Paul Shields

Paul Shields is a Staff Mechanical Engineer with over 11 years of experience in leading complex hardware design for cutting-edge programs, including Sikorsky Matrix Autonomy and Directed Energy Platforms. They have a proven track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams through the entire product lifecycle, adeptly navigating emergent challenges. Paul has held significant roles at Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky, focusing on mechanical design and flight controls. They hold a Master of Engineering in Additive Manufacturing & Design from Penn State University, along with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a graduate certificate in Systems Engineering.