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About the role
Lead and develop the mechanical systems and mechanical test organization for X-BAT, while providing leadership across Mechanical Engineering and Air Vehicle Systems for our Group 5 aircraft portfolio. Define organizational structure, establish clear ownership and decision authority, and align talent and resources with aircraft and program priorities. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 15+ years of relevant experience in aerospace mechanical systems, air vehicle systems, or comparable complex hardware development
- Substantial experience managing engineering managers and senior technical leaders within a multidisciplinary engineering organization
- Broad technical credibility across aircraft mechanical systems, with significant expertise in landing gear, actuation, mechanisms, environmental control, or thermal management
- Demonstrated success building engineering organizations, hiring and developing leaders, allocating resources, and maintaining high technical standards
- Experience guiding teams through hardware development, systems integration, verification, supplier execution, manufacturing, and flight test
More about this role
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We develop autonomy software and advanced aircraft to help U.S. and allied forces accomplish their missions in challenging environments.
Are you an experienced engineering leader passionate about developing advanced autonomous aircraft? Do you want to build exceptional teams and deliver the mechanical systems that turn aircraft ambition into flight capability? Shield AI may be the place for you.
Shield AI is seeking a Director of X-BAT Mechanical Systems to lead engineering managers and senior technical leaders responsible for mechanical systems and mechanical test on X-BAT, while overseeing Mechanical Engineering and Air Vehicle Systems across our Group 5 aircraft programs. This leader will establish technical strategy, build organizational capability, and oversee execution from architecture and design through integration, qualification, ground test, and flight readiness.
The scope includes landing gear, wing fold, doors, flight control actuation, hydraulics, environmental control, and thermal management. The ideal candidate combines broad aircraft mechanical systems expertise with a...
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