Product Design Engineer (R2417)

Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 

Job Description:

Are you a visionary Mechanical Engineer with a flair for Product Design? Do you thrive on turning ideas into groundbreaking products that make a difference? If so, we want you on our team!

As a Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals. 

• Own and contribute to the design and development of new products and subsystems from concept to production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life
• Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, CAD, and FEA. 
• Rapidly design, prototype and test to validate the robustness and proper performance of designs. 
• Lead design reviews. 
• Participate in engineering and pre-production product builds. 
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development and launch of new products. 
• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work. 
•  Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V-Bat reliability  
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven track record of successfully designing and delivering products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment  
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Experience with 3D CAD, CAE, and PLM systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication 
• 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  

• 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. 

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

*Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.