Staff Harness Design Engineer — UAVs | Equity + Benefits

Shield AI

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 166,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer to lead the design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for our autonomous UAV platform. This high-ownership role targets architecture, routing, analysis, and drawing release to ensure mission success.

You will perform electrical/environmental analyses, prototype and test harnesses in flight-like conditions, and collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams while mentoring engineers to adopt best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
8+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics.
Strong CAD skills (NX or CATIA) for 3D harness modeling.
Experience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc).
GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
Experience with electrical schematics and connector selection.
Hands-on experience with harness fabrication or testing.
Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and teamwork; security clearance desired.

Responsibilities

Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs.
Own harness design process: concept, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release.
Perform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability.
Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments.
Collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration.
Mentor engineers and drive harness design best practices.