Electrical Engineer I (R4973)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 86,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Trustworthy","Teamwork","High standards","Initiative","Problem-solving"]

Design and own flight-critical avionics electronics for V-BAT, covering circuit and subsystem architecture from concept through modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, testing, and validation. Lead PCB ownership and work with ECAD teams to optimize power density, EMI, thermal, and manufacturability. Collaborate across mechanical, embedded, software, supply chain, test, production, and aircraft teams, and lead design reviews to ensure safety, reliability, and manufacturability.

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Electrical Engineer I (R4973)

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Job Summary

Design and own flight-critical avionics electronics for V-BAT, covering circuit and subsystem architecture from concept through modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, testing, and validation. Lead PCB ownership and work with ECAD teams to optimize power density, EMI, thermal, and manufacturability. Collaborate across mechanical, embedded, software, supply chain, test, production, and aircraft teams, and lead design reviews to ensure safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own flight-critical avionics designs for V-BAT.
  • •Design circuit and subsystem architectures for V-BAT and support equipment, including power management, analog/digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, and radios.
  • •Lead others to execute design, verification, and manufacturing deployment, including mentorship and technical feedback on the power team.
  • •Harden designs for harsh environments such as shock/vibe, high reliability, radiation, and high-altitude.
  • •Drive full-cycle hardware development and PCB ownership, leading PCB layout/design with ECAD engineers and collaborating cross-functionally across the product lifecycle.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 86,000 - 120,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • •10+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer.
  • •Strong technical fundamentals for flight-critical electronics.
  • •Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging.
  • •Demonstrated initiative, trustworthiness, and teamwork standards to improve hardware development projects and aircraft reliability.
Experience:10+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:TrustworthyTeamworkHigh standardsInitiativeProblem-solving
Tech Stack:Circuit designSchematic capturePCB designECADSimulation

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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