# Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration 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: Seattle, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/fa1fe324-9ced-4885-9be8-35760574361e?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-mechanical-engineer-systems-integration/

## About the role

As a Senior Systems Integration Engineer, you will lead the design and integration of complex aircraft systems from concept through production. You will own subsystem-level integration activities, including installation design, equipment packaging, routing, interface definition, and manufacturing support, while ensuring compatibility across structures, avionics, propulsion, and other aircraft systems. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in aircraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, or complex electromechanical system development
- Demonstrated experience designing machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components from concept through production release
- Demonstrated experience leading mechanical integration of aircraft subsystems or complex assemblies
- Advanced CAD proficiency with NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent
- Experience managing engineering data, product structures, Bills of Material (BOMs), and drawing releases using PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE

Tags: X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering...

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-mechanical-engineer-systems-integration/