Electrical Test Systems Engineer for UAV Hardware

Shield; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Hardware Test team to design and automate test systems validating power, RF, and communications for UAV hardware. You will work hands-on with PCB design, Python scripting, and environmental testing to ensure high reliability.

The role involves cross-disciplinary collaboration, rapid iteration, and ownership of testability improvements that directly affect mission success.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary hardware projects and ownership of results.
• Strong foundation in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and own test systems for UAV components from concept to validation.
• Work across power electronics, RF, communications, and system integration.
• Develop PCBs to interface test stands and DUT.
• Build custom test fixtures with relays, PLCs, PCBAs, harnessing for automated testing.
• Automate test sequences using Python for repeatability and efficiency.
• Participate in design reviews to improve testability and hardware validation.
• Adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment with mission impact.

Skills

Python scripting

PCB design

Electrical engineering

RF communications

Test automation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Hardware Test team to design and automate test systems validating power, RF, and communications for UAV hardware. You will work hands-on with PCB design, Python scripting, and environmental testing to ensure high reliability.

The role involves cross-disciplinary collaboration, rapid iteration, and ownership of testability improvements that directly affect mission success.