Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888)

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Dallas, TexasPosted 11 weeks ago

Role Overview

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888). This is a full-time role in Dallas, Texas. 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

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.

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How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888) position at Shield AI?

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Where is the Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888) position at Shield AI located?

This position is based in Dallas, Texas. Shield AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888) at Shield AI earn?

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When was the Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4888) role at Shield AI posted?

This role was posted on May 5, 2026 (78 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.