Senior Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Aircraft Systems

Shieldai; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to help build the technology behind autonomous aircraft. You will design and develop advanced electrical systems across hardware, software, and mechanical teams, from concept to production.

You will lead circuit and subsystem design, guide cross-functional reviews, and ensure robust integration with firmware. A track record of shipping products in fast-paced settings is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Strong technical fundamentals.
• Contributed to and led multiple product design cycles involving EE, ME, and SW engineering.
• Proven track record of ownership and delivering outcomes.
• Experience shipping products through development cycles in fast-paced environments.
• Clear potential to obtain a S//SAR security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead circuit design and subsystems for next generation aircraft and support equipment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Own circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, verification, debugging, and release to production.
• Define technical product requirements and features; mentor teammates.
• Work with Firmware to integrate logic designs into build/release cycles.
• Develop automated test solutions and drive process improvements.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables; lead design reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Circuit design

System integration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FPGA

Analog design

Digital design

Microcontrollers

Sensors

Radios

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to help build the technology behind autonomous aircraft. You will design and develop advanced electrical systems across hardware, software, and mechanical teams, from concept to production.

You will lead circuit and subsystem design, guide cross-functional reviews, and ensure robust integration with firmware. A track record of shipping products in fast-paced settings is essential.