Staff Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer - Launch & Recovery Vehicle (LRV)

Shield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next-gen UAS is a high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.

We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, and testing of the Launch & Recovery Vehicle (LRV) for our next-gen UAS. This role combines hands-on mechanical design with rigorous engineering analysis to deliver a robust, field-deployable vehicle that enables aircraft launch, recovery, transport, and associated field operations in military environments.

This position requires deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and ruggedized mechanical systems. You will own hardware from concept development and analytical substantiation through detailed design, manufacturing, and test validation. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams, you will use analysis to inform design decisions and test results to validate and refine predictive models.