Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388)

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388) in Seattle, United States. It pays $170k-$255k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Shield AI.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Nx, Solidworks and Catia among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Shield AI has 654 other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Design and integrate electromechanical and avionics systems for autonomous aircraft platforms.

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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.
We are looking for a Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team, focused on the design and integration of avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about building high-performance avionics systems, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Design complex electromechanical 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 your design work from concept and design reviews through system validation, failure analysis, and flight-test readiness

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design
Expertise in CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar tools for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout
Experience collaborating with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and manage all mechanical interfaces
Familiarity with the PCB layout process and advanced manufacturing methods
Familiarity with eCAD software such as Altium, Cadence, or Allegro and harness design software such as Capital or Zuken
Experience with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue or lifecycle testing
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities
Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance is desired

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 - Ranger (R6388) at Shield AI rates 10 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 - Ranger (R6388) is an open job at Shield AI.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $170k-$255k a year.
The role is based in Seattle, Washington.
The job was posted on October 23, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Shield AI. Apply on Shield AI

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Mechanical EngineeringAvionicsCADThermal AnalysisNxSolidworksCatiaAltium

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