Staff Electrical Engineer (R5988)

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in Washington, DC area seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to drive architecture, sub‑system and circuit design for a next‑generation autonomous aircraft system. You will own hardware development from concept through release, leading cross‑functional teams and mentoring colleagues to deliver robust, fielded solutions.

You will collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to define requirements, select parts, simulate and verify designs, and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
• Strong technical fundamentals
• Led multiple product design cycles across EE, ME, SW
• Proven track record of ownership and delivering high‑quality solutions

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture, sub‑system, and circuit design for next‑gen autonomous aircraft systems
• Support design and integration of embedded systems and sensors enabling aircraft autonomy
• Define technical product requirements and features
• Lead and mentor teammates on the project
• Own circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, verification, and release to production
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain)
• Manage project timelines and deliverables
• Conduct design reviews and integrate firmware logic into build/release cycles
• Provide feedback to other teams to improve hardware development and aircraft reliability

Job description

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 Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube.Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to support the design, development, integration, and fielding of a next-generation autonomous aircraft system. This position requires a balance of technical rigor, rapid decision‑making, and hands‑on engineering to efficiently transition concepts into operational capability. The ideal candidate is comfortable solving complex problems, taking ownership, working within an accelerated aircraft development environment, and is motivated by getting meaningful capability into the hands of operators quickly.

What you’ll do:

Drive architecture, sub‑system, and circuit 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 AIHelp define technical product requirements and featuresLead and mentor teammates working on the same projectOwn circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to productionCoordinate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.)Manage your project timelines and deliverablesConduct and attend cross‑functional design reviewsWork closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycleProvide feedback to other teams where applicableHelp develop automated test solutionsProactively 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

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experienceYou have 8+ years of industry experience as an Electrical EngineerStrong technical fundamentalsContributed to and led multiple product design cycles involving EE, ME, and SW engineeringDemonstrated track record of extreme ownership, working hard, and delivering outstanding outcomesA 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 environmentProactively 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

#LI-JW4#LEFull‑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. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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.

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