Senior Electrical Engineer (R2259)

Posted 19 Hours Ago
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Dallas, TX
114K-171K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Role
The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead circuit board designs for VBAT aircraft and support equipment, managing design integration for embedded systems and sensors. Responsibilities include project management, collaboration with cross-functional teams, overseeing design reviews, and developing automated test solutions while mentoring teammates and improving processes.
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Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 


Job Description:

Are you a passionate and innovative Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! Join us and help define elegant, high-performance computing, sensing, communication, and power systems to support our fixed wing aircraft products. 

What you'll do:

  • Lead circuit board designs for the VBAT aircraft and its support equipment. This includes complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.) 
  • Support the design and integration of complex embedded systems and sensors which enable VBAT autonomy and AI 
  • Be responsible for 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 CAD engineering for PCB layout (Altium) 
  • Interface with customers, contractors, and other 3rd parties as it pertains to design execution of our products 
  • Provide feedback on other team work where applicable 
  • Mentor teammates when possible 
  • 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 V-Bat reliability 
  • Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience
  • Have contributed to a product design involving EE, ME, and SW engineering. 
  • You are experienced with circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, and circuit testing. 
  • Demonstrated track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. 
  • Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
  • Proven 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 client 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 V-Bat reliability

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
  • Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings 
  • Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes. 

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity


Total package details for International based positions (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.


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.


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

Top Skills

Circuit Design
The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
750 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Our Hivemind autonomy stack is the first and only autonomous AI Pilot, deployed in combat since 2018. Hivemind enables intelligent teams of aircraft to perform missions ranging from room clearance, to penetrating air defense systems, and dogfighting F-16s.

Why Work With Us

What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.

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