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Staff Engineer, Mechanical (R4887)

Shield AI

Dallas, TX · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$130,000 – $200,000

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

Lead the mechanical engineering of rugged airborne systems from design through production, owning CAD, integration with electronics and RF systems, and manufacturing readiness. Suited for an experienced engineer who can manage complex hardware projects at the system level while staying hands-on with design tools and production specifications.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Lead complex hardware efforts from concept through deployment
  • Own mechanical design and system integration
  • Develop production-ready engineering definitions
  • Deep hands-on experience with 3D CAD
  • 2D production drawings expertise
  • Advanced GD&T knowledge
  • Material selection capability
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Integrate electronics, RF systems, and composite structures
  • Experience with rugged, field-ready airborne platforms

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