Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems & Flight Testing

Shield AI; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego, CA seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead design and integration of embedded systems for autonomous flight platforms, from concept through flight testing and manufacturing.

You will design analog, digital, power, FPGA, and high‑speed circuits using Altium or KiCAD. A record of team projects and the ability to obtain a security clearance are valued. You will work under senior mentors to deliver robust, flight‑worthy hardware.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical design software like Altium or KiCAD.
• Background participating in engineering clubs or team projects.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical projects from initial concept through flight testing and manufacturing.
• Design embedded systems including analog, digital, power, FPGA, and high-speed circuits.
• Perform system integration, environmental testing, and root cause debugging.
• Receive direct technical mentorship from senior engineering staff.

Skills

Team projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Job description

Shield AI in San Diego, CA seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead design and integration of embedded systems for autonomous flight platforms, from concept through flight testing and manufacturing.

You will design analog, digital, power, FPGA, and high‑speed circuits using Altium or KiCAD. A record of team projects and the ability to obtain a security clearance are valued. You will work under senior mentors to deliver robust, flight‑worthy hardware.