Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBig Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
About the Role
Shield AI is seeking a Spatial Integration Design Engineer to lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures, subsystem installations, and vehicle routing architecture across our platform. This role is heavily focused on mechanical design, packaging, and installation definition within a highly constrained aerospace environment.
You will own the design and development of support hardware, Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) installations, and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and mechanical systems. From concept development and CAD modeling to trade studies, structural analysis, and installation strategy, you will ensure seamless integration of complex subsystems. The ideal candidate possesses strong aerospace mechanical design experience, excellent spatial reasoning skills, and a deep understanding of vehicle integration constraints including maintainability, manufacturability, accessibility, thermal management, and assembly sequencing.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States
San Diego, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead mechanical design and spatial integration of secondary support structures and subsystem installations
- check_circleDesign brackets, trays, mounting provisions, equipment racks, and installation hardware
- check_circleDevelop and maintain vehicle-level LRU layouts and packaging architectures
- check_circleDesign routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and pneumatic systems
- check_circlePerform CAD-based integration and packaging studies to resolve spatial conflicts
- check_circleGenerate detailed 3D models, installation drawings, and engineering release packages
- check_circlePerform fitment, tolerance, and installation analyses to validate integration solutions
- check_circleDevelop installation strategies including assembly sequencing and maintainability considerations
- check_circleCoordinate with manufacturing, structures, avionics, and systems engineering teams
- check_circleSupport procurement and fabrication activities for designed hardware
- check_circleResolve installation and interference issues during prototype build and vehicle integration
- check_circleManage the CAD product structure for BOM exports
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- verifiedExperience designing mechanical hardware and integrated aerospace installations
- verifiedStrong proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA or Siemens NX
- verifiedExperience sizing parts for various failure scenarios
- verifiedExperience creating detailed engineering drawings and installation definitions
- verifiedStrong understanding of aerospace integration and packaging principles
- verifiedFamiliarity with EWIS routing and subsystem installation constraints
- verifiedExperience integrating hydraulic, ECS, fuel, or mechanical systems within aircraft or vehicle platforms
- verifiedUnderstanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and installation analysis principles
Nice to Have
Experience with military aircraft, spacecraft, UAVs, or advanced aerospace systems. Experience supporting prototype builds or vehicle assembly activities. Familiarity with aerospace installation and EWIS standards. Experience with digital mock-up (DMU) and clash detection workflows. Understanding of structural load paths and equipment mounting considerations. Experience with PLM and configuration management systems.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Catia, Siemens NX, Ewis, Hydraulic, Ecs, GD&T, Digital Mock-Up, PLM.
Education: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
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Day-to-day, the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration at Shield AI will lead mechanical design and spatial integration of secondary support structures and subsystem installations; design brackets, trays, mounting provisions, equipment racks, and installation hardware; develop and maintain vehicle-level lru layouts and packaging architectures; and design routing solutions for ewis, hydraulic, ecs, fuel, and pneumatic systems.
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To qualify for the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration at Shield AI position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Experience designing mechanical hardware and integrated aerospace installations; Strong proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA or Siemens NX; Experience sizing parts for various failure scenarios; Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and installation definitions; and Strong understanding of aerospace integration and packaging principles.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration at Shield AI is based in Big Bully Turf, 350, Front Street, Banker's Hill, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Shield AI has listed this Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration role as on-site.
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Key skills for Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration at Shield AI include Catia; Siemens NX; Ewis; Hydraulic; Ecs; GD&T; Digital Mock-Up; and PLM.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration at Shield AI is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.