# Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $240k – $350k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Mechanical Design, Solidworks, Nx, CATIA, 3D Cad, GD&T, Structural Design, Material Selection, Manufacturing Processes, Finite Element Analysis, Stress Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Tolerance Stack-Up, Fatigue Analysis, Mil-Std
**Posted:** 2026-08-27

> Design and deliver mechanical systems for advanced aerospace platforms across concept, testing, production, and field operations. The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, substantial hands-on design experience, 3D CAD proficiency, and expertise in structural analysis and ruggedized hardware.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, and integrate mechanical systems and subsystems, including avionics packaging, harnessing, connector selection, and structures.
- Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through testing, production, and field support.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable.
- Provide hands-on technical support during testing, demonstrations, and field operations.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement design fixes under tight timelines.

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

## Nice-to-haves
- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills for resolving mechanical failures.
- Familiarity with ASME, ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific regulatory standards.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing.
- Familiarity with power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.
- Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.

## Similar jobs

- [Power Engineering Architect](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/5a28a74a-2eba-4679-b11e-0172622c32b2) - Cerebras Systems - Sunnyvale, CA - $230k – $275k/yr
- [Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/69677c30-e571-4170-8610-929be0893a8c) - Shield AI - Remote - $230k – $350k/yr
- [Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Datacenter Infrastructure](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/7662fd95-fcbe-4a4d-aa54-eaeea2084c22) - OpenAI - San Francisco, CA - $230k – $355k/yr
- [Staff Design Verification Engineer](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/19fb92b1-d28c-416e-a506-ec8740823813) - Cerebras Systems - Sunnyvale, CA - $250k – $300k/yr
- [Staff Signal Integrity and Power Integrity Engineer](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/4082649c-dc01-43f7-aa3f-852a9c273294) - Zoox - Foster City, CA - $259k – $311k/yr

**Apply:** https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/c4153c38-c362-4b7b-9b1f-0a2107877eca
**Canonical:** https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/c4153c38-c362-4b7b-9b1f-0a2107877eca