Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown jets (F-16; MQM-178 Firejet), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (MQ-35 V-BAT), and three quadcopters (Nova, Nova 2, iPRD). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and innovative Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI 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 VBAT aircraft.

What you'll do:

Own and contribute to circuit board and system designs for the VBAT and supporting equipment. These require complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry. Our designs include processing, power management, analog, digital, RF, controls, sensors, cameras, etc.
Own and contribute to the design of specific product features while working with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, production, supply chain, etc.)
Contribute to schematic capture, modeling, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production
Provide feedback on status of your project schedule and deliverables
Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews
Work closely with CAD engineering for PCB layout
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 V-Bat reliability.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (or will be graduating in 2024/2025)
You have experience as an electrical engineer such as full-time, internship, co-op, engineering club, etc.
You have experience with: circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, and circuit testing.
Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features 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.
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

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Total package details for U.S. based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days

of employment)

- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Total package details for International based positions (where applicable):

- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer

allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.

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.

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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