Senior Electrical Engineer, Shield AI

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• 3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent experience with advanced degrees)
• Deep expertise in electrical design, mechanical, and software engineering principles as applied to hardware test systems
• Proven ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Track record of ownership—driving projects from concept to execution, delivering exceptional results
• A team-first mindset, with high standards for yourself and others, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges
• Track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Desirable

• Our Hardware Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the V-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry
• As a Senior Electrical Engineer on our Hardware Test team, you will own the design and development of test systems that push our hardware to its limits
• From designing custom PCBs and automated test sequences to developing electrical and mechanical test stands, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the highest reliability in aerospace hardware
• This is a high-impact role where your expertise in power electronics, RF, communications, and automation will help shape the future of intelligent defense systems
• Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for V-BAT’s critical components and subsystems
• Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communication systems
• Develop automated test sequences in Python, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and repeatability
• Design and integrate custom test fixtures, including relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and harnessing
• Own and drive cross-functional design reviews, advocating for design-for-testability (DFT) improvements
• Work hands-on with HASS, ESS, and HALT testing, validating performance in simulated harsh environments
• Be a technical mentor, guiding junior engineers and contributing to Shield AI’s growing expertise in hardware test engineering
• Other duties as assigned