Senior Engineer, Architecture and Infrastructure Test (R5485)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 110,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Architecture & Urban PlanningExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Ownership","Team-first mindset","Design-for-testability (DFT) advocacy","Mentoring","Problem-solving"]

Own the design and deployment of advanced test systems for X-BAT critical components, from architecting PCB and test interfaces to building custom test fixtures and electrical/mechanical test stands. Develop automated test sequences in Python for scalable, repeatable validation. Drive cross-functional design reviews focused on design-for-testability, and run hands-on HASS/ESS/HALT testing in simulated harsh environments while mentoring junior engineers.

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Senior Engineer, Architecture and Infrastructure Test (R5485)

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Job Summary

Own the design and deployment of advanced test systems for X-BAT critical components, from architecting PCB and test interfaces to building custom test fixtures and electrical/mechanical test stands. Develop automated test sequences in Python for scalable, repeatable validation. Drive cross-functional design reviews focused on design-for-testability, and run hands-on HASS/ESS/HALT testing in simulated harsh environments while mentoring junior engineers.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Architecture & Urban Planning
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, validate, and deploy advanced test systems for X-BAT critical components and subsystems.
  • •Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communication systems.
  • •Develop automated test sequences in Python to ensure scalability, efficiency, and repeatability.
  • •Design and integrate custom test fixtures, including relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and harnessing.
  • •Own cross-functional design reviews and conduct hands-on HASS/ESS/HALT testing while mentoring junior engineers.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 110,000 - 170,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
  • •3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent with advanced degrees).
  • •Deep expertise applying electrical design, mechanical, and software engineering principles to hardware test systems.
  • •Proven ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
  • •Track record of ownership, driving projects from concept to execution with a team-first mindset.
Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceDefenseAutomotiveHigh-reliability
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:OwnershipTeam-first mindsetDesign-for-testability (DFT) advocacyMentoringProblem-solving
Tech Stack:PythonAltiumKiCADEagleSolidWorksNXCATIAPCBsPCBAsPower electronicsRFCommunicationsAutomationPLCsRelaysHarnessingDFTHASSESSHALT

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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