4887)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs, analyzes, and integrates mechanical systems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment across full product lifecycle. Requires bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5-6 years aerospace hardware experience, and proficiency in 3D CAD tools.

130k – 200k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Technician, Air Vehicle Systems (R4892)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Fabricates, instruments, and tests air vehicle mechanical and fluid systems including landing gear and prototypes using machine shop tools and sensors. Requires 4-6 years in aircraft maintenance and prototype fabrication with hands-on shop experience.

71k – 106k/yrOn-site4+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Air Vehicle Fluid Systems (R4891)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Designs liquid cooling and hydraulic fluid systems for jet-engine VTOL military UAV, including components, analysis, sizing, and supplier engagement. Requires 5+ years experience, BS in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD and fluid analysis skills (Simscape/Amesim).

110k – 160k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Mechanisms (R4890)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Designs complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous UAVs, owning full process from concept to testing. Requires 5+ years mechanical design experience, BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, strong CAD/FEA skills.

110k – 160k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads a team of mechanical engineers designing and developing high-performance mechanisms for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems, from concept to production. Owns mechanical deliverables, failure analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

180k – 270k/yrOn-site10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Structural Test Stand Design Engineer (R4413)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs and builds custom test stands and fixtures for validating aircraft mechanical systems, integrating sensors and hydraulics. Analyzes data with Python and performs FEA using Siemens NX; requires 9+ years in mechanical testing.

160k – 240k/yrOn-site9+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Component Engineer

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Owns selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of electronic components for autonomous aircraft, partnering with electrical engineering and supply chain to balance performance, cost, and risk. Requires 5+ years experience, BS in engineering, and PLM/ECAD knowledge.

122k – 184k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Thermal - Air Vehicle (R4856)

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

Develops thermal systems for VTOL strike aircraft, performing analysis, CFD modeling, trade studies, and testing validation. Requires 7+ years experience in thermal engineering, expertise in heat transfer/fluid mechanics, and proficiency in tools like FloEFD and STAR-CCM+.

140k – 210k/yrOn-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Power Electronics - Thermal Engineer I (R4842)

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Leads thermal analysis, design, and integration of avionics thermal management systems for high-power unmanned aerial vehicles using CFD tools and first-principles problem-solving. Requires BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and familiarity with thermal tools.

76k – 114k/yrOn-siteEntry levelHardware Engineering
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Electrical Engineering Spring Co-op (January 2027) (R4475)

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Spring co-op for rising 2027 Electrical Engineering graduates working on autonomous aircraft hardware projects like circuit board design, power electronics, and avionics validation. Requires 2+ years of degree progress, technical fundamentals, and tool experience.

83k – 116k/yrOn-siteEntry levelHardware Engineering
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Principal Engineer, Fluid & Thermal Systems (R4793)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads design, analysis, simulation, testing, and integration of fluid and thermal systems for autonomous UAVs and ground platforms. Requires 10+ years experience in fluid/thermal engineering, expertise in modeling tools like MATLAB/Python/Simscape, and CAD like Siemens NX.

200k – 310k/yrOn-site10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Electrical Failure Analysis (R4593)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads failure analysis investigations for avionics hardware including PCBAs, harnesses, and interconnects. Performs root cause analysis using structured methods and drives corrective actions. Requires 8+ years in aerospace/defense hardware reliability and hands-on FA techniques.

150k – 220k/yrOn-site8+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Survivability (R4606)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Senior Staff Survivability Engineer responsible for designing and optimizing low-observable features on autonomous aircraft, including RCS shaping, EM signature modeling, and LO materials integration to ensure mission success in contested environments. Requires 10+ years in LO/survivability engineering, EM simulation proficiency, and active Secret clearance.

170k – 250k/yrOn-site10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Power Electronics - Thermal Engineer Senior Staff

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Leads thermal design, analysis, and integration for high-power avionics in unmanned aircraft, using CFD tools and first-principles problem-solving. Requires 7+ years experience, BS in engineering, and expertise in cooling solutions.

