Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R5154)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,527 - 173,291 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Ownership","Teamwork","Problem-solving","Mentoring","Attention to standards"]

Own the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for X-BAT’s critical components and subsystems. Architect PCB/test interfaces spanning power electronics, RF, and communications, and develop automated test sequences in Python. Build and integrate custom test fixtures (relays, PLCs, PCBAs, harnessing) and execute hands-on HASS, ESS, and HALT testing to validate performance in harsh environments. Drive design-for-testability reviews and mentor junior engineers.

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Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R5154)

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Job Summary

Own the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for X-BAT’s critical components and subsystems. Architect PCB/test interfaces spanning power electronics, RF, and communications, and develop automated test sequences in Python. Build and integrate custom test fixtures (relays, PLCs, PCBAs, harnessing) and execute hands-on HASS, ESS, and HALT testing to validate performance in harsh environments. Drive design-for-testability reviews and mentor junior engineers.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for X-BAT’s 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.
  • •Drive cross-functional design reviews and improvements for design-for-testability (DFT), including hands-on HASS/ESS/HALT testing and mentoring junior engineers.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,527 - 173,291 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
  • •3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent advanced degree experience).
  • •Deep expertise applying electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles to hardware test systems.
  • •Ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
  • •Proven track record of ownership from concept to execution in a team-first environment.
Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceDefenseAutomotiveHigh-reliability industries
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:OwnershipTeamworkProblem-solvingMentoringAttention to standards
Tech Stack:PythonAltiumKiCADEagleSolidWorksNXCATIAPCBsPLCRelaysHarnessingHASSESSHALTPower electronicsRFCommunicationsDesign-for-testability (DFT)

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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