Job Overview
Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Mechanical Engineer
Date Posted
May 7, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888) at Shield AI, Inc. is a critical role focused on ensuring the safety and performance of advanced aircraft systems through rigorous mechanical testing and validation.
- • The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing mechanical tests on hardware components, developing custom test fixtures and measurement systems, and validating performance against design specifications using data-driven insights.
- • The Mechanical Test team operates within Shield AI’s engineering organization, supporting the development of next-generation unmanned aircraft systems like V-BAT and X-BAT, with a mission to protect service members and civilians through intelligent autonomous systems.
- • The successful candidate will deepen expertise in aerospace mechanical systems, lead cross-functional test campaigns, influence design decisions through data, and gain exposure to cutting-edge autonomous flight technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
🎯 Requirements
- • Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems
- • Proficiency with various sensor technologies (force, pressure, strain, displacement)
- • Expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX
- • Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis
- • Experience in mechanical test design, execution, and validation
- • Detail-oriented with ability to work in a dynamic lab environment
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work on mission-critical technology protecting service members and civilians
- • Access to advanced facilities and cutting-edge aerospace systems (V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind)
- • Collaborative, innovative engineering culture with global impact
- • Professional growth in aerospace mechanical testing and autonomous systems
- • Venture-backed deep-tech company with international operations and resources
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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