Sr. Staff Engineer, Supply Chain - Mechanical Commodities (R6524)

Shield AI|03 Nov 2026

fulltimeonsite$210,000–$315,000 USD per year

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Listed location: Seattle, Washington

Work arrangement: onsite. A remote label does not confirm worldwide eligibility or visa sponsorship.

Stated pay: $210,000–$315,000 USD per year, as published by the employer.

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Job Description

About the role

Shield AI is looking for a highly skilled, motivated Supplier Development Engineer to lead the technical development, industrialization, and performance improvement of suppliers for critical mechanical commodities. These include precision-machined components, airframe structures, landing gear, composites and propulsion/engine hardware.

You'll be the main technical interface between suppliers and Shield AI's Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams. You'll solve supplier problems that affect quality, on-time delivery, and scaling. You'll onboard suppliers to new designs and lead them through qualification and production ramp-up. This work is central to our mission of delivering affordable, autonomous mass at scale.

The role involves a lot of travel, up to 50%, including regular trips internationally to develop and build the supply base there.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Is the Sr. Staff Engineer, Supply Chain - Mechanical Commodities (R6524) position at Shield AI remote?

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Shield AI is hiring for a full-time Sr. Staff Engineer, Supply Chain - Mechanical Commodities (R6524) position.

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