Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028)

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>](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI).

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• 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 vibration testing on components for motors and power electronics, including vehicle powertrain and thermal systems

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Hands on experience to verify performance and integrate with power electronics
• Experience testing for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others