Staff Electromechanical Engineer (R3935)
Shield AI
What you'll do:
- Design complex electro-mechanical 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 your design work from concept to reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight test readiness.
Required qualifications:
- B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design
- Expertise in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout. Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro), and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)
- Experience working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces
- Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic electromechanical systems
- Exposure to environmental and dynamic testing of electronics, including vibration, thermal cycling, and fatigue
- Experience working directly with fabrication shops, contract manufacturers, and suppliers.
- Ability to thrive in startups, R&D, or defense innovation environments
- Active or eligible for U.S. Secret Clearance.