Shield AI
Staff Electrical Specialist - Hardware Test (R6122)
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Staff
- Discipline
- Hardware
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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X-BAT Division
Staff Electrical Test Engineering Specialist to build, modify, troubleshoot, and sustain electrical test systems for X-BAT hardware; lead complex PCBA and harness troubleshooting, design interface electronics and harnesses, support production and test operations, mentor technicians and engineers, and drive improvements that improve testability and sustainment.
Required
- electrical test engineering
- PCBA troubleshooting
- harness troubleshooting
- test equipment design
- production support
- rework and repair
- mentoring technicians or engineers
Preferred
- environmental testing
- test-system readiness
- interface electronics design
- improve testability
- leadership/mentorship
- escalation point for electrical problems
Employer description
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:
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Electrical Test Engineering Specialist to build, modify, troubleshoot, and sustain the electrical test systems used to prove X-BAT hardware is reliable and mission ready. The Hardware Test Engineering team develops custom equipment for component- and system-level testing at ambient and simulated harsh environmental conditions.
This is a senior hands-on technical role focused on electrical execution and test-system readiness. You will perform complex PCBA and harness troubleshooting and rework, build and validate test equipment, design interface electronics and harnesses, support production and test operations, and lead improvements that make hardware easier to test, repair, and sustain. You will also mentor technicians and engineers, establish strong workmanship practices, and serve as a trusted escalation point for difficult electrical problems.
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