Description
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join their team, focusing on designing and integrating avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production.
The ideal candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and be passionate about building high-performance avionics systems.
Responsibilities
- Design complex electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration.
- Perform structural, preliminary thermal, and modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments.
- Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461.
- Own design work from concept and design reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design.
- Expertise in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout.
- Experience collaborating with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and manage all mechanical interfaces.
- Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods.
- Familiarity with eCAD software such as Altium, Cadence, or Allegro and harness design software such as Capital or Zuken.
- Experience with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue or lifecycle testing.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities.
- Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance is desired.
Additional Information
- Salary: USD 170,000-255,000 per-year-salary
- Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)