173k – 260k/yrOn-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Power Electronics - Principal Electrical Engineer (R4822)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Leads design, development, and delivery of flight-critical power electronics systems including inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery management for autonomous aircraft. Requires 10+ years experience in electrical engineering with full-cycle hardware development expertise.

211k – 317k/yrOn-site10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Structures - Launch Recovery Vehicle (R4765)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads design, analysis, and testing of mechanical structures for launch and recovery systems on autonomous UAS. Requires 10+ years in aerospace mechanical design, CAD expertise, and structural analysis for rugged, field-deployable equipment.

160k – 240k/yrOn-site10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Hardware Reliability Engineer II (R4675)

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

Supports hardware reliability for VBAT flight systems through environmental/stress testing, failure analysis, and data-driven risk identification. Collaborates with design/manufacturing teams; requires bachelor's in engineering and 1-3 years experience.

81k – 137k/yrOn-site1+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design - Launch and Recovery Systems (R4572)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Lead the mechanical design, analysis, and testing of Ground Support Equipment including launch & recovery systems for Shield AI's next-gen autonomous UAS. Requires 7+ years aerospace mechanical design experience, CAD expertise, and structural/FEA analysis skills for rugged military systems.

137k – 205k/yrOn-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design - Launch and Recovery Systems (R4571)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads design, development, and testing of mechanical Ground Support Equipment for AI-powered UAS, including launch/recovery systems. Requires 7+ years in aerospace mechanical design, CAD expertise, and structural analysis for rugged, field-deployable systems.

137k – 205k/yrOn-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Leads architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs, including 3D CAD routing, analysis, prototyping, and testing. Requires 8+ years in aerospace/robotics harness design, CAD expertise, and EWIS tools.

137k – 205k/yrOn-site8+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R4583)

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Designs and integrates complex electromechanical avionics systems for next-generation aircraft, including packaging, thermal management, and compliance with aerospace standards like DO-160 and MIL-STD. Requires 10+ years experience in aerospace mechanical/electrical design and CAD/eCAD expertise.

167k – 250k/yrOn-site10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Supplier Development Engineer - Mechanical (R4561)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Supplier Development Engineer improves supplier processes for machined parts in aerospace, conducts audits, root cause analysis, and provides technical guidance to enhance quality, delivery, and scalability. Requires 7+ years experience, CAD proficiency, and understanding of manufacturing processes.

110k – 170k/yrOn-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment (R4592)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads development, sustainment, and improvement of manufacturing production equipment, test racks, and test cells. Drives reliability, troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration with 8+ years experience in electromechanical systems.

120k – 190k/yrOn-site8+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4640)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads end-to-end propulsion test campaigns for low-bypass turbofan-powered UAV, including test stand design, instrumentation, execution, data analysis, and flight readiness. Requires 5+ years in engine testing, hands-on experience with test cells/DAQ, and Python proficiency.

114k – 171k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Propulsion Design Engineer (R4642)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs and releases propulsion hardware for UAV turbofan engines, including CAD modeling in Siemens NX, analysis with ANSYS/FEA, and collaboration with production/test teams. Requires 5+ years aerospace experience and bachelor's in engineering.

114k – 171k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Engineering Specialist/Sr. Technician, Electrical Engineering (R4691)

Shield AIBoston, MA

Supports avionics team in design, verification, manufacturing, and testing of electrical systems and circuit boards for X-BAT aircraft. Requires 3+ years EE lab experience, benchtop testing proficiency, schematic reading, and PCB rework skills.

75k – 112k/yrOn-site3+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer (R4675)

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

Leads hardware reliability for VBAT flight systems through design-for-reliability practices, environmental/stress testing (HALT/HASS/vibration), failure analysis, and root cause investigations. Requires bachelor's in Materials/Mechanical/Reliability Engineering, Python proficiency, and 3+ years experience preferred.

159k – 238k/yrOn-siteHardware Engineering
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Electrical Integration - Electrical Engineer II (R4627)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Integrates avionics systems, sensors, actuators, and payloads into X-BAT aircraft and launch/recovery vehicle. Supports hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and documentation. Requires bachelor's in engineering, 0-3 years experience, and hands-on hardware skills.

