Shield AI · 2 weeks ago
Staff Engineering Specialist, System Integration (R4324)
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$36/hr - $54/hrShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As a Staff Engineering Specialist on the Hardware Test team, you will design and automate test systems for UAVs, ensuring reliability through collaboration with various engineering teams and hands-on work with hardware and software.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Design, build, and own hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and simulation test systems
Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, software, and systems teams to deliver a cohesive, well-managed test environment with strong configuration control
Design and fabricate avionics wire harnesses and cable assemblies
Participate in cross-functional design reviews, advocating for testability improvements that accelerate and de-risk hardware validation
Debug hardware issues and provide clear root-cause analysis to engineering teams
Adapt and innovate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where your work directly impacts mission success
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Strong foundation in electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals
Experience contributing to multidisciplinary hardware development efforts
Demonstrated ownership, innovation, and ability to deliver results in complex technical environments
Proficiency with electrical test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies) to validate and debug circuits and harnesses
Team-oriented mindset with high personal standards, adaptability, and a solutions-focused approach
Proven reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively
Ability to take projects from concept through execution with minimal oversight
Preferred
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience, or current undergraduate, graduate, or PhD student with an expected 2025 graduation
Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle
Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA) for fixture and test hardware design
Ability to solve problems under pressure and pivot quickly in a dynamic engineering environment
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
Washington Technology
2026-01-11
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