EngineerII,MechanicalDesigner/Drafter

## 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.  ## What you'll do Support the design of complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system Support the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing on the pathway to production and field deployment Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems. Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality. ## Required qualifications B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering 2+ years in mechanical or mechanism design for ground vehicles Strong CAD skills (NX preferred) Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others ## Preferred qualifications