# Senior Engineer, Sustaining (R6024) 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: Senior
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-22
- Apply by: 2026-11-06
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/c1d2401c-1dd2-4fcd-b01d-858d82e814b8
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-engineer-sustaining-r6024/

## About the role

We are seeking a Senior or Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the resolution of mechanical issues affecting V-BAT production, testing, and fielded aircraft. This role will support urgent hardware problems while driving investigations through root cause, permanent corrective action, and verification.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience for Senior Engineer or 8+ years for Staff Engineer
- Experience supporting production, sustaining engineering, fielded products, or complex hardware troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations through verified corrective action
- Proficiency with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, and mechanical design for manufacturing
- Strong technical writing, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills

Tags: V-BAT Engineering - Mechanical