Mechanical Hardware Test Engineer I
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
Funding history
Investors
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems. You will create CAD models and manufacturing documentation, help develop test stands and fixtures, prototype and validate hardware, perform guided assessments, document test results, and coordinate fabrication and assembly work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field
- 0–2 years of relevant experience, including qualifying internships, co-ops, research, or substantial academic projects
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering, physics, and mathematics
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, material selection, structural analysis, and manufacturing processes
- Hands-on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical systems
- Ability to organize technical work, document results, and communicate effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Responsibilities
- Support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems
- Create and revise CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications
- Assist with designing structural and electromechanical test stands and fixtures
- Participate in prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation
- Perform structural, thermal, and fatigue assessments with guidance
- Develop test procedures, document results, and communicate findings
- Participate in design reviews and improve reliability, manufacturability, and testability
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams and suppliers during fabrication and assembly
- Apply engineering fundamentals to laboratory, shop, and field technical problems
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity