Job Details

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Job Description:

Shield AI is on a mission to build the world's best AI pilot—and we're looking for a Senior Staff Harness Design Engineer to help power that vision. In this high‑impact, high‑ownership role, you'll take the lead in architecting and designing the complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are the nervous system of our next‑generation autonomous UAV platform.

Your deep expertise in harness design won't just support the mission—it will enable it. From concept to deployment, you'll play a critical role in ensuring reliability, precision, and performance in the field, where failure is not an option.

If you're passionate about cutting‑edge aerospace technology and want to build systems that make a real‑world difference, this is your chance to make your mark—on the ground and in the skies.

What you'll do:

• Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs
• Own harness design process: concept, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release
• Perform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability
• Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission‑critical environments
• Collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration
• Mentor engineers and drive harness design best practices

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics
• Strong CAD skills (NX or CATIA preferred) for 3D harness modeling
• Experience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc)
• Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards
• 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 qualifications:

• Experience designing harnesses for UAVs, aircraft, or spacecraft
• 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

Salary: $166,632 - $249,948 per year

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.