Shield AI · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Quality Engineer (R3530)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Electrical Quality Engineer will lead investigations into PCBA and electrical issues, ensuring robust testing and quality control in production environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Provide DFM/DFT feedback to design engineering to mitigate manufacturing and electrical test escapes
Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) with Electrical Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Test, and Supplier Development teams to ensure smooth production integration and robust testing coverage
Lead initial root cause analysis (RCA) for PCBA and electrical issues detected in production—driving containment, fault isolation, and data-backed corrective actions
Collaborate with Production, Hardware Test, Electrical Engineering, and Supplier Development Engineering to identify systemic issues and improve product and supplier performance
Maintain RCA documentation and non-conformance records in the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards
Own end-to-end quality for avionics electronics and harnesses—from assembly through aircraft acceptance test
Define inspection steps, acceptance criteria, and manufacturing quality controls for PCB/PCBA electrical assemblies and harnesses
Report recurring issues and lessons learned during design reviews to prevent repeat failures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering field
5+ years of experience performing RCA and corrective actions for PCBA/electrical hardware in production or test environments
Strong understanding of schematics, PCB layouts, and circuit diagnostics
Hands-on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment
Familiarity with QMS processes, structured problem-solving, and technical documentation
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering
Experience designing and troubleshooting PCBAs and developing functional test plans
Working knowledge of Python or C/C++ for test automation and data analysis
Proficiency with advanced test instruments (oscilloscope, spectrum/network analyzer, SMU, etc.)
Strong understanding of electronics reliability, failure mechanisms, and metrology
Experience with environmental testing (HALT/HASS, thermal, vibration, TVAC)
Background in Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive environments using Lean/Six Sigma methods
Proven ability to work effectively across production, test, and supplier engineering functions
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.
1001-5000 employees
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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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