SA
$180,000 – $280,000
Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Shield AI seeks an experienced mechanical engineering leader to build and oversee the design, thermal, and harness teams for their X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicles. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic vision-setting, requiring someone who can guide designs from concept through manufacturing while collaborating across engineering disciplines.
Our summary, not Shield AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Lead mechanical engineering team
- Establish technical vision for mechanical, thermal, and harness design
- Hire and develop engineers
- Manage designs from concept through manufacturing
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering teams
- Hands-on technical expertise