or apply directly on Shieldai's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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.
- 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
Summarised from Shieldai's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Shieldai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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