Engineering Manager, Air Vehicle Mechanical Systems

Job opportunity

Expected salary range

usd229,202

Location

Shield AI
San Diego, CA, United States

Workplace

On site

Job Description

Engineering Manager, Air Vehicle Mechanical Systems

Join Shield AI as a Manager of Actuated Systems and lead a talented team designing critical mechanical systems for the cutting-edge X-BAT VTOL military UAV. Drive innovation in flight-control integration, landing gear, propulsion actuation, and more. Leverage your leadership and engineering expertise to influence architecture decisions, foster collaboration, and mentor engineers.

What you'll do:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team
  • Architect and design key aircraft mechanism systems
  • Set quality and engineering standards
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with various engineering domains
  • Mentor and manage engineering staff ensuring career growth and ownership

Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • 10+ years aerospace mechanisms experience
  • 2+ years leadership experience
  • Strong fundamentals in kinematics, materials, tolerancing, and failure analysis

Why Join? Competitive salary ($152K-$229K), bonus, benefits, and equity await you. Help propel innovative military UAV projects in an inclusive, equal opportunity environment that values your expertise and growth.

Apply today and take your engineering career to the next flight level! 🚀✈️

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Shield AI

Shield AI

🚀 Lead the design of groundbreaking aircraft mechanical systems at Shield AI! Manage a dynamic team developing flight-critical UAV mechanisms, with a competitive salary up to $229K plus bonus and equity. This role offers exciting challenges, career growth, and a chance to impact next-gen military aviation technology. Ready to lead and innovate? Apply now! ✈️✨

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