Senior Component Engineer

Shield AI; San Diego (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a full-time employee for a technical role in managing component data and governance in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in tools like Altium and Python/SQL. Compensation ranges from $122,000 to $184,000 annually, plus bonuses and benefits. Join Shield AI to contribute to innovative technology solutions in San Diego.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a technical role.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management and structured component libraries.
• Demonstrated track record of ownership and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Own component data and governance in PLM.
• Review and approve new component requests.
• Monitor and assess PCNs and lifecycle changes.

Skills

Effective collaboration

Strong judgment in balancing performance, cost, and supply-chain risk

Education

B.S. in an engineering field

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management tools (Arena, Teamcenter)

ECAD tools (Altium)

Python

SQL

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems and autonomous aviation technology.

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.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard component qualification processes (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.

Compensation & Benefits

$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 the above range + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment).

All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.