# Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test (X-BAT) (R5271)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/2dbee6d0-6d88-4a9d-9397-0a7ca94206e0

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Salary: 150000 – 230000 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks a technical leader to design and build mechanical test infrastructure for validating autonomous aircraft hardware in demanding operational conditions. This role combines hands-on engineering with team leadership to deliver robust test stands and fixtures from concept through deployment.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis

## Required

- Lead mechanical test infrastructure development
- Design and build test stands and fixtures
- Manage a small team
- Establish engineering processes
- Support aerospace hardware test programs
- Cross-functional coordination

## Nice to have

- Experience with production-level test activities
- Background in autonomous systems
- Defense or aerospace industry experience

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/5a5b5be3-73ed-45a1-b21b-915c0a522ac7/apply