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Staff Engineering Specialist, Avionics (R5109)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
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Seattle, WA$33/hr - $50/hrFull Time EmployeePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Staff Engineering Specialist focused on supporting the Avionics team developing a flight-critical, custom avionics system for the X-BAT aircraft, covering design, verification, procurement, manufacturing, and testing.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and execute test campaigns for custom circuits and sub-systems such as verifying logic levels, voltage rails, and basic circuit functions
  • Support engineers through environmental qualification that includes temperature, vibration, altitude, humidity, etc.
  • Debug and root cause system and circuit issues
  • Design, verify, and deploy simple PCBAs
  • Architect, design, and build complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies
  • Assist with equipment procurement, set up lab space, and help set up prototype avionics manufacturing
  • Capture results detailed and clear documentation

Qualifications

  • 2+ years' experience working in an electrical engineering environment and using test equipment such as an oscilloscope, multimeter, thermal chamber, etc.
  • Proficiency reading electrical circuit schematics and applying them to root cause analysis
  • Hands-on experience with harness design and build
  • Familiarity with CAD software such as Altium or equivalent
  • Familiarity with a PLM system such as Arena or equivalent
  • Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
  • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Skills

Required:Electrical engineeringSchematic readingHarness designCAD (Altium or equivalent)PLM systems (Arena or equivalent)

Benefits

  • 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)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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