Jobs in Seattle, WA

Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $170,000 – $260,000

Lead technical development and manufacturing process improvements for suppliers of aerospace components including landing gear and propulsion systems. This role suits experienced aerospace manufacturing engineers who can manage supplier relationships, assess production capabilities, and resolve quality and delivery issues.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $130,000 – $200,000

This role leads sourcing and supplier management for critical mechanical components in aerospace and defense applications, including airframes, precision machined parts, and engine systems. It suits someone with aerospace or defense supply-chain experience who can manage complex negotiations, build long-term supplier relationships, and navigate the security-clearance requirements of defense contracting.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI is looking for a senior manufacturing engineer to oversee the development and production of propulsion and fluid systems for aerospace and defense applications. This role suits someone with substantial experience in manufacturing processes for mission-critical propulsion hardware who wants to lead engineering activities from design through fielded operations.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

This role leads the final assembly and integration of complex aerospace and defense vehicles, coordinating electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and mission systems into ready-to-operate platforms. It suits experienced manufacturing engineers comfortable managing cross-functional teams in high-complexity production environments.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI is hiring a senior manufacturing engineer to develop and optimize ground vehicle systems for defense applications, working across mechanical subsystems like suspension, braking, and hydraulics. This role suits someone with deep experience in automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing who can bridge prototype development and production scaling.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Staff-level engineering role focused on manufacturing and integrating complex electromechanical systems for aerospace and defense products. Suited for experienced engineers who excel in production environments and can develop robust processes for actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, and integrated mechanical-electrical subsystems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Electrical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and production of electrical systems for aerospace and defense platforms, managing everything from design through high-rate manufacturing. This role suits experienced engineers who have guided complex electrical assemblies and subsystems from prototype into mass production.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Lead the design and deployment of digital manufacturing systems and AI tools for an advanced aerospace production facility building autonomous aircraft. This role is for an experienced engineer comfortable bridging software, automation, and factory operations at scale.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Staff-level engineering role leading advanced manufacturing operations and process improvements across multiple defense technology programs, including establishing production systems for next-generation aircraft. Suits experienced manufacturing engineers who can drive cross-functional technical leadership and factory-scale execution.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Industrial Engineer to design and scale manufacturing systems for advanced aerospace products, including factory layouts, production planning, and greenfield facility development. This role suits experienced manufacturing engineers who can lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence in a defense-tech environment.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $188,000 – $282,000

Lead manufacturing engineering for next-generation defense aircraft and other programs, managing production lines, capital equipment selection, and process scaling. Suited to someone with substantial manufacturing experience who can drive cross-functional initiatives and mentor engineers in a defense-tech environment.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

This is a leadership role in composite manufacturing at a defense contractor, focused on establishing production capabilities for advanced aircraft. The position suits experienced manufacturing engineers ready to drive process improvements, oversee capital equipment deployment, and mentor a growing team.

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Shield AI

Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $149,000 – $223,000

Lead quality assurance across manufacturing and product development for advanced autonomous aircraft, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and driving continuous improvement from design through production. Ideal for an experienced quality engineer ready to mentor teams and shape strategy at a defense-tech company building next-generation aviation systems.

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Shield AI

Internship · Seattle, WA · $34 – $54 / hour

Shield AI is hiring interns for summer 2027 to work across aerospace manufacturing disciplines including planning, logistics, quality, and prototype engineering. This role is suited for recent or soon-to-graduate engineers looking for hands-on experience at a defense-tech company with the possibility of a full-time offer after the internship.

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Shield AI

Seattle, WA · $120,000 – $180,000 · Remote

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $120,000 – $180,000

You'll lead environmental testing of flight hardware for Shield AI's autonomous aircraft, designing and executing thermal, vibration, and other stress tests while managing multiple test campaigns. The role combines hands-on lab work with data analysis and stakeholder communication to ensure aircraft reliability and inform future design improvements.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $230,000

This role oversees the design and development of structural components for advanced autonomous aircraft, combining hands-on engineering expertise with team leadership. It suits aerospace engineers with proven experience in composite or metallic airframe design who are ready to move into a management position.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $180,000 – $270,000

Shield AI seeks an experienced operational analyst to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of AI-powered aircraft systems across military operations through modeling, simulation, and data analysis. This role bridges engineering and defense stakeholders, directly shaping product decisions and real-world mission outcomes.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $190,000 – $280,000

Shield AI seeks a hands-on cybersecurity platform engineer to design and optimize network, security, and infrastructure systems for a defense-tech company. This role combines deep technical expertise in infrastructure with strategic input on security and operational decisions.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $130,000 – $200,000

This role designs and develops specialized test systems and infrastructure for defense aerospace hardware, including custom electronics, mechanical test stands, and automated testing sequences. It suits experienced engineers with expertise in power electronics, RF systems, and test automation who want to work on mission-critical UAV reliability in a defense-tech environment.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $160,000 – $240,000

Shield AI seeks a mechanical test engineer to design measurement systems and validate aircraft performance for defense applications. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in hydraulic systems, instrumentation, and Python who wants to contribute directly to hardware that protects service members.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $160,000 – $240,000

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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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $180,000 – $280,000

Shield AI is hiring an experienced FPGA design engineer to develop high-performance digital systems for autonomous aerial vehicles, working across hardware and software teams to deliver avionics solutions.

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