Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration

Job Description : Shield AI is seeking a Spatial Integration Design Engineer to lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures, subsystem installations, and vehicle routing architecture across the platform. This role is heavily focused on mechanical design, packaging, and installation definition within a highly constrained aerospace environment. Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.This engineer will own the design and development of support hardware, LRU installations, and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and mechanical systems. This includes concept development, CAD modeling, trade studies, structural and fitment analysis, drawing release, procurement support, and installation strategy development. The ideal candidate has strong aerospace mechanical design experience, excellent spatial reasoning skills, and a deep understanding of vehicle integration constraints including maintainability, manufacturability, accessibility, thermal management, and assembly sequencing.What You'll DoLead the mechanical design and spatial integration of secondary support structures and subsystem installations across the vehicleDesign brackets, trays, mounting provisions, equipment racks, supports, clips, and installation hardware Develop and maintain vehicle-level LRU layouts and packaging architectures Design routing solutions and installation provisions for: EWIS harnessing Hydraulic lines ECS ducting Fuel plumbing Pneumatic systems Perform CAD-based integration and packaging studies to resolve spatial conflicts and optimize vehicle layoutsGenerate detailed 3D models, installation drawings, interface definitions, and engineering release packages Perform fitment, tolerance, and installation analyses to validate integration solutionsDevelop installation strategies including assembly sequencing, accessibility, tooling access, and maintainability considerationsCoordinate with manufacturing, structures, avionics, systems engineering, and test teams to ensure integration compatibility Support procurement and fabrication activities for designed hardwareSupport prototype build and vehicle integration activities by resolving installation and interference issues Participate in design reviews including PDR, CDR, and manufacturing readiness reviewsManage the CAD product structure for BOM exportsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fieldExperience designing mechanical hardware and integrated aerospace installationsStrong proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA or Siemens NXExperience sizing parts for various failure scenariosExperience creating detailed engineering drawings and installation definitionsStrong understanding of aerospace integration and packaging principlesFamiliarity with EWIS routing and subsystem installation constraintsExperience integrating hydraulic, ECS, fuel, or mechanical systems within aircraft or vehicle platformsUnderstanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and installation analysis principlesAbility to balance structural, thermal, manufacturing, accessibility, and maintainability constraints within designsStrong communication and cross-functional coordination skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with military aircraft, spacecraft, UAVs, or advanced aerospace systemsExperience supporting prototype builds or vehicle assembly activities Familiarity with aerospace installation and EWIS standardsExperience with digital mock-up (DMU) and clash detection workflowsUnderstanding of structural load paths and equipment mounting considerationsExperience with PLM and configuration management systems #LI-SM1We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. xaygatp Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.