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Principal Mechanism Design Engineer (Dallas)

Shield AI Dallas Metro Area Full-time
Engineering CAD Aerospace UAV mechanism design Structural Analysis
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$193,578 - $290,368
per year

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (San Diego)

Shield AI San Diego Metro Area Full-time
Engineering CAD UAV FEA Mechanical Design
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$193,578 - $290,368
per year

Principal Structural Design Engineer (San Diego)

Shield AI San Diego Metro Area Full-time
CAD Mechanical Engineering UAV Structural Design FEA Aerospace Engineering
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$193,578 - $290,368
per year

Senior Structural Design Engineer (San Diego)

Shield AI San Diego Metro Area Full-time
Design CAD Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Structural Engineer UAV FEA
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$110,400 - $165,600
per year

Principal Mechanism Design Engineer (San Diego)

Shield AI San Diego Metro Area Full-time
Engineering UAV Autonomous Systems mechanism design Electro-mechanical
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$193,578 - $290,366
per year

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Dallas)

Shield AI Dallas Metro Area Full-time
Engineering CAD UAV Autonomous Systems Mechanical Design
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$193,578 - $290,368
per year

Senior Mechanism Design Engineer (San Diego)

Shield AI San Diego Metro Area Full-time
Engineering CAD UAV Autonomous Systems mechanism design
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$110,400 - $165,600
per year

Principal Structural Design Engineer (Dallas)

Shield AI Dallas Metro Area Full-time
CAD defense technology UAV Structural Design FEA Aerospace Engineering
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$193,578 - $290,368
per year

Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Harness Design (San Diego)

Shield AI San Diego Metro Area Full-time
Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Harness Design UAV Autonomous Systems
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$161,019 - $241,529
per year

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (San Diego)

Shield AI San Diego Metro Area Full-time
Engineering CAD Aerospace UAV Autonomous Systems FEA Mechanical Design
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemi...
$110,400 - $165,600
per year

The UAV Job Market in 2025

Explore our curated selection of 14 UAV opportunities, primarily in Full-time roles.

Salary Insights

Market Average $159,978/year
Salary Range $110,400 - $290,368/year

* Salary range indicates varying levels of experience and responsibility

Employment Landscape

Full-time

Leading Employers

Shield AI 11 openings
Anduril Industries 2 openings
Odys Aviation 1 opening

Complementary Skills

Professionals in UAV often work with these related technologies:

business development (411) Software Engineering (367) AI (320) Engineering (316) C++ (101)

Career Outlook

While UAV positions are more specialized, they offer unique opportunities for professionals looking to make an impact.

With competitive salaries averaging $159,978 per year, UAV professionals are well-compensated for their expertise.

Why Choose UAV?

  • High demand across 3+ companies
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Clear career progression paths

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