Job Title: Senior Engineer – Electrical Avionics
About Shield AI:
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company driven by the mission to protect service members and civilians through intelligent systems. Our innovative products, including the Hivemind autonomy software suite and advanced aircraft such as V-BAT and X-BAT, play a pivotal role in supporting operations around the globe. To learn more about us, visit www.shield.ai http://www.shield.ai and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer specializing in Electrical Avionics to design, implement, and support avionics solutions for our advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and integrate electrical systems that meet stringent performance, reliability, and safety requirements in aerospace environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop advanced electrical avionics systems for next-generation aircraft.
- Lead projects from concept through development, testing, and deployment, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Integrate hardware components, embedded software, and electrical systems to enable efficient and reliable aircraft operations.
- Develop and maintain system architecture, schematics, and documentation for avionics subsystems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams.
- Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and enhancements for deployed systems.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and safety standards throughout project lifecycles.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in electrical or avionics engineering for aerospace or related industries.
- Proven expertise in designing, testing, and integrating avionics hardware and systems.
- Solid understanding of embedded systems, analog/digital circuits, power distribution, and signal processing.
- Familiarity with relevant aerospace standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DO-160, DO-178).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead cross-functional project teams.
- Strong technical documentation and communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms or autonomous systems.
- Background in EMI/EMC compliance, high-reliability design, or flight hardware certification.
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and equity packages.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Bonus plan and career growth opportunities.
- A cutting-edge, mission-driven work environment dedicated to innovation and impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and 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.