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Senior Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design

Senior Electrical Engineer designing and validating advanced test systems, custom PCBs, automated test sequences, and fixtures for high-reliability aerospace hardware. Requires B.S. in EE, 3+ years hardware design/test experience, and expertise in power electronics, RF, and multidisciplinary systems.

116k – 173k/yr
On-site5+ YOEHardware Engineering

About the role

What you'll do

  • Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for V-BAT’s critical components and subsystems.
  • Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communication systems.
  • Develop automated test sequences in Python, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and repeatability.
  • Design and integrate custom test fixtures, including relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and harnessing.
  • Own and drive cross-functional design reviews, advocating for design-for-testability (DFT) improvements.
  • Work hands-on with HASS, ESS, and HALT testing, validating performance in simulated harsh environments.
  • Be a technical mentor, guiding junior engineers and contributing to Shield AI’s growing expertise in hardware test engineering.

Required qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
  • 3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent experience with advanced degrees).
  • Deep expertise in electrical design, mechanical, and software engineering principles as applied to hardware test systems.
  • Proven ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
  • Track record of ownership—driving projects from concept to execution, delivering exceptional results.
  • A team-first mindset, with high standards for yourself and others, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
  • Track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications

  • Proficiency in Python or another scripting language for test automation.
  • Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle) and CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA).
  • Experience working in rugged, high-reliability industries like aerospace, defense, or automotive.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot quickly in dynamic, evolving environments.

Skills

pcb designPythonpower electronicsrfaltiumkicadeagleSolidworkshalt testingplctest automationhardware testing

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