Shield AI
Director, Mechanical Systems X-BAT
Seattle, WA · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Mechanical
- Industry
- Defense
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X-BAT Division
Director of X-BAT Mechanical Systems at Shield AI, Seattle, leads mechanical systems and test for X-BAT and oversees mechanical engineering across Group 5 aircraft programs. Responsibilities include architecture through flight readiness and managing landing gear, hydraulics, and environmental control systems.
Required
- mechanical systems
- landing gear
- wing fold
- doors
- flight control actuation
- hydraulics
- environmental control
- thermal management
Preferred
- experience leading managers
- air vehicle systems
- architecture & design
- integration & test
- flight readiness
- group 5 aircraft programs
Employer description
Job Description
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We develop autonomy software and advanced aircraft to help U.S. and allied forces accomplish their missions in challenging environments.
Are you an experienced engineering leader passionate about developing advanced autonomous aircraft? Do you want to build exceptional teams and deliver the mechanical systems that turn aircraft ambition into flight capability? Shield AI may be the place for you.
Shield AI is seeking a Director of X-BAT Mechanical Systems to lead engineering managers and senior technical leaders responsible for mechanical systems and mechanical test on X-BAT, while overseeing Mechanical Engineering and Air Vehicle Systems across our Group 5 aircraft programs. This leader will establish technical strategy, build organizational capability, and oversee execution from architecture and design through integration, qualification, ground test, and flight readiness.
The scope includes landing gear, wing fold, doors, flight control actuation, hydraulics, environmental control, and thermal management. The ideal candidate combines broad aircraft mechanical systems expertise with a demonstrated ability to lead through managers, develop technical leaders, and balance engineering rigor with development speed. They bring the judgment to empower teams, challenge critical decisions, and engage directly when needed to advance aircraft capability.
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