Jobs in Seattle, WA

Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $138,000 – $200,000

Shield AI is seeking a Staff-level mechanical engineer to lead the integration of complex aircraft systems across multiple engineering disciplines and product development stages. This role suits experienced systems integration leaders who can mentor teams, establish architecture standards, and drive improvements in design and manufacturability.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $41 – $61 / hour

Shield AI is hiring a technician to build and test aircraft systems for their autonomous vehicles and drones, supporting prototype development through final validation. This role suits someone with hands-on fabrication experience, machine shop skills, and a background working with aerospace fluid and mechanical systems.

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Shield AI

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

Shield AI is seeking an engineer to design and develop fluid systems—including liquid cooling and hydraulics—for their X-BAT military UAV platform. This role suits someone with aerospace or defense systems experience who can own multiple aspects of a complex fluid systems integration from component design through supplier engagement.

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Shield AI

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

Shield AI is seeking a mechanical engineer to design and develop autonomous aircraft systems, working on complex electro-mechanical assemblies from concept through production release. This role suits someone passionate about defense technology who wants to contribute to real-world systems with a mission-driven team.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $140,000 – $220,000

Shield AI seeks a network engineer to architect and oversee complex infrastructure systems for a defense-technology company serving global operations. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise across networking, cybersecurity, and hardware infrastructure.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $220,000 – $330,000

Shield AI is hiring a senior engineer-manager to lead the design and development of mechanical systems for autonomous aircraft, blending hands-on technical contribution with team leadership.

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Shield AI

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

Shield AI seeks a foundational component engineer to establish processes and standards for electrical and electromechanical part selection, qualification, and lifecycle management across next-generation aircraft. The role bridges engineering, supply chain, and reliability to drive decisions that reduce risk and ensure product survivability.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $209,197 – $313,795

Shield AI is seeking a senior technical leader to establish and implement engineering design standards across the company, driving consistency and quality in systems like their AI-piloted aircraft. This role suits experienced engineering managers who can define standards and processes without impeding development velocity across multiple disciplines.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $250,000 – $370,000

Shield AI seeks an experienced fluid and thermal systems engineer to lead the design and optimization of cooling and propulsion systems for autonomous aircraft and ground robots used in defense operations. This role suits someone who combines deep technical expertise in thermal and fluid mechanics with the leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams through complex engineering challenges.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $170,000 – $250,000

Shield AI is seeking a materials engineer to lead the selection and implementation of signature-control and radar-absorbing materials for autonomous aircraft designed to operate in contested environments. This role suits someone with expertise in specialty coatings, electromagnetic characterization, and aerospace manufacturing who can bridge survivability analysis, design, and production teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $173,080 – $259,620

Lead the thermal management design and analysis for advanced aircraft power systems at a defense-tech company building autonomous aircraft and software. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with complex, first-principles problem-solving who can mentor others and communicate across technical disciplines.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $200,000 – $300,000

Shield AI is hiring a structures engineer to design and validate the launch and recovery systems for their next-generation unmanned aircraft. This role suits someone with deep aerospace and mechanical design expertise who can lead cross-functional teams and deliver field-deployable systems for military operations.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $220,000

Shield AI needs a test engineer to design and execute validation strategies for their X-BAT aircraft's flight-critical software, working across hardware and systems integration to ensure mission readiness. This role suits someone with aerospace or defense testing background who can troubleshoot complex systems and lead cross-functional validation efforts.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $150,000 – $250,000

This role builds ground control software for Shield AI's X-BAT drone platform, including mission planning tools and operator interfaces. It suits software engineers who want to work on defense systems at the intersection of multiple platform components.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $81,456 – $137,490

A role focused on ensuring the durability and field reliability of Shield AI's aircraft hardware through testing, failure analysis, and design improvements. Well-suited to engineers with experience in environmental testing, root cause analysis, and working across design and manufacturing teams.

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Shield AI

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

Shield AI seeks a mechanical design engineer to lead development of ground support equipment for autonomous aircraft used in military operations. This role suits experienced engineers who can design robust field-deployable systems and collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $166,000 – $300,000

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer to design and lead the development of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous aircraft systems. This role suits an experienced harness design specialist who can take ownership of critical electrical integration work on defense technology.

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Shield AI

Seattle, WA · $180,000 – $270,000

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Shield AI

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

Shield AI seeks a propulsion program manager to coordinate technical execution across engine, fuel, and fluid systems for their X-BAT aircraft, working between engineering teams and suppliers to keep development aligned with program schedules.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $110,000 – $170,000

Shield AI seeks an engineer to improve supplier performance and quality for machined parts in aerospace manufacturing, working with suppliers to solve production challenges and scale operations. This role suits someone with aerospace supply chain experience who enjoys problem-solving across manufacturing quality, delivery timelines, and process efficiency.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $33 – $50 / hour

Shield AI seeks a propulsion technician to assemble, test, and maintain low-bypass turbofan engines for their X-BAT UAV platform in both test and operational settings. This role suits experienced aviation maintenance professionals with an A&P license who want hands-on responsibility for engine systems from development through field deployment.

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Shield AI

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

Lead propulsion test campaigns for an advanced unmanned aircraft platform, owning everything from test design and stand setup through data analysis and insights that guide flight readiness. This role suits hands-on engineers who thrive in cross-functional environments and can drive complex testing programs to completion.

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Shield AI

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

Shield AI seeks a senior propulsion engineer to design and develop engine and fuel system hardware for their next-generation autonomous aircraft, working across the full product lifecycle from concept through flight testing with cross-functional teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $116,352 – $174,528

Shield AI is seeking an early-career test engineer to develop and operate battery and motor-drive test systems for their X-BAT aircraft's high-voltage power systems. This role combines electrical, mechanical, and test engineering work, ideal for someone with hands-on dynamometer experience who wants to contribute to defense technology.

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