Electrical Test & Rapid Prototype Engineer II at Shieldai

At Shield AI, our mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians by developing intelligent systems. Our Hardware Test Engineering team is vital to this goal, as we create the test solutions that ensure the high reliability of our V-BAT vehicle. We build in-house electrical and mechanical equipment to perform rigorous component and system-level testing, even under harsh environmental conditions. By joining us, you will help deliver the most reliable aerospace hardware in the industry and contribute directly to saving lives.

The role

We are looking for a Mid-Level Electrical Test & Rapid Prototype Engineer II to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis in the United States. This position is perfect for an engineer who thrives on hands-on design and wants to see their work directly impact the performance and safety of advanced aerospace technology.

Core responsibilities

• Take ownership of the requirements gathering, design, and validation processes for test stands used to evaluate V-BAT subsystems and components.
• Design test fixtures and stands that incorporate relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and various electrical and mechanical components.
• Develop fully automated test sequences using Python to streamline our validation workflows.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong foundation in engineering principles and a history of delivering results on hardware projects. We require the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• A solid grasp of fundamental engineering concepts across EE, mechanical engineering, programming, physics, and mathematics.
• Proven experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects.
• A demonstrated history of project ownership and a commitment to maintaining high standards as a teammate.
• Proficiency or familiarity with Python scripting.
• Experience with PCB schematic and layout tools like Altium.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• The ability to innovate and adapt quickly under pressure.

Compensation and benefits

We value the dedication and expertise our engineers bring to our mission. While we do not have specific salary figures to list at this time, we offer a collaborative environment where you will gain deep expertise in power electronics, RF, communications, and specialized testing methodologies like HASS, ESS, and HALT.

How to apply

If you are passionate about aerospace technology and want to contribute to a mission that saves lives, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application through our careers portal to be considered for this position. We look forward to reviewing your background and discussing how your skills can help us advance our hardware reliability goals.