Role Overview
Shield AI is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration. This is a full-time role in San Diego, California. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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.
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.
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How do I apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration position at Shield AI?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Shield AI. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration position at Shield AI located?
This position is based in San Diego, California. Shield AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration at Shield AI earn?
Shield AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration role at Shield AI posted?
This role was posted on May 20, 2026 (62 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration role at Shield AI require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Shield AI lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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