Electrical Engineer I — Aircraft Test & Automation (Equity)

Shield AI

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an entry-level Electrical/Computer Engineer to create and validate test systems for aircraft components, develop Python automation, and design PCBs and fixtures for hardware evaluation. You will troubleshoot issues using root-cause analysis and document technical work for cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering by 2026, with hands-on experience from internships or projects.

Qualifications

  • Degree required by 2026.
  • Strong understanding of circuit analysis and measurement techniques.
  • Hands-on experience via internships, projects, or coursework.
  • Ability to document technical work and communicate with teams.

Responsibilities

  • Create and validate test systems for aircraft components and subsystems.
  • Develop Python scripts to automate testing and improve efficiency.
  • Design PCBs and custom fixtures for hardware evaluation.
  • Troubleshoot system failures using structured root-cause analysis.

Skills

Python scripting
Circuit analysis
Laboratory measurement techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

PCB design software

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an entry-level Electrical/Computer Engineer to create and validate test systems for aircraft components, develop Python automation, and design PCBs and fixtures for hardware evaluation. You will troubleshoot issues using root-cause analysis and document technical work for cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering by 2026, with hands-on experience from internships or projects.

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