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Senior Engineer, Mechanisms (R4890)

Shield AISeattle, WashingtonX-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
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Salary
$130K - $200K USD
Job type
Full Time Employee
Posted
29 Apr 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Engineer, Mechanisms position at Defense in Seattle, Washington is a full-time mechanical engineering role focused on building advanced autonomous UAV systems. This opportunity suits an innovative product design engineer who wants to build intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the mechanical design and development of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle products.
Architect new products and execute detailed design work for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
Utilize industry-standard design and analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle.
Partner with internal teams and external collaborators to build prototypes, run tests, and transition products into production.
Drive product features to successfully meet rigorous performance, schedule, and reliability objectives.

Requirements

Passion for designing innovative product technology.
Capability to handle detailed design for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
Readiness to collaborate across teams on prototyping, testing, and production releases.

Skills and Tools

Mechanical design and analysis tools
Electro-mechanical assembly techniques
Prototyping and testing methodologies

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $130,000 to $200,000 USD
Full Time Employee status

About the Company

Defense, operating through Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense technology organization dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The company builds key products including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, alongside Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality tech. With a global presence spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the company deploys technology supporting active operations worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Engineer, Mechanisms job?

The job is located in Seattle, Washington.

What is the salary range for this role?

The annual salary ranges from $130,000 to $200,000 USD.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employee position.

What department does this role belong to?

This role belongs to the X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical department.

How do I apply for the Senior Engineer, Mechanisms position?

You can apply by visiting the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Shield AI careers page.

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