# Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R4887)

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $130k – $200k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Solidworks, Nx, CATIA, GD&T, FEA, CAD, Structural Design, Material Selection, Manufacturing Processes, Root Cause Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-05-05

> 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.

## Job Description

## What you'll do

- Directly contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment, including payload integrations, avionics packaging, harnessing and connector selection, transport structures, and launch & recovery systems.
- Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle—from early concept and prototyping through test, production, and field support—with a bias toward execution and delivery.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable in real-world environments.
- Provide hands-on technical support during ground and flight testing, demos, and field operations; rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines.

## Required qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution. 
- 5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (**SolidWorks**, **NX**, **CATIA**, or similar) with demonstrated ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and **GD&T**-compliant documentation
- Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, **FEA** as applicable) to validate design integrity
- Cross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management. 

## Preferred qualifications

- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability to resolve mechanical failures. 
- Familiarity with industry standards (**ASME**, **ISO**, **ASTM**, or industry-specific regulatory requirements). 
- Familiarity with **MIL-STD** requirements and environmental qualification testing.
- Familiarity to power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.
- Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.

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