Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888)

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  • Shieldai
  • Dallas, TX
  • Full-Time
  • 4 days ago
  • $130000 - $200000
Shieldai
Published
May 5, 2026
Location
Dallas, TX
Category
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Job Type

Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: A senior mechanical test engineer role to develop, test, and validate mechanical systems for next-generation aircraft using lab-based measurement and analysis.
  • The Person: Design and execute lab-based mechanical tests, develop custom measurement tools and analyses, and support development testing and validation of advanced mechanical systems to inform hardware design.
  • Requirements: Proficiency in python for test automation and data analysis, expert-level NX CAD skills, hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and sensor technologies including force pressure strain and displacement.

Job Description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 
Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
NX (CAD) Hydraulic Systems Force/pressure/strain/displacement Sensors Data Analysis Mechanical Test Instrumentation Lab Testing Procedures Python Test Automation

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