92k – 137k/yrOn-siteEntry levelHardware Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis (R4722)

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

Leads advanced structural analysis, finite element modeling, and validation for UAV airframes and components. Requires 10+ years experience with FEA tools like ANSYS/NASTRAN, composites, testing, and cross-functional leadership in aerospace.

173k – 260k/yrOn-site10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Aerostructures Design Engineer (R4721)

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

Designs and develops structural components for autonomous UAVs, from concept through production. Performs stress analysis, ensures manufacturability, and supports testing/integration with cross-functional teams. Requires 4+ years aircraft structural experience and CAD proficiency.

112k – 169k/yrOn-site4+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Lead battery system architecture, design, qualification, and integration for high-voltage (270V+) power systems supporting 100kW applications in harsh environments. Requires 5+ years delivering battery systems to market and a BS in Electrical Engineering.

150k – 220k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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RF - Senior Principal Engineer (R4491)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads RF systems design, integration, testing, and compliance for VBAT AI hardware aircraft. Collaborates cross-functionally to optimize performance, mentor team, and ensure regulatory standards in fast-paced environment. Requires EE degree, Secret clearance, and proven RF leadership experience.

242k – 320k/yrOn-siteHardware Engineering
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Principal Aerostructures Design Engineer (R4721)

Shield AIUnited States

Leads design and development of structural components for next-gen autonomous UAVs, owning full lifecycle from CAD modeling to validation testing. Requires 10+ years in aircraft structures, expertise in CAD/FEA tools, and composites/metallics knowledge.

190k – 290k/yrRemote10+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Power System - High Voltage Specialist/Sr. Technician (R4728)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Supports avionics power systems team by conducting benchtop testing, debugging PCBAs, executing environmental qualifications, and designing simple fixtures for high voltage (270V+) aircraft systems. Requires 2+ years high voltage experience and proficiency with EE test equipment.

75k – 112k/yrOn-site2+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4413)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Leads mechanical testing for aircraft hardware, designing test fixtures with hydraulics and sensors, automating data analysis with Python, and performing FEA on metallic/composite materials. Requires 12+ years experience, Mechanical Engineering degree, and NX proficiency.

160k – 240k/yrOn-site12+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (R4359)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Develops manufacturing processes, ergonomic workstations, and work instructions for aerospace assemblies to drive production stability and rate acceleration. Requires 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, bachelor's in STEM, and experience with prototype production in fast-paced environments.

150k – 230k/yrOn-site7+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Associate Engineer, Manufacturing (R4637)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Supports fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframes for next-generation aircraft by designing tools/fixtures, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance. Requires 2+ years in aircraft manufacturing, CAD proficiency, and engineering degree.

85k – 127k/yrOn-site2+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Staff Propulsion Test Engineer (R4380)

Shield AIWichita, KS

Leads propulsion test planning, execution, and analysis for autonomous VTOL jet aircraft, including engine runs, hover tests, and integration with autonomy systems. Requires 8+ years in jet propulsion testing, bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, and expertise in high-energy test operations.

150k – 230k/yrOn-site8+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Staff Electrical Engineer

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Designs and owns full-cycle development of flight-critical electrical subsystems for autonomous aircraft, including PCB layout, high-reliability circuits for harsh environments, and cross-functional leadership. Requires BS in EE, 5+ years experience, and expertise in circuit design tools like Altium.

150k – 220k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Manufacturing (R4265)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs and optimizes assembly tools, fixtures, and processes for advanced composite airframe fabrication in next-generation aircraft. Requires 5+ years in aircraft manufacturing, CAD proficiency (CATIA, NX), and expertise in structural assembly and compliance standards.

100k – 160k/yrOn-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering
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Senior Electrical Engineer

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs and owns flight-critical avionics subsystems for X-BAT aircraft, including mixed-signal circuits with FPGA, RF, and power systems. Leads integration, testing, qualification, and mentors team members. Requires 3+ years EE experience and bachelor's degree.

116k – 173k/yrOn-site3+ YOEHardware Engineering