Engineer I, Electrical Integration & Test (R5136)

Shield AI · X-BAT Division

Pay: $97,000–$140,000/yr
Hours: Full Time Employee
Where: Seattle, Washington
Posted: Jun 5

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-BAT aircraft, 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:

At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Integration Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the X-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry.

What you'd do

Design and own test systems for critical UAV electrical system test, from concept to validation.
Work across multiple EE disciplines, including power electronics, RF, communications, and system integration.
Develop PCBs to interface between test stands and the device-under-test (DUT).
Build custom test fixtures integrating PCBAs, Test Equipment, and harnessing for automated and high-fidelity testing.
Automate test sequences using Python, ensuring repeatability, efficiency, and scalability.
Collaborate in cross-functional design reviews, advocating for testability improvements that streamline hardware validation.
Adapt and innovate in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment, where your work directly impacts mission success.
Other duties as assigned.
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
Strong foundation in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles.