Engineering Manager, Mechanisms (R2785)
Shield AI
What you'll do:
- Lead hands-on design and development of mechanical systems, including actuators, linkages, and moving components.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate mechanisms into UAV and aircraft platforms.
- Drive prototype testing, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Mentor engineers through hands-on problem-solving and technical development.
- Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in hands-on mechanical design, including complex mechanisms
- Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical challenges.
- Strong understanding of commonly used materials and carbon fiber composites & their mechanical/thermal behavior.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
- In-depth knowledge of materials science, structural mechanics, and aerodynamics.
- Experience with validation testing and compliance with aerospace standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
- Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
Preferred qualifications:
- M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
- Leadership experience on a project team
- Problem solving skills including root cause investigation, failure analysis, and DOE
- Experience using Siemens NX
- Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
- Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings
- Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.