Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems - Ranger (R6345)
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
DefenseonsiteStaff$180k–$280k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead electrical system design for a new advanced autonomous aircraft.
- Own systems from architecture through flight test and production support.
- Build intelligent systems supporting real-world global operations.
Ideal candidate
Seasoned electrical engineer who loves owning flight hardware end-to-end, from architecture to flight test. You bring strong fundamentals, calm integration problem-solving, and a mentoring, collaborative mindset.
Requirements
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with flight hardware delivery experience
- Ability to independently lead complex subsystem development
- Skilled at resolving integration issues and guiding suppliers
- Disciplined requirements, documentation and verification practices
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
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