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Shield AI · 1 day ago

Staff Engineering Specialist, Avionics

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$36/hr - $54/hr
date2+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Staff Engineering Specialist in Avionics will support the development of the X-BAT aircraft by designing and executing test campaigns, debugging system issues, and assisting with manufacturing processes.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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Responsibilities

Set up and execute test campaigns for custom circuits and sub-systems such as verifying logic levels, voltage rails, and basic circuit functions
Support engineers through environmental qualification that includes temperature, vibration, altitude, humidity, etc
Debug and root cause system and circuit issues
Design, verify, and deploy simple PCBAs
Architect, design, and build complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies
Assist with equipment procurement, set up lab space, and help set up prototype avionics manufacturing
Capture results detailed and clear documentation

Qualification

Electrical engineering experienceTest equipment proficiencyCircuit schematic readingHarness design experienceCAD software familiarityPLM system familiarityHigh standardsKindnessIndependent work abilityCross-functional teamworkTrustworthiness

Required

2+ years' experience working in an electrical engineering environment and using test equipment such as an oscilloscope, multimeter, thermal chamber, etc
Proficiency reading electrical circuit schematics and applying them to root cause analysis
Hands-on experience with harness design and build
Familiarity with CAD software such as Altium or equivalent
Familiarity with a PLM system such as Arena or equivalent
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

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.shield.ai

H1B Sponsorship

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2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.31B
Key Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

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Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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Recent News

GlobeNewswire
Artificial Intelligence in Defense and Security Global Research Report 2025: Market to Reach $22.75 Billion by 2029 - Long-term Forecast to 2034
2026-01-07
Techmeme
A look at military tech startup Shield AI, recently valued at $5.6B, and its new CEO Gary Steele, who aims to grow annual revenue from $300M to $1B by 2028 (Jessica Mathews/Fortune)
2025-12-22
Fortune
Shield AI took its drones from the ‘Batcave’ to the battlefield. Now the $5.6 billion defense-tech startup’s new CEO says it’s at an inflection point
2025-12-21
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