Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer - BlueSky (R5838)

• Design and develop state-of-the-art electrical systems for fixed-wing aircraft products
• Lead multiple product design cycles involving cross-functional teams (Logic, EE, ME, SW)
• Define elegant, high-performance computing and sensing architectures
• Develop communication and power system solutions
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance hardware development efficiency and aircraft reliability
• Navigate development cycles and deliver high-quality solutions within project deadlines
• Demonstrate extreme ownership and drive outstanding outcomes

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Are you a passionate and innovative Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art bluesky products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! Join us and help define elegant, high-performance computing, sensing, communication, and power systems to support our fixed wing aircraft products.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience

• You have 8+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer

• Strong technical fundamentals

• Contributed to and led multiple product design cycles involving Logic, EE, ME, and SW engineering

• Demonstrated track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

• Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership and delivering outstanding outcomes

• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability

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Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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