Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5184)

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 . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description

We are seeking a Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems across advanced aerospace and defense platforms. This role focuses on electromechanical assemblies involving actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and integrated mechanical/electrical subsystems.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience developing robust manufacturing processes for highly integrated systems.

What you'll do

• Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for:
• Actuators
• Motors and drives
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Pumps and fluid systems
• Powertrain components
• Motion-control assemblies
• Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electromechanical manufacturing issues
• Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods
• Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews
• Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing
• Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria
• Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams
• Mentor junior manufacturing engineers

Tools & skills

• MES & QMS systems
• 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems
• Supplier manufacturing processes
• 5S/visual management
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in experience in electromechanical systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment.
• Experience with:
• Actuators and motion systems
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Mechanical/electrical integration
• Precision mechanical assemblies
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies

Preferred qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive industry experience
• Experience with servo systems and motor control assemblies
• Knowledge of GD&T and mechanical inspection methods
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Proficiency in CAD software