Engineering Manager, Air Vehicle Mechanical Systems

Job opportunity

Expected salary range

usd229,202

Location

Shield AI
Dallas, TX, United States

Workplace

On site

Job Description

Join Shield AI as an Engineering Manager for Air Vehicle Mechanical Systems!

Lead a dynamic team designing cutting-edge mechanisms for our revolutionary jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform, X-BAT. Drive innovation in flight-critical systems including doors, landing gear, and propulsion actuation. You'll mentor talented engineers, own key architectural decisions, and collaborate across multiple disciplines to push aerospace technology forward. We offer competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and equity in a role that values leadership, deep aerospace expertise, and hands-on innovation.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team.
  • Oversee mechanism design, testing, and integration.
  • Set engineering quality standards and promote cross-functional collaboration.
  • Coach engineers for career growth and manage workload and project risks.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years aerospace mechanisms experience.
  • Leadership experience and strong engineering fundamentals.

Salary & Benefits:

  • $152,802 - $229,202 annually plus bonuses, benefits & equity.

Apply now to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of military UAVs!

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Shield AI

🚀 Lead innovation at Shield AI as an Engineering Manager! You'll guide a talented team crafting critical mechanical systems for our cutting-edge military UAV. Competitive salary from $152,802 to $229,202/year, plus excellent benefits and equity. If you're passionate about aerospace engineering leadership and want to drive impactful projects, this is your opportunity to soar!

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