Senior Hardware Test Architect, Aerospace & Automation

Lever, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a senior Architecture and Infrastructure Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for X-BAT hardware, including custom PCBs, automated sequences, and test fixtures. You will work hands-on in high-reliability aerospace environments, applying power electronics, RF, and DFT principles.

This role emphasizes cross-functional reviews, mentorship of junior engineers, and ensuring scalable, repeatable test solutions that push hardware to its limits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• 5+ years in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent with advanced degrees).
• Deep expertise in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles as applied to hardware test systems.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of ownership—driving projects from concept to execution.
• Team-first mindset with high standards and collaboration.
• US Citizenship required due to security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and deploy advanced test systems for X-BAT components and subsystems.
• Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communication systems.
• Develop automated test sequences in Python for scalability, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Design and integrate custom test fixtures, including relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and harnessing.
• Own and drive cross-functional design reviews, advocating for DFT improvements.
• Work hands-on with HASS, ESS, and HALT testing in simulated harsh environments.
• Be a technical mentor, guiding junior engineers and expanding hardware test expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

Mechanical design

Test engineering

PCB design

Python scripting

DFT / design-for-test

RF & communications

Hardware test automation

Team mentorship

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree considered

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Eagle

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a senior Architecture and Infrastructure Test Engineer to design and develop test systems for X-BAT hardware, including custom PCBs, automated sequences, and test fixtures. You will work hands-on in high-reliability aerospace environments, applying power electronics, RF, and DFT principles.

This role emphasizes cross-functional reviews, mentorship of junior engineers, and ensuring scalable, repeatable test solutions that push hardware to its limits.