Senior Component Engineer, Aerospace Hardware & Reliability

Shield; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with AI-powered systems and advanced navigation. We seek a highly motivated Component Engineer to build the function from the ground up, defining processes, tooling, and standards for EEE components across our XBAT aircraft.

You will own lifecycle management, qualification, and data governance, collaborating with engineering, supply chain, and program teams in a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, physics or materials science.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in component engineering.
• Deep knowledge of EEE components.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, ECAD tools and structured component libraries.
• Strong judgment balancing performance, cost and supply chain risk.

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, with 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

ECAD tools

PLM data governance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

B.S. in engineering or physics or materials science

Tools

ECAD libraries

Job description

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with AI-powered systems and advanced navigation. We seek a highly motivated Component Engineer to build the function from the ground up, defining processes, tooling, and standards for EEE components across our XBAT aircraft.

You will own lifecycle management, qualification, and data governance, collaborating with engineering, supply chain, and program teams in a fast‑moving environment.