Senior Component Engineer

Shield AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI, located in Boston, is seeking a full-time Component Engineer responsible for selecting and managing electronic components across products. The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in an engineering field and over 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing component data, reviewing component requests, and collaborating with electrical engineering teams. The salary range offered for this position is $122,000 - $184,000 annually, in addition to bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in component engineering.
• Understanding of PLM tools and structured component libraries.
• Experience balancing performance, cost, and supply chain risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage component data in PLM systems.
• Review component requests and enforce quality requirements.
• Assess lifecycle changes and drive mitigation actions.

Skills

Product Lifecycle Management

Component management

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Judgment for balancing performance

Education

B.S. in engineering field

Tools

Arena

Teamcenter

Altium

Python

SQL

Job description

Job Description:

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.

As a Component Engineer at Shield AI, you’ll own the selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of electronic components across our products. You will drive component decisions that reduce risk, control cost and ensure long-term product reliability and survivability. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, supply chain and reliability.

What you'll do:

• Own component data and governance in PLM (part creation, attributes, AML/AVL, lifecycle states)
• Review and approve new component requests
• Define baseline quality requirements for COTS components and enforce them through design BOM reviews
• Monitor and assess PCNs and lifecycle changes (NRND/EOL), and drive mitigation actions through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Partner with Electrical Engineering to select components that meet performance, cost, and availability targets
• Build and maintain preferred parts lists and approved vendor lists (AVL)
• Support supply chain with alternate part evaluations and second-sourcing strategies
• Engage directly with suppliers to resolve technical questions

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in an engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (Arena, Teamcenter), ECAD tools (Altium) and structured component libraries
• Strong judgment in balancing performance, cost and supply chain risk
• Demonstrated track record of ownership, high standards, and effective collaboration

Preferred qualifications:

• Degree in electrical engineering or computer science
• Familiar with industry-standard component qualification process (AEC-Q, NASA, JEDEC, MIL, etc)
• Knowledge of electrical component manufacturing processes and common failure modes.
• Proficiency in Python/SQL
• Experience writing specifications/standards for internal company distribution

$122,000 - $184,000 a year

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 is 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.

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.