Shield AI

aerospace

SeniorEngineer,SystemsIntegration

$110–160k San Diego, California, United States; Oceanside, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Engineer, Systems Integration at Shield AI. Skills: Spatial Integration Design, mechanical design, packaging, installation definition, aerospace mechanical design, vehicle integration constraints, CAD modeling, structural analysis, fitment analysis, drawing release, installation strategy development, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, installation analysis. Lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures, subsystem installations, and vehicle routing architecture. Own the d”

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

resolve spatial conflicts; optimize vehicle layouts; resolve installation and interference issues

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, Experience designing mechanical hardware and integrated aerospace installations, proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA or Siemens NX, Experience sizing parts for various failure scenarios, Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and installation definitions, understanding of aerospace integration and packaging principles, Familiarity with EWIS routing and subsystem installation constraints, Experience integrating hydraulic, ECS, fuel, or mechanical systems within aircraft or vehicle platforms, Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and installation analysis principles, Ability to balance structural, thermal, manufacturing, accessibility, and maintainability constraints within designs, communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Nice to Have

Experience with military aircraft, spacecraft, UAVs, or advanced aerospace systems, Experience supporting prototype builds or vehicle assembly activities, Familiarity with aerospace installation and EWIS standards, Experience with digital mock-up (DMU) and clash detection workflows, Understanding of structural load paths and equipment mounting considerations, Experience with PLM and configuration management systems

What You'll Do.

Lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures

subsystem installations

and vehicle routing architecture

Own the design and development of support hardware

and routing solutions for EWIS

and mechanical systems

Perform CAD-based integration and packaging studies to resolve spatial conflicts and optimize vehicle layouts

Generate detailed 3D models

installation drawings

interface definitions

and engineering release packages

and installation analyses to validate integration solutions

Develop installation strategies including assembly sequencing

and maintainability considerations

Coordinate with manufacturing

Support procurement and fabrication activities for designed hardware

Support prototype build and vehicle integration activities by resolving installation and interference issues

Participate in design reviews including PDR

and manufacturing readiness reviews

Manage the CAD product structure for BOM exports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with manufacturing, structures, avionics, systems engineering, and test teams to ensure integration compatibility

Communication Scope

communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Process & Methodology

Manage the CAD product structure for BOM exports

Full Job Description

## Description Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Spatial Integration Design Engineer to lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures, subsystem installations, and vehicle routing architecture across the platform. This role is heavily focused on mechanical design, packaging, and installation definition within a highly constrained aerospace environment. This engineer will own the design and development of support hardware, LRU installations, and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and mechanical systems. This includes concept development, CAD modeling, trade studies, structural and fitment analysis, drawing release, procurement support, and installation strategy development.  The ideal candidate has strong aerospace mechanical design experience, excellent spatial reasoning skills, and a deep understanding of vehicle integration constraints including maintainability, manufacturability, accessibility, thermal management, and assembly sequencing. ## What You'll Do Lead the mechanical design and spatial integration of secondary support structures and subsystem installations across the vehicle Design brackets, trays, mounting provisions, equipment racks, supports, clips, and installation hardware Develop and maintain vehicle-level LRU layouts and packaging architectures Design routing solutions and installation provisions for: EWIS harnessing Hydraulic lines ECS ducting Fuel plumbing Pneumatic systems Perform CAD-based integration and packaging studies to resolve spatial conflicts and optimize vehicle layouts Generate detailed 3D models, installation drawings, interface definitions, and engineering release packages Perform fitment, tolerance, and installation analyses to validate integration solutions Develop installation strategies including assembly sequencing, accessibility, tooling access, and maintainability considerations Coordinate with manufacturing, structures, avionics, systems engineering, and test teams to ensure

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