Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-Time
Published
Jun 12, 2026
Closes
No date supplied
The role
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. 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.
Requirements
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 q