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Shield AI · 5 months ago

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer- Ground Support Equipment (R3301)

San Diego Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment for their next-generation unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring robust support systems for military operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems for Ground Support Equipment (GSE), including power units, transport structures, launch & recovery systems, and maintenance tools

Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and specifications for manufacturing and assembly

Conduct structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis to ensure durability and reliability of GSE in field environments

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GSE with aircraft systems and mission operations

Perform trade studies and system optimization to enhance portability, ruggedness, and maintainability of support systems

Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of GSE designs to meet military and aviation standards

Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and support manuals for field operations

Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure cost-effective production and sustainment of GSE

Support flight test campaigns by providing engineering support for ground systems and test operations

Qualification

Mechanical designCAD softwareStructural analysisGround support equipmentFinite element analysisMIL-STD design requirementsThermal analysisFatigue testingAgile developmentPower distributionHydraulicsEnvironmental control systemsMilitary aircraft maintenanceDoD acquisition