Senior Engineer, Systems Integration (R4310) (San Diego, CA)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical power distribution, environmental control systems, propulsion)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• $114,000 - $160,000 a year

Responsibilities

• In this high-ownership role, you'll lead the systems layout on the vehicle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize size, weight, and cost
• This involves managing the product structure, creating diverse zonal configurations, and spearheading iterative design discussions with key stakeholders to deliver a cohesive final product
• This is your chance to design at the edge of innovation and autonomy, making a real-world impact
• Lead vehicle systems layout configuration
• Create and manage the product structure
• Drive iterative design discussions with key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive final product
• Manage physical and electrical interfaces across stakeholder teams
• Develop critical tools within NX functions (such as mass rollups & EBOM exports)

Full Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Shield AI is seeking a candidate to lead the seamless integration of complex systems into our vehicle's confined spaces.

In this high-ownership role, you'll lead the systems layout on the vehicle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize size, weight, and cost.

This involves managing the product structure, creating diverse zonal configurations, and spearheading iterative design discussions with key stakeholders to deliver a cohesive final product.

This is your chance to design at the edge of innovation and autonomy, making a real-world impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead vehicle systems layout configuration.

• Create and manage the product structure.

• Drive iterative design discussions with key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive final product.

• Manage physical and electrical interfaces across stakeholder teams.

• Develop critical tools within NX functions (such as mass rollups & EBOM exports)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

• Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical power distribution, environmental control systems, propulsion).

• Strong CAD skills (NX preferred) with integration experience

• Ability to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems

• Proven experience leading technical integration efforts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes

• Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

$114,000 - $160,000 a year

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