Product design engineer Jobs in Irving tx

Introduction to Shield AI Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the Department of Defense and allies.  Job Description : Are you a visionary Mechanical Engineer with a flair for Product Design? Do you thrive on turning ideas into groundbreaking products that make a difference? If so, we want you on our team!Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hardware Product Design Engineer with a strong focus on mechanical design to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical components and systems for our autonomous products. Your work will directly impact the safety and efficacy of our intelligent systems used in critical defense applications.

What you'll do :

• Lead the design and development of mechanical components, enclosures, and structural elements for autonomous systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, and systems engineering, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of mechanical components.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and BOM (Bill of Materials) for mechanical products.
• Develop and implement rigorous testing protocols to ensure mechanical reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct mechanical validation and verification, including stress analysis, thermal analysis, and environmental testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues through systematic analysis and testing.
• Generate comprehensive documentation for mechanical designs, including specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
• Maintain thorough records of design iterations, test results, and product revisions.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing mechanical designs to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate the latest advancements into product designs.
• Participate in brainstorming and concept development sessions to drive innovation within the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Preferred qualifications :

135,310 - $202,966 a year#LI-JM2#LDTotal package details : Regular employee positions : Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee positions : Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)