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Senior Engineering Manager, Mechanical Systems (R4427)

shieldai
Companyshieldai
CategoryEngineering
LocationSan Diego
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryUSD 153k–229k
Posted8 Jan 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (lever)
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Description
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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: Shield AI is seeking an engineering manager of Mechanical Design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership, high visibility role you will lead a team of engineers developing mechanical systems to support Shield AI’s next generation aircraft program(s).    You will work the director of engineering in a deputy capacity to support collaboration across engineering sites, align technical leaders, create mentorship opportunities for junior engineers, and assist in leveling engineering resources across vehicles and programs.    You will set the bar for excellence through technical demonstration, guidance, and mentorship.