Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028)

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028) in Seattle, United States. It pays $187k-$281k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Shield AI.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Level classes it as a lead role.
Shield AI has 659 other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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:

Own the design of motors and other electric machines for X-BAT and other next gen aircraft
Design sub-systems and components including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor, and motor mechanical structural components
Integrate designs with the aircraft structure, engine, power electronics, and thermal system
Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro-mechanical designs at a component and motor sub-system level
Release detailed work instructions and documentation in close collaboration with manufacturing
Execute hands on testing and full qualification on a representative dyno, engine test stand, and full aircraft
Perform noise and vibration testing on components for motors and power electronics, including vehicle powertrain and thermal systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of experience in mechanical design of electric motors
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Strong technical fundamentals with material selection, mechanics, dynamics, thermal, DFM, and tolerancing
Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling
Experience with GD&T, stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on manufacturing best practices
Have delivered motor products from design through production
Hands on experience to verify performance and integrate with power electronics
Experience testing for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

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. ### 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.

How we rate this

Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028) at Shield AI rates 31 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028) is an open job at Shield AI.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $187k-$281k a year.
The role is based in Seattle, Washington.
The job was posted on September 22, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Shield AI. Apply on Shield AI