# Engineer I, Mechanical Test

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $76k – $114k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Mechanical Testing, Hydraulic Systems, CAD, Python, Sensor Instrumentation, Finite Element Analysis, Data Acquisition, Structural Mechanics, Siemens Nx, Solidworks
**Posted:** 2026-07-07

> Entry-level Mechanical Test Engineer supporting design, assembly, and execution of structural and environmental tests for next-generation aircraft. Requires Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 0-2 years experience, CAD and Python familiarity, with hands-on projects preferred.

## Job Description

## What you'll do
- Support the design, assembly, and operation of mechanical test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.
- Assist with hydraulic system integration, setup, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Execute mechanical, structural, and environmental test plans while ensuring accurate and repeatable data collection.
- Install, wire, and calibrate sensors including load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, and displacement sensors.
- Develop and maintain Python scripts to support test automation, data processing, and visualization.
- Analyze test results, investigate unexpected behaviors, and document findings in clear technical reports.
- Collaborate with mechanical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to support product development and validation.
- Design simple test fixtures, adapters, and components using CAD while learning best practices for manufacturability and safety.
- Support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to compare analytical predictions with physical test results.
- Assist with fabrication, assembly, and testing of metallic and composite components.
- Help maintain laboratory equipment, improve test processes, and contribute to a safe working environment.

## Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, testing, product development, or a related field (internships, co-ops, research, or project experience are welcomed).
- Familiarity with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems, structural mechanics, and engineering fundamentals.
- Exposure to Python or another programming language for data analysis or automation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

## Preferred qualifications
- Internship, research, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, capstone, or other hands-on engineering project experience involving mechanical testing or hardware development.
- Exposure to hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
- Familiarity with strain gauges, load cells, pressure sensors, or other instrumentation.
- Experience with laboratory testing, data acquisition systems, or experimental methods.
- Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience working with composite materials through coursework, research, or project work.

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