Similar Jobs at Shield AI
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Perform hands-on mechanical design, analysis, and integration for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment from concept through production. Produce CAD models and GD&T drawings, validate designs via calculations and FEA, support testing and field operations, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations to deliver buildable, reliable systems.
Top Skills:
3D CadCatiaFeaGd&TNxSolidworks
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Lead global real estate portfolio strategy, site selection, transactions, lease administration, occupancy planning, and analytics. Build and maintain authoritative lease and site inventories, negotiate leases, manage brokers and advisors, create multi-year portfolio plans, and advise senior leaders while coordinating Finance, Legal, Facilities, Security, and operational stakeholders.
Top Skills:
Business IntelligenceFinancial ModelingIwmsLease Administration ToolsMapping ToolsOccupancy Planning Tools
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Lead and mature enterprise Environmental, Health & Safety programs across corporate facilities. Develop governance, policies, compliance, audits, reporting, emergency preparedness, and corrective actions. Partner cross-functionally, manage regulatory relationships, analyze incidents and trends, and grow the EH&S team to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other laws.
Support design, assembly, and execution of mechanical and structural tests for aerospace systems. Install and calibrate sensors, integrate hydraulic systems, run automated data collection with Python, analyze results, produce technical reports, design simple fixtures in CAD, assist FEA comparisons, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware development.
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.
Join a high-impact mechanical test team developing next-generation aircraft that support the safety of service members and civilians. In this role, you'll help evaluate mechanical systems through hands-on testing, data collection, and analysis while working alongside experienced engineers to improve product performance and reliability.
We are seeking an entry-level Structures / Mechanical Test Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering foundation and interest in structural testing, instrumentation, hydraulic systems, CAD, and automation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience designing test equipment, executing mechanical tests, and contributing to hardware development in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
What you'll do:
- Support the design, assembly, and operation of mechanical test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.
- Assist with hydraulic system integration, setup, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Execute mechanical, structural, and environmental test plans while ensuring accurate and repeatable data collection.
- Install, wire, and calibrate sensors including load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers, and displacement sensors.
- Develop and maintain Python scripts to support test automation, data processing, and visualization.
- Analyze test results, investigate unexpected behaviors, and document findings in clear technical reports.
- Collaborate with mechanical, systems, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to support product development and validation.
- Design simple test fixtures, adapters, and components using CAD while learning best practices for manufacturability and safety.
- Support Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to compare analytical predictions with physical test results.
- Assist with fabrication, assembly, and testing of metallic and composite components.
- Help maintain laboratory equipment, improve test processes, and contribute to a safe working environment.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 0-2 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, testing, product development, or a related field (internships, co-ops, research, or project experience are welcomed).
- Familiarity with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
- Basic understanding of mechanical systems, structural mechanics, and engineering fundamentals.
- Exposure to Python or another programming language for data analysis or automation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Internship, research, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, capstone, or other hands-on engineering project experience involving mechanical testing or hardware development.
- Exposure to hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
- Familiarity with strain gauges, load cells, pressure sensors, or other instrumentation.
- Experience with laboratory testing, data acquisition systems, or experimental methods.
- Exposure to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience working with composite materials through coursework, research, or project work.
#LI-MS1
#LA
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.
Shield AI Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451
What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene
Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.
Key Facts About Boston Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
- Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories
