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Senior Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design

Shield AI· X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
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Seattle, WA$140k - $210kFull Time EmployeePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Electrical Engineer on Shield AI's Hardware Test Engineering team responsible for designing and developing test systems to ensure high reliability of X-BAT aircraft hardware, including custom PCBs, automated test sequences, and test fixtures, with expertise in power electronics, RF, communications, and automation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for X-BAT’s critical components and subsystems.
  • Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communication systems.
  • Develop automated test sequences in Python, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and repeatability.
  • Design and integrate custom test fixtures, including relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and harnessing.
  • Own and drive cross-functional design reviews, advocating for design-for-testability (DFT) improvements.
  • Work hands-on with HASS, ESS, and HALT testing, validating performance in simulated harsh environments.
  • Be a technical mentor, guiding junior engineers and contributing to Shield AI’s growing expertise in hardware test engineering.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent experience with advanced degrees).
  • Deep expertise in electrical design, mechanical, and software engineering principles as applied to hardware test systems.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • Track record of ownership—driving projects from concept to execution, delivering exceptional results.
  • A team-first mindset, with high standards for yourself and others, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
  • Track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Skills

Required:PythonTest equipment design
Nice to have:PCB designMechanical CAD

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment) + temporary benefits package
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location.
  • Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available; information on AI usage in hiring disclosed.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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