Shield AI
Senior Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design
Dallas, Texas · Senior · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$116k-$173kDetected 1 day ago
PythonRecruitingSolidWorksCATIAPCB DesignAltiumKiCadElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsCommunicationProblem Solving
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About the role
- Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and
- Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Hardware Test Engineering
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for X-BAT's critical components and subsystems.
- 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.
- We design cutting-edge test solutions-custom-built electrical and mechanical systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments.
- 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.
Requirements
- 3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent experience with advanced degrees).
- Track record of ownership-driving projects from concept to execution, delivering exceptional results.
- Track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Python or another scripting language for test automation.
- Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle) and CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA).
- Experience working in rugged, high-reliability industries like aerospace, defense, or automotive.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly in dynamic, evolving environments.
- All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
- Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Skills
- Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
- Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies.
- For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
- Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Compensation
- #LI-JM2 #LC 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)
Benefits
- Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
- 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.
Company info
- Job Description: At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems.
- At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems.
- Our Hardware Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the X-BAT Becomes the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
- If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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