Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R5099)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 115,527 - 173,291 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Team-first mindset","Ownership","Problem-solving","Technical mentoring","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Own the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for V-BAT hardware, from architecting PCBs and test interfaces to building automated test sequences. Develop custom test fixtures and integrate electrical components for power electronics, RF, and communications subsystems. Lead cross-functional design reviews to improve design-for-testability, and perform hands-on HASS/ESS/HALT testing to validate performance in harsh simulated environments while mentoring junior engineers.

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Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R5099)

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Job Summary

Own the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for V-BAT hardware, from architecting PCBs and test interfaces to building automated test sequences. Develop custom test fixtures and integrate electrical components for power electronics, RF, and communications subsystems. Lead cross-functional design reviews to improve design-for-testability, and perform hands-on HASS/ESS/HALT testing to validate performance in harsh simulated environments while mentoring junior engineers.
Location: Dallas
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 V-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.
  • •Drive cross-functional design reviews for design-for-testability (DFT), mentor junior engineers, and perform hands-on HASS/ESS/HALT testing.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 115,527 - 173,291 annually

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or related STEM field).
  • •3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent with advanced degrees).
  • •Deep expertise applying electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles to hardware test systems.
  • •Proven ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in high-stakes environments.
  • •Track record of ownership, team-first mindset, and passion for solving complex technical challenges.
Experience:3+ yearsDefense-techAerospaceHardware test engineering
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:Team-first mindsetOwnershipProblem-solvingTechnical mentoringCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:PythonAltiumKiCADEagleSolidWorksNXCATIAPLCsPCBsRFPower electronicsCommunicationsHASSESSHALT

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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