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Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer - BlueSky (R5825)

Shieldai · Remote

Posted 21 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 days
Shieldai's roles stay open a median of 44 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Shieldai's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Shieldai
low
0 stale, 23 reposted of 462 open
Hiring momentum
615 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Shieldai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Shieldai.

About this role

As a Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer at Shield AI, you will be responsible for designing and delivering mechanical systems for advanced aerospace platforms. Your role involves hands-on work in CAD, conducting analysis and testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and high-performance systems. You will oversee mechanical engineering deliverables throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to field support, while providing technical support during testing and operations.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Shieldai as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
  • 5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace or related ruggedized hardware systems
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar)
  • Strong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA)
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management

Nice to have

  • Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability
  • Familiarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM)
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing
  • Familiarity with power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems
  • Experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers

What you get

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary range provided
  • Role involves working in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines
  • Position requires hands-on technical support during testing and field operations

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Listed by Shieldai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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