Shield AI
Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design
Dallas, Texas$81.5k–$122.2kfull time employeemidAdded today
About this role
Shield AI seeks an Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced test equipment for V-BAT UAVs, ensuring mission-critical hardware reliability through custom electrical systems, automation, and environmental testing protocols.
What you'll do
- Design and build custom electrical test systems for UAV hardware validation
- Develop Python automation scripts for test execution and data collection
- Conduct environmental and reliability testing (HASS, ESS, HALT)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on PCB design and power electronics validation
- Troubleshoot and optimize test equipment performance in demanding conditions
- Document test procedures and ensure compliance with defense-industry standards
What they're looking for
- Electrical engineering design and analysis
- PCB design tools and schematic capture
- Python programming and test automation
- Power electronics and RF systems knowledge
- Environmental and accelerated life testing methodologies
- Hardware debugging and troubleshooting
- Test equipment integration and instrumentation
- Technical documentation and communication
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Shield AI
Shield AI develops autonomous defense aircraft platforms, including systems like the V-BAT, requiring sophisticated hardware integration and testing. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and supplier development specialists to design aircraft systems, develop test solutions, and manage aerospace supply chains.
View all jobs at Shield AILikely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing or building electrical test systems; what was most challenging?
- Walk us through how you've used Python to automate hardware testing or data collection.