Lead Component Engineer, Aerospace Electronics

Ativesite; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a seasoned Component Engineer to build and scale the function for aerospace-grade EEE components. You will define processes, establish standards, and own lifecycle management across aircraft PCBA components, collaborating closely with engineering, supply chain, and program teams in a fast-moving environment.

You will lead qualification efforts, drive testing, and manage data in PLM/ECAD libraries, while balancing performance, cost, and risk.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering, physics or materials science.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep knowledge of EEE components.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, ECAD tools and structured component libraries.
• Strong judgment in balancing performance, cost and supply chain risk.
• Ability to lead technical discussions across engineering, supply chain, and program teams in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and scale Component Engineering processes, tools, and standards as one of the function's first dedicated hires.
• Define baseline quality and certification requirements for EEE components across the XBAT aircraft.
• Qualify and up-screen EEE components for aerospace applications, driving environmental and bench-top testing.
• Own component data and governance in PLM and the ECAD part library, including lifecycle status and approved vendor list.
• Contribute to component failure analysis and root cause efforts.
• Monitor and assess PCNs and lifecycle changes (NRND/EOL), and drive mitigation actions.
• Support supply chain with alternate part evaluations and second-sourcing strategies.
• Engage directly with suppliers to resolve technical questions.

Skills

EEE components

PLM

ECAD tools

leadership

cost risk balance

Education

B.S. in engineering/physics/materials science

Tools

ECAD software

PLM system

Job description

Shield AI seeks a seasoned Component Engineer to build and scale the function for aerospace-grade EEE components. You will define processes, establish standards, and own lifecycle management across aircraft PCBA components, collaborating closely with engineering, supply chain, and program teams in a fast-moving environment.

You will lead qualification efforts, drive testing, and manage data in PLM/ECAD libraries, while balancing performance, cost, and risk.