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Electrical Engineer I (TX)

Dallas, Texas

Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

We are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer that is ready to help us bring X-BAT to first flight. You will own a project that ties directly to our critical path avionics development while receiving directly mentorship from Senior Electrical Engineers and other cross-functional leads. Our team looks for engineers that value first principles engineering and extreme ownership.

What you'll do:

Own a design that directly impacts the X-BAT system and major flight test milestones. A senior engineer is assigned as a direct mentor to provide technical review and professional feedback.
Full lifecycle ownership: concept, design, verification, integration, flight test, and manufacturing
Design efforts include:
Circuit design for our embedded system. You will design with analog, digital, power conversion, high-speed, FPGA, MCU, EMI/EMC, etc.
System integration and verification
Environmental test, qualification, and automation
Debug, root cause, and drive resolution
Systems must be designed for high-reliability, radiation, aggressive temperature changes, and high magnitude vibration

Required qualifications:

Have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Strong technical fundamentals
Have been part of an engineering team/club
Experience with electrical design software, Altium, KiCAD, etc.

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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About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company building autonomous AI systems for aircraft, drones, and intelligent mission software used in complex military environments. Founded in 2015, the company is best known for developing Hivemind, an AI pilot system that enables aircraft and drones to operate autonomously in contested and GPS-denied environments, supporting U.S. and allied defense missions.

For job seekers, Shield AI offers opportunities across advanced fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, software engineering, autonomy systems, aerospace engineering, embedded systems, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to engineers, AI researchers, and defense professionals who want to work on real-world autonomous systems that are actively being deployed in operational military scenarios.

Unlike traditional defense contractors, Shield AI operates with a startup-style engineering culture focused on rapid experimentation, real-world testing, and fast deployment of autonomous capabilities. Employees work on tightly integrated AI and robotics systems that combine perception, decision-making, and control, enabling platforms to operate without direct human input in highly complex environments.

As modern warfare increasingly shifts toward autonomous systems, distributed sensing, and AI-enabled decision-making, Shield AI continues to grow as one of the most prominent companies in next-generation defense technology. For professionals seeking to build cutting-edge autonomy systems with direct mission impact, Shield AI stands out as a leading employer in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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