# Engineer I, Electrical Integration & Test

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $80k – $120k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, Pcb Design, Altium, Kicad, Eagle, Solidworks, Nx, CATIA, Power Electronics, Rf
**Posted:** 2026-06-05

> Design and automate electrical test systems for UAV hardware, including PCB development, Python scripting, and environmental testing. Requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and own test systems for critical UAV electrical system test, from concept to validation.
- Work across multiple EE disciplines, including power electronics, RF, communications, and system integration.
- Develop PCBs to interface between test stands and the device-under-test (DUT).
- Build custom test fixtures integrating PCBAs, Test Equipment, and harnessing for automated and high-fidelity testing.
- Automate test sequences using Python, ensuring repeatability, efficiency, and scalability.
- Collaborate in cross-functional design reviews, advocating for testability improvements that streamline hardware validation.
- Adapt and innovate in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment, where your work directly impacts mission success.

## Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Strong foundation in electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles.
- Experience in multidisciplinary hardware projects—whether through internships, jobs, clubs, personal projects, or research.
- A track record of ownership, innovation, and delivering results in complex technical environments.
- A team-first mindset, holding yourself and others to high standards, while being adaptable and solution-oriented.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for automation.
- Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle, etc.).
- Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA) for mechanical fixture design.
- Ability to problem-solve under pressure and pivot quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment.

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