Staff Engineer, Harness Design - Ranger (R6528)

Shield AI•Seattle, WA

15h•$171,000 - $256,998

About The Position

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer to support development of its next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership role, the engineer will lead the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are critical to mission success. The role includes owning the harness design process from concept through 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release; performing electrical and environmental analysis; prototyping and testing harnesses; collaborating across avionics, systems, and manufacturing; and mentoring engineers while advancing harness design best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
8+ years of wire harness design experience in aerospace or robotics.
Strong CAD skills for 3D harness modeling; NX or CATIA preferred.
Experience using EWIS design software such as Zuken or Capital.
Expertise in GD&T, 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 and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing harnesses for UAVs, aircraft, or spacecraft.
Familiarity with EWIS compliance and RTCA DO-160 testing.
Proficiency in failure mode analysis (FMEA) and root cause investigations.
Knowledge of Teamcenter or similar PLM systems.

Responsibilities

Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs.
Own the harness design process, including concept development, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release.
Perform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability.
Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments.
Collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration.
Mentor engineers and drive harness design best practices.