# Director, Mechanical Systems x-BAT (R6348) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $265K to $370K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/4c23f381-f70a-4042-801f-d6c46351236d?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-director-mechanical-systems-x-bat-r6348/

## 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

Tags: X-BAT Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-director-mechanical-systems-x-bat-r6348/