Senior Staff Engineer, Electromechanical (R4583)

The role

This job is a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer role focused on the design and integration of avionics systems, taking designs from concept to production. The work covers avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management and aircraft integration.

What you will do

• Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management and aircraft integration
• Perform structural, preliminary thermal and modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments
• Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461
• Own design work from concept to reviews through system validation, failure analysis and flight test readiness

Required qualifications

• B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design
• Expertise in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation and system layout
• Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro) and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)
• Experience working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards and care for mechanical interfaces
• Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis and fatigue/lifecycle testing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities

Nice to have

• S//SAR level security clearance

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
• Salary compensation depends on skill set, experience level, licenses and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.