Senior Staff Engineer, Electrical (R5116)

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 a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Help build the technology behind the next generation of autonomous aircraft. In this role, you will lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems, working across hardware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver innovative, high-performance solutions from concept through production.

• Lead circuit design and sub-system design for our next generation aircraft and its support equipment. This includes complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (FPGAs, power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.)
• Support the design and integration of complex embedded systems and sensors which enable aircraft autonomy and AI
• Help define technical product requirements and features
• Lead and mentor teammates working on the same project
• Own circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.)
• Manage your project timelines and deliverables
• Conduct and attend cross-functional design reviews
• Work closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycle
• Provide feedback to other teams where applicable
• Help develop automated test solutions
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience
• You have 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
• Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership, working hard, and delivering outstanding outcomes
• A track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

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.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal 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.