# Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)

**Company**: Shield AI
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: USD 240,000-350,000 per-year-salary
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Shield AI is seeking a Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer to help design and deliver mechanical systems that power advanced aerospace blue-sky platforms from concept to real-world operation.

In this role, you will own hardware development across the full product lifecycle,working hands-on in CAD, analysis, and testing,while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance systems.

Key responsibilities:

- Contribute directly to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems.

- Own mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through test, production, and field support.

- Partner closely with Engineering functions, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable.

- Provide hands-on technical support during testing, demos, and field operations.

Required qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

- 5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace or related ruggedized hardware systems.

- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.

- Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.

- Experience performing engineering calculations to validate design integrity.

- Cross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

Preferred qualifications:

- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability.

- Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME, ISO, or ASTM.

- Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing.

- Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.

The salary for this position ranges from USD 240,000 to 350,000 per year. Shield AI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including bonus, equity, and benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- Mechanical Engineering
- 3D CAD software
- structural design
- material selection
- manufacturing processes
- engineering calculations

### Nice to have
- Root cause analysis
- industry standards
- MIL-STD requirements
- environmental qualification testing
- supplier management

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