Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Actuated Systems (R2977)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 

-Lead a team of engineers to design, develop, and deliver actuated systems.

-Define technical roadmaps for actuated systems aligned with program goals and aircraft performance objectives.

-Provide mentorship, guidance, and career development for engineering team members.

-Own the full product development lifecycle for all actuated systems, from concept to production.

-Collaborate cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines, including aerodynamics, flight controls, structures, and systems engineering.

-Ensure on-time delivery of designs that meet performance, weight, cost, and reliability targets.

-Oversee the design and validation of mechanical actuators, linkages, servo systems, and other moving mechanisms.

-Ensure robust design practices, including tolerance analysis, fatigue studies, and failure mode analysis (FMEA).

-Review and approve detailed designs, engineering drawings, and test plans.

-Coordinate with test teams to validate system performance through simulation, bench testing, and flight testing.

-Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA).

-Drive continuous improvement efforts and lessons-learned into future designs.

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International based positions (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

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.

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