Electrical Engineer I (BOS) (R5046)

Shield AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 81,456 - 122,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer in Boston, Massachusetts. This role focuses on the design and development of avionics for the X-BAT system, with full lifecycle ownership from concept to flight testing.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have strong technical fundamentals. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Collaborative experience in academic or engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own design projects impacting X-BAT systems and milestones.
• Lead concept, design, verification, and integration phases.
• Conduct environmental tests and debugging.

Skills

Electrical design software knowledge (Altium, KiCAD)

Strong technical fundamentals

Experience in team or club

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed deep‑tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems, including the V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft.

Job Description

We are building the best team in aviation to drive rapid development and deployment of X‑BAT. We are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer ready to help bring X‑BAT to first flight. The role includes ownership of an avionics project and mentorship from senior engineers.

What You'll Do

• Own a design that directly impacts the X‑BAT system and major flight test milestones.
• Full lifecycle ownership: concept, design, verification, integration, flight test, and manufacturing.
• Design circuit and embedded systems with analog, digital, power conversion, high‑speed, FPGA, MCU, EMI/EMC, etc.
• Integrate and verify systems.
• Perform environmental tests, qualification, and automation.
• Debug, root‑cause, and drive resolution.
• Design for high‑reliability, radiation tolerance, aggressive temperature changes, and high‑magnitude vibration.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong technical fundamentals.
• Experience in an engineering team or club.
• Knowledge of electrical design software (Altium, KiCAD, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $81,456 - $122,184.

Full‑time offer: salary plus bonus, benefits, and equity.

Temporary offer: salary plus temporary benefits after 60 days.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Shield AI is a proud equal‑opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.