Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
About the role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai .
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of electric motors
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
- Strong technical fundamentals with material selection, mechanics, dynamics, thermal, DFM, and tolerancing
- Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling
- Experience with GD&T, stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on manufacturing best practices
- Have delivered motor products from design through production
More about this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .
- Own the design of motors and other electric machines for X-BAT and other next gen aircraft
- Design sub-systems and components including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor, and motor mechanical structural components
- Integrate designs with the aircraft structure, engine, power electronics, and thermal system
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro-mechanical designs at a component and motor sub-system level
- Release detailed work instructions and documentation in close collaboration with manufacturing
- Execute hands on testing and full qualification on a representative dyno, engine test stand, and full aircraft
- Perform noise and...
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