Shield AIDallas, TXDesigns 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.
Leads development and scaling of in-house SMT and PCB assembly processes, including equipment setup, standards definition, and team building. Requires 6+ years in electronics manufacturing, Bachelor's in engineering, and expertise in DFM/DFT for high-reliability space tech production.
Establishes and scales in-house machine shop for satellite communications hardware, owning CNC equipment procurement, shop layout, fixture design, CAM programming, operator training, and continuous improvement processes. Requires 4-6+ years in machining engineering with strong hands-on CAM and fixturing experience.
Lead mechanical design efforts on complex physical product development projects from concept to production at IDEO. Guide interdisciplinary teams, mentor juniors, prototype rapidly, and incorporate sustainability/LCA while translating between form, function, and client needs. Requires 5-7+ years ME/product design experience with strong CAD, DFM, and leadership skills.
Senior Thermal Engineer owning design, analysis, and integration of avionics thermal management systems for unmanned aerial vehicles at Shield AI. Requires 4+ years in electronics thermal engineering, strong heat transfer and CFD expertise, and first-principles problem solving.
Senior Materials and Failure Analysis Engineer responsible for driving failure investigations, materials characterization, and lab operations for aerospace hardware using SEM, X-ray, thermal analysis and other techniques. Requires bachelor's in Materials Science or related, 2+ years hands-on lab experience with electronics failure mechanisms, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills.