Shield AI
X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
SeniorEngineer,MechanicalTest
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“Senior Engineer, Mechanical Test at Shield AI. Skills: Mechanical test, Vibration testing, Modal testing. Design, build, and deploy instrumented test and measurement. Support manual and automated data collection”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve customer experience; Deliver high-quality outcomes
Industry & Context.
Technical problem-solving; Troubleshoot issues; Solve difficult problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related technical field, Hands-on vibration testing experience, CAD modeling experience, Working knowledge of finite element analysis principles, Experience with modal testing, Written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work in fast-paced development environment, Ability to navigate ambiguity, Ability to overcome obstacles, Ability to deliver results on schedule
Nice to Have
M.S. or Ph.D. in related technical field, Leadership experience on project, research, or product development team, Experience with root cause investigation, Experience with failure analysis, Experience with design of experiments, Experience with structured problem-solving methods, Experience in startup, R&D, aerospace, defense, robotics, UAV, or high-reliability hardware environments, Demonstrated adaptability, Demonstrated agility, Ability to innovate under pressure
What You'll Do.
and deploy instrumented test and measurement
Support manual and automated data collection
Support data processing
Support data analysis
Understand static and dynamic inputs
Understand system responses
Build trusted relationships with mechanical design teams
Apply expertise to identify design paths
Execute test programs
Perform ground vibration testing
Perform flight vibration testing
Perform modal testing
Perform vibration troubleshooting
Perform strain gauge testing
Perform shaker table testing
Support hardware qualification
Support development test campaigns
Maintain test equipment
Ensure calibration requirements remain current
Develop technical reports
Conduct detailed data reviews
Inform design decisions
Support other test activities
Support engineering activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional partners
Communication Scope
Clear communication
Process & Methodology
Design of experiments
Full Job Description
## 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 contributing to hardware that can directly impact the safety of service members and civilians? Shield AI is looking for a hands-on engineer to help design, test, and validate the next generation of intelligent systems. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform and improve Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. This role will focus on vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing to help engineering teams understand how our products perform in real-world operating conditions. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about engineering principles, curious about how things work, and excited to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to evaluate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve the customer experience. Success in this role requires technical creativity, strong organization, clear communication, and a willingness to listen, learn, debate respectfully, and solve difficult problems as part of a high-performing team. ## What you'll do Apply technical and creative problem-solving skills to quickly design, build, and deploy instrumented test and measurement systems. Support manual and automated data collection, processing, and analysis. Use measurement science and engineering ana
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