Shield AI · 17 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer II (R4489)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $132K/yr
2+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of autonomous UAV products, collaborating with teams to ensure product performance and reliability.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Own the design and development of new products and subsystems
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
Qualification
Required
You have a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
2+ year of hands-on experience in design and development of mechanical systems
CAD modeling experience
Knowledge of FEA principles
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
Proven track record of successfully shipping 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hanwha Aerospace,L3Harris TechnologiesHercules CapitalRiot Ventures,US Innovative Technology Fund
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
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