Shield AI · 1 day ago
Staff Engineering Specialist, Harness Design (R4313)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$36/hr - $54/hr
1+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The role involves architecting and designing complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for UAV platforms, ensuring reliability and performance in high-stakes environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Architect and design complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for UAV subsystem and HIL/SIL test environments
Execute full lifecycle harness development, including electrical topology definition, schematic creation, CAD routing, conductor selection, shielding/grounding strategy, and DFM/DFA considerations
Perform analysis of harness electrical performance, including impedance control, signal integrity, voltage drop, EMI/EMC susceptibility, and environmental derating
Apply aerospace-grade validation techniques, such as continuity verification, hipot testing, insulation resistance testing, and environmental exposure assessments
Prototype, debug, and validate harness assemblies in hardware-in-the-loop testbeds and dynamic flight-representative configurations
Interface closely with avionics, systems engineering, test engineering, and manufacturing to ensure alignment of requirements, connector ecosystems, pinouts, and integration workflows
Define and maintain harness documentation packages, including detailed drawings, BOMs, wire tables, and configuration baselines
Mentor technicians on best practices for EWIS design, standards compliance, manufacturability, and reliability engineering
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1+ year in wire harness design for automotive, aerospace or robotics (advanced skill set preferred)
Experience with electrical schematics and connector selection
Hands-on experience with harness fabrication or testing
Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
Experience designing harnesses for automotive, UAV, or spacecraft
Experience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc)
Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
Familiarity with EWIS compliance and RTCA DO-160 testing
Proficiency in failure mode analysis (FMEA) and root cause investigations
Knowledge of Teamcenter or similar PLM systems
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
2025-12-11
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