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Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Hardware Test (X-BAT) (R6093)
Shield AISeattle, WA · full time · Management
$180,000 – $280,000
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What this role is
Lead the mechanical hardware-test team for Shield AI's X-BAT autonomous aircraft program, overseeing test stands, fixtures, and validation equipment while managing engineers and translating program priorities into engineering standards and roadmaps. This role combines hands-on mechanical expertise with people leadership to scale hardware testing from prototype work into production-ready operations.
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What they ask for
Required
- Lead and grow a mechanical engineering team
- Develop and sustain test stands, fixtures, and tooling
- Establish engineering standards for safety and repeatability
- Translate program priorities into technical roadmaps
- Manage competing priorities and technical tradeoffs
- Guide hardware architecture and lead critical reviews
Nice to have
- Experience scaling hardware capabilities from prototype to production
- Background in autonomous systems or aircraft testing
- Configuration management experience