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Staff Engineer, Mechanical & Actuated Systems (R5293)
Shield AISeattle, WA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$160,000 – $240,000
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What this role is
Shield AI seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design and develop autonomous aircraft systems, focusing on complex assemblies like landing gear, flight controls, and wing mechanisms for their X-BAT platform. This role suits experienced mechanical engineers who want to contribute to defense technology while working on cutting-edge autonomous vehicles.
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What they ask for
Required
- Experience in mechanical design and development
- Proficiency with design and analysis tools
- Ability to architect mechanical and actuated systems
- Experience with complex mechanical assemblies
- Collaboration with internal and external partners
Nice to have
- Background in autonomous systems
- Experience with UAV or aircraft design
- Knowledge of production release processes