• Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and development of complex electro-mechanical systems, fixtures, custom test stations, and automation equipment. • Develop robust 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings using tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor. • Ensure all designs meet DFM/DFA standards and are optimized for production efficiency, cost, reliability, and serviceability. • Communicate complex technical aspects of a project effectively to customers and incorporate feedback into design specifications. • Perform tolerance analysis, FEA (thermal, static, and dynamic), and material selection based on structural, thermal, and environmental requirements. • Collaborate closely with Electrical, Software, Test, and Manufacturing teams to integrate systems holistically and resolve design interface issues early. • Support supplier engagement, part sourcing, and fabrication—domestically and internationally. • Maintain up-to-date design documentation including BOMs, technical drawings, and design change records. • Provide mentorship to junior mechanical engineers and support knowledge sharing across teams.

• Lead the architecture, design, and validation of high-speed serial transceivers across electrical and optical domains • Leverage expertise in systems engineering, control theory, DSP algorithms, and modeling to develop cutting-edge serial electrical/optical-IMDD transceiver solutions • Perform system-level evaluation, modeling, and performance analysis of SerDes transceiver solutions including impairments and mitigation techniques • Develop algorithms and architectures for adaptive equalization, maximum likelihood sequence detection (MLSD), and timing recovery algorithms • Integrate control theory and advanced DSP designs into feasible hardware implementations • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analog design, ASIC design, electro-optical hardware, firmware) to optimize SerDes performance in end-to-end systems • Conduct design trade-offs to meet stringent performance, power, and area targets • Analyze channel models, analog circuits impairments (DAC, ADC, AFE, …) and system constraints to determine system level margin and FEC (forward error correction) performance and optimize system margin • Document design specifications, system performance results, and contribute to IP generation and innovation roadmaps

• The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the analysis, design, and documentation of mechanical systems for building projects. • This role includes HVAC system design, preparation of construction documents, coordination with other disciplines, technical support during construction, and participation in Property Condition Assessments (PCAs).

• Lead the design and development of structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-gen UAV platform, with a focus on primary and secondary aircraft structures. • Own the structural design lifecycle including concept generation, CAD modeling, detail design, and drawing release, ensuring high quality and traceability. • Use FEA tools to perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis, stress analysis, and margin assessment under operational loads and edge cases. • Work closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration across airframe and subsystem interfaces. • Support and lead efforts in material selection, focusing on composites, aluminum alloys, and advanced manufacturing approaches suited to mission and environment. • Participate in and lead design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems. • Oversee the design and execution of structural validation testing, including coupon-level, subcomponent, and full-system testing. • Guide the development of design documentation, analysis reports, interface definitions, and verification plans in compliance with MIL-STD, FAA, and internal Shield AI standards. • Mentor junior engineers and review team members’ work for technical rigor, performance, and manufacturability. • Collaborate with the manufacturing and flight test teams to transition designs from engineering to production and field deployment. • Identify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.