Staff Electrical Engineer

9 Minutes ago • 4 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $149,134 PA - $223,702 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Staff Electrical Engineer role at Shield AI involves leading circuit and sub-system design for next-generation aircraft, including complex system architectures with FPGAs, power management, and sensors. The position supports the integration of embedded systems for aircraft autonomy, defines technical product requirements, and mentors teammates. Responsibilities also include owning the full circuit design lifecycle from part selection to production release, coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, and developing automated test solutions to enhance efficiency and aircraft reliability.
Must have:
  • Lead circuit and sub-system design for next generation aircraft.
  • Support design and integration of complex embedded systems and sensors.
  • Define technical product requirements and features.
  • Lead and mentor teammates on projects.
  • Own circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain).
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables.
  • Conduct and attend cross-functional design reviews.
  • Work closely with Firmware to integrate logic designs.
  • Provide feedback to other teams.
  • Help develop automated test solutions.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in hardware development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • 4+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer.
  • Strong technical fundamentals.
  • Contributed to and led multiple product design cycles involving EE, ME, and SW engineering.
  • Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership and delivering outstanding outcomes.
  • Track record of successfully shipping products.
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity

Job Details

What you'll do:

  • Lead circuit design and sub-system design for our next generation aircraft and its support equipment. This includes complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (FPGAs, power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.)
  • Support the design and integration of complex embedded systems and sensors which enable aircraft autonomy and AI
  • Help define technical product requirements and features
  • Lead and mentor teammates working on the same project
  • Own circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.)
  • Manage your project timelines and deliverables
  • Conduct and attend cross-functional design reviews
  • Work closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycle
  • Provide feedback to other teams where applicable
  • Help develop automated test solutions
  • 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

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience
  • You have 4+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • Strong technical fundamentals
  • Contributed to and led multiple product design cycles involving EE, ME, and SW engineering
  • Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership, working hard, and delivering outstanding outcomes
  • A 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 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

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

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.

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.

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