Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote

Overview

Shield AI is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with deep expertise in mechanism design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. This role involves leading the architecture, design, and development of precision mechanical systems critical to mission success.

In Short

• Design complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft
• Own the full design process from concept to drawing release
• Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA
• Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Mentor junior engineers
• Support pre-production builds and testing

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
• 10+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
• Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
• Kinematic analysis and optimization
• Structural analysis and FEA
• GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Materials selection knowledge
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• High standards of work ethic and kindness

Benefits

• Opportunity to design at the edge of innovation
• Real-world impact through advanced technology
• Collaborative work environment
• Mentorship opportunities
• Engagement in cutting-edge projects