Senior Staff Engineer, Weapons Physical Integration

Shield AI

. Integrate weapons and payloads on aircraft .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in mechanical and mechanism design with a focus on weapons and payload integration for aircraft, utilizing CAD tools and adhering to military standards. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage design processes effectively.

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CAD SkillsMechanical DesignWeapons IntegrationPneumatic Power SystemsSecurity Clearance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignWeapons IntegrationPneumatic Power SystemsDesign of Suspension FixturesDesign of Release Mounting FixturesDesign of PylonsDesign ReviewsTesting SupportCross-Functional CollaborationMIL-STD-1289 Compliance

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

NX CAD

Certifications & Qualifications

S//SAR Level Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Bomb Rack UnitsLauncher Assembly UnitsMilitary AircraftWeapons BaysDesign Process Accomplishments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate weapons and payloads on aircraft
Collaborate with aircraft design teams on mechanical weapons integration activities
Design pylons and fittings
Work across analysis teams to iterate designs
Support design reviews and report on design-process accomplishments
Support integration and testing, including ground and flight tests
Serve as the go-to expert for weapons and payload physical integration to X-BAT
Use best practices and MIL-STD-1289 to design integration of weapons and stores to weapons bays and external pylons

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong CAD skills (NX preferred)
B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
10+ years in mechanical or mechanism design
Familiarity with Bomb Rack Units/Assemblies (BRA/BRU) and Launcher Assembly Units (LAU)
Knowledge of pneumatic power systems for military aircraft
Demonstrated experience designing suspension and release mounting fixtures and fittings
Demonstrated experience with weapon pylons
Ability to design
Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams and across functional organizations
Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired
All offers contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check

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Equity
Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees
Equal employment opportunity and disability accommodation