EWIS Harness Design - Engineer I
About The Position
Shield AI is seeking a Harness Design Engineer to design complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for the X-BAT autonomous UAV platform and supporting ground equipment. The role contributes to harness reliability, precision, and performance from concept through deployment, supporting mission-critical aerospace systems. The engineer works with electrical engineering to establish connector selection, electrical requirements, shielding, and other design details; conducts electrical, mechanical, and environmental analyses; and prototypes and tests harnesses. The position also coordinates integration with avionics, systems, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, and leads technicians in building, testing, and debugging EWIS components.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 0–2 years working with wire harness designs for automotive, aerospace, or robotics; professional, personal, or club experience is acceptable.
- Experience with a 3D CAD modeling tool, such as NX or CATIA.
- Knowledge of GD&T best practices, tolerance stack-ups, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
- Experience with electrical schematics and connector selection.
- Hands-on experience with harness fabrication or testing.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance is desired.
Responsibilities
- Design wire harnesses and cable assemblies for X-BAT and supporting ground equipment.
- Collaborate with electrical engineering to define connector selection, current and voltage requirements, shielding, and other design aspects.
- Perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental analysis for harness reliability.
- Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments.
- Collaborate with avionics, systems, supply chain, and manufacturing teams for integration.
- Lead technicians in building, testing, and debugging various parts of the EWIS system.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
- Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
