Job Overview
Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 3, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Design, execute, and validate mechanical tests for Shield AI’s hardware systems including V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision product lines.
- • Develop and implement custom measurement systems to quantify product performance under vibration, modal, structural, and environmental stress conditions.
- • Conduct specialized testing to evaluate how hardware performs in real-world operating environments to inform and improve engineering design decisions.
- • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to troubleshoot hardware performance issues and recommend design improvements based on test data.
- • Analyze test results with rigor to identify failure modes, performance limits, and opportunities for reliability enhancement.
- • Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with internal and external standards.
- • Document test procedures, methodologies, and findings in clear, detailed reports for engineering and leadership review.
- • Work in a dynamic lab environment to support rapid iteration cycles and product development timelines.
- • Participate in design reviews and provide mechanical test insights to influence early-stage product architecture.
- • Translate operational requirements from field use cases into test protocols that simulate real-world conditions for service members and civilians.
- • Ensure all testing activities align with Shield AI’s mission to protect service members and civilians through reliable, high-performance intelligent systems.
- • Communicate test outcomes effectively to engineers, program managers, and technical stakeholders to drive data-informed decision-making.
- • Stay current with industry best practices in mechanical testing, environmental simulation, and structural dynamics to continuously improve test capabilities.
- • Support the growth of the Mechanical Test team by mentoring junior engineers and contributing to process standardization.
- • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values technical creativity, clear communication, and respectful debate to solve complex engineering problems.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- • Proven experience designing and executing mechanical tests including vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing
- • Hands-on experience with test equipment calibration, data acquisition systems, and lab instrumentation
- • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex test data and derive actionable engineering insights
- • Experience working in a hardware development environment with cross-functional engineering teams
- • Excellent documentation and communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder presentations
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work on hardware that directly impacts the safety of service members and civilians
- • Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment with high-impact projects
- • Access to cutting-edge deep-tech systems and advanced testing facilities
- • Global company with offices across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
Skills & Technologies
About Shield AI, Inc.
Shield AI develops autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for defense and commercial aviation. Its Hivemind AI pilot enables unmanned aircraft and drones to operate without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. The company’s products include the V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone and software for fighter aircraft autonomy. Founded in 2015, Shield AI serves U.S. and allied military forces, focusing on contested environments and battlefield applications. The company integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide resilient, intelligent platforms for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
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