Senior Electrical Engineer (R2259)

$114,295 - $171,443/Yr

Shield Ai - Campbell, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Campbell, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Electrical Engineer at Shield AI will play a crucial role in developing advanced AI products for the defense sector. This position involves leading the design and integration of complex electrical systems for the VBAT aircraft, ensuring high-performance computing, sensing, communication, and power systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while driving innovation and efficiency in hardware development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead circuit board designs for the VBAT aircraft and its support equipment.
• Support the design and integration of complex embedded systems and sensors for VBAT autonomy and AI.
• Responsible for part selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, and supply chain.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Conduct and attend cross-functional design reviews.
• Work closely with CAD engineering for PCB layout using Altium.
• Interface with customers, contractors, and other third parties regarding design execution.
• Provide feedback on team work where applicable.
• Mentor teammates when possible.
• Help develop automated test solutions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, and circuit testing.
• Demonstrated track record of working hard and being a trustworthy teammate.
• Proven ownership over development processes and features with outstanding outcomes.
• Experience successfully shipping products and navigating development cycles.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems.
• Background in fast-paced environments, particularly in startup or R&D settings.
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to innovate under pressure.

Benefits

• Salary within the range of $114,295 - $171,443 a year
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Relocation assistance for international positions
• International premium and hardship differential for international positions