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 [](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