Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486)
shieldai· X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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:
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) position at shieldai is USD 167K–250K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) position at shieldai located?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) 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 Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) role in the X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) position at shieldai?
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When was the Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486) position at shieldai was posted on Mar 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design (R4486)
shieldai · 💰 USD 167K–250K
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