Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416)
shieldai· X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical
About this 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:
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to build and lead the team responsible for all mechanical design, thermal, and harnessing in the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle. You will establish the technical vision, hire top tier engineers, and partner with all other engineer team leads to execute cross-functionally. Extreme ownership is expected where your team will carry designs from concept through manufacturing. Team leads and managers at Shield are expected to have strong technical fundamentals and a history of experience being hands on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) position at shieldai is USD 185K–278K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) position at shieldai located?
This Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) role at shieldai is based in San Diego, California. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) role in the X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) position at shieldai?
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When was the Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416) position at shieldai was posted on Jun 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering - Avionics (R4416)
shieldai · 💰 USD 185K–278K
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