Engineer II, Electrical (R5111)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Rundown AI, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the V-BAT electrical engineering team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves designing and integrating power systems for advanced aircraft in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in electrical engineering, proven problem-solving skills, and a passion for innovation.

The job requires collaboration across various teams to ensure the success of projects aimed at enhancing autonomous aviation technology. A comprehensive benefits package, including salary, bonuses, and equity, is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience as an electrical engineer (full-time, internship, co-op, etc.).
• Demonstrated track record of ownership and delivering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design complex circuitry for power management and embedded systems.
• Lead troubleshooting of avionic systems and root cause analysis.
• Work with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Complex power system design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience

Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed defense‑tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology supports worldwide operations.

Job Description

Shield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V‑BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high‑stakes environments.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the V‑BAT electrical engineering team, focused on the design, integration, and troubleshooting of power systems to the aircraft and ground support systems. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems, who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Circuit and sub‑system design for V‑BAT and its support equipment, including complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.)
• Design and integration of complex power systems
• Lead avionic systems troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Own component selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.)
• Work closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycle
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience
• Experience as an electrical engineer (full‑time, internship, co‑op, engineering club, etc.)
• Experience in complex power system design is a plus
• Strong technical fundamentals
• Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership, working hard, and delivering outstanding outcomes
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability

Benefits

Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment.

Salary compensation influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Equal Opportunity

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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.