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Senior Engineer, Architecture and Infrastructure Test (R5485)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test
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Seattle, WA$130k - $200kFull Time EmployeePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Architecture and Infrastructure Test Engineer responsible for designing and developing test systems, PCBs, automated test sequences, and custom test fixtures to ensure high reliability of X-BAT hardware in aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, validate, and deploy 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.
  • US Citizenship required due to security clearance requirements.

Skills

Required:Test system designPCB designAutomation scripting (Python)Hardware test fixtures

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • 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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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