# Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4967) 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: $150K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/e3467197-7f30-4a63-afad-51b7794fda2a
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-tool-design-r4967/

## About the role

The Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis, release, fabrication, and prove-out) ensuring safe, repeatable, first-time-right assembly. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety to deliver robust tooling that supports pilot builds through rate production.

## What they're looking for

- 7+ years of experience in tooling design, mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
- Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities

Tags: Manufacturing Engineering