Shield AI · 18 hours ago
Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4413)
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
9+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a highly skilled Structures/Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems, ensuring product performance and safety through rigorous testing and analysis.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical performance, structural integrity, and environmental durability from start to finish
Design, build, and operate test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation
Integrate and calibrate a range of sensors (e.g., load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers) into test setups for accurate data collection
Create and maintain python scripts to provide automation, signal processing, and result visualization
Analyze test data, troubleshoot system behaviors, and generate detailed technical reports with design feedback
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, systems, and electrical engineering to define test requirements, run test campaigns and deliver high quality results
Lead CAD design of custom test equipment, prototypes, fixtures, and components, ensuring manufacturability and safety
Perform Finite Element Analysis to simulate mechanical performance, validate design assumptions, and correlate analytical results with test data
Work with metallic/composite materials in the design, fabrication, and testing of mechanical components, with consideration for their unique properties such as anisotropy, delamination risk, and layup configuration
Support lab safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of test capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
9+ years of experience in mechanical testing or product development environments
Strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and their control/measurement
Experience with sensor selection, integration, and calibration in test environments
Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data analysis
Advanced CAD skills in Siemens NX with experience designing test hardware and prototypes
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in team settings
Preferred
Hands-on experience performing MIL-STD testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) including vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI/EMC testing
Subject Matter Expert in aerospace structures and dynamics test environments
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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