Shieldai

Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Motor Design (R6028)

United States · On-site · Full Time Employee

USD 187,000–281,000/per-year-salary

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  • EmployerShieldai
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull Time Employee
  • Employer posted
  • Salary (as stated by the employer)USD 187,000 – 281,000 per per-year-salary

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

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
  • 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
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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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  • Work styleOn-site
  • Employment typeFull Time Employee
  • SeniorityLead / Principal
  • Salary (as stated by the employer)USD 187,000–281,000 per per-year-salary
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