Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test
Seattle · USD 98,000-140,000 / year · 0-2 years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 17, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 0-2 years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Seattle
- Salary
- USD 98,000-140,000 / year
About the role
- Shield AI is seeking an Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test to support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems.
- This role involves creating CAD models, assisting with test stand design, participating in prototyping and validation, and applying engineering fundamentals in laboratory, shop, and field environments.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems.
- Create and revise CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
- Assist in designing structural and electromechanical test stands and fixtures for aeronautical components.
- Participate in prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.
- Perform structural, thermal, and fatigue assessments with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Develop test procedures, document results, and communicate findings.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas that improve reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
- Support coordination with manufacturing teams and suppliers during fabrication and assembly.
- Apply engineering fundamentals to hands-on technical problems in laboratory, shop, and field environments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, research, and substantial academic projects may count toward this requirement.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, physics, and mathematics.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, material selection, structural analysis, and common manufacturing processes.
- Hands-on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
- Ability to organize technical work, document results, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment with evolving priorities.
- Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.
Preferred qualifications
- Internship, co-op, research, or project experience in aerospace, robotics, automotive, test engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with finite element analysis, thermal analysis, or fatigue and lifecycle testing.
- Experience designing or testing aerospace structures, test fixtures, or ground support equipment.
- Experience using machine-shop tools or rapid-prototyping methods.
- Exposure to instrumentation, sensors, data-acquisition systems, or electromechanical systems.
- Familiarity with hydraulics, nondestructive evaluation or testing, or aerospace testing practices.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees)
Skills
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
- NX
- CAD
- Finite Element Analysis
- Thermal Analysis
