Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858)

shieldai· X-BAT Engineering - LRV
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📍 Dallas, TexasFull Time Employee💰 USD 185K–278K

About this role

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering to support the development of mechanisms for our next-generation autonomous aircraft program. As a contributor on the Launch and Recovery Vehicle team you will lead the design and development of high-performance mechanisms from concept through production release. In this role, you’ll lead and contribute to the development of complex, mission-critical technologies while guiding a talented team to deliver at a high level. Blending hands-on technical work with leadership, you’ll help drive innovation, solve challenging problems, and bring cutting-edge systems from concept to reality.

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What is the salary for the Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) position at shieldai is USD 185K–278K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
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This Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) role at shieldai is based in Dallas, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) role in the X-BAT Engineering - LRV department at shieldai.
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This Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - LRV department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858) position at shieldai was posted on Apr 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering (R4858)
shieldai · 💰 USD 185K–278K
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