Electrical Test & Rapid Prototype Engineer II at Shieldai

At Shield AI, our primary mission is to safeguard the lives of service members and civilians through the development of advanced intelligent systems. We are currently looking for a passionate engineer to join our Hardware Test Engineering team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the high reliability of our V-BAT vehicle by creating innovative in-house electrical and mechanical testing solutions that perform under both ambient and harsh environmental conditions.

What is this role?

This is a full-time, on-site position for an Electrical Test & Rapid Prototype Engineer II. We are looking for a junior-level professional who is eager to grow their skills in aerospace hardware development and contribute to a team dedicated to delivering the most reliable technology in the industry.

What will you do?

• Take ownership of the requirements gathering, design, and validation processes for various test stands used to evaluate components and subsystems for the V-BAT.
• Design and develop simple to moderately complex PCBs that serve as the interface between your test stands and the devices under test.
• Utilize Python to build fully automated test sequences while working with a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment, including PLCs, relays, and harnessing.

What makes you a great fit?

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong foundation in engineering principles and a collaborative spirit. We value candidates who are trustworthy, hold themselves to high standards, and are kind to their teammates.

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or possess equivalent professional experience.
• You have a solid grasp of fundamental engineering concepts, including physics, mathematics, programming, and mechanical engineering.
• You have practical experience with multidisciplinary hardware projects, whether from internships, personal projects, or previous work.
• You are proficient in Python or other scripting languages.
• You have experience using Altium or similar PCB schematic and layout tools.
• You are comfortable using SolidWorks or other CAD software for design tasks.
• You demonstrate a history of taking ownership of your work and delivering excellent results under pressure.

What's in it for you?

Joining our team means you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace hardware and gain deep expertise in HASS, ESS, and HALT testing. You will be part of a mission-driven company where your contributions directly support the development of life-saving technology.