Shield AI
Artificial Intelligence • Aerospace • Defense
Shield AI is a leading developer of AI-driven military solutions, focusing on enhancing mission autonomy and battlefield awareness. Their platform, Hivemind, enables rapid deployment of intelligent systems for various defense applications, including drone operation and surveillance. With a commitment to utilizing advanced technology, Shield AI aims to protect service members and civilians by revolutionizing defense technologies through autonomous systems.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
August 28
Shield AI
Artificial Intelligence • Aerospace • Defense
Shield AI is a leading developer of AI-driven military solutions, focusing on enhancing mission autonomy and battlefield awareness. Their platform, Hivemind, enables rapid deployment of intelligent systems for various defense applications, including drone operation and surveillance. With a commitment to utilizing advanced technology, Shield AI aims to protect service members and civilians by revolutionizing defense technologies through autonomous systems.
📋 Description
• Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with deep expertise in mechanism design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. • Lead architecture, design, and development of precision mechanical systems and actuation mechanisms critical to mission success. • You will work with cross-functional teams to create rugged, lightweight, and manufacturable mechanisms—from landing gear to deployable payload systems—while delivering high performance in dynamic and harsh environments. This is an opportunity to design at the edge of innovation and autonomy, with real-world impact.
🎯 Requirements
• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering • 10+ years in mechanical or mechanism design • Strong CAD skills (NX preferred) • Kinematic analysis and optimization • Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods • FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue • GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems • Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes • Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
🏖️ Benefits
• Bonus • Benefits • Equity • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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