# Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/69321b56-0b65-48da-a8ed-33e2203d0dc0

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Remote
- Remote: yes
- Salary: 240000 – 350000 USD per year

## Summary

Design and develop mechanical systems for advanced aerospace platforms from concept through field operations, owning the full product lifecycle while working hands-on with CAD, analysis, and testing. This role suits experienced mechanical engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver mission-critical hardware.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

CATIA, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Structural Design

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
- 5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design in aerospace, ground support equipment, or ruggedized hardware systems
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (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 performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA)
- Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management

## Nice to have

- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving for mechanical failures
- Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM)
- Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing
- Experience with power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems
- Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/1aa1c3ee-577a-419a-89fd-1f9815691858/apply