Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test

Role Overview

At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Hardware Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the V-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry.

What You Will Do

Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for V-BAT’s critical components and subsystems. Develop automated test sequences in Python, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and repeatability.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a high-impact role where your expertise in power electronics, RF, communications, and automation will help shape the future of intelligent defense systems. You will be a technical mentor, guiding junior engineers and contributing to Shield AI’s growing expertise in hardware test engineering.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• 3+ years of industry 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

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity