About this role
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.
Job Description:
Job Description: Be the expert on integrating weapons an payloads on our aircraft. Using best practices and MIL-STD-1289 to drive the designs for integrating weapons and stores to a weapons bay and designs for external Pylons
What you'll do:
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Combine and collaborate with aircraft design teams to perform mechanical weapons integration activities
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Design pylons and fittings
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Work across analysis teams to iterate designs
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Support design reviews and report on accomplishments of the design process
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Support integration and test efforts including ground and flight tests
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Be the go to person on weapons and payloads physical integration to X Bat
Required qualifications:
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Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
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B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
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10+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
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Familiarity with Bomb rack Units/Assemblies (BRA/BRU) and Launcher Assembly Units (LAU)
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Knowledge of Pneumatic power systems for military aircraft uses
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Demonstrated Experience in designing suspension and release mounting fixtures and fittings
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Demonstrated experience in weapon pylon
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Ability to design
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Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams and across functional organizations
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A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
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Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired
Preferred qualifications:
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Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems
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Familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators
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Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)
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Ability to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments
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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.