Electrical Engineer I, X-BAT (New Grad)

About the Role

Shield AI is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support the X-BAT program. This role is ideal for new graduates with a strong foundation in electrical engineering and a passion for aerospace hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate test systems for critical X-BAT components and subsystems.
• Translate engineering requirements into test plans, procedures, and measurable pass/fail criteria.
• Support testing across power electronics, RF, communications, embedded hardware, and aircraft system integration.
• Design PCBs and interface electronics that connect test equipment to devices under test.
• Build custom test fixtures incorporating relays, PLCs, PCBAs, sensors, instrumentation, and harnessing.
• Develop Python scripts and other automation tools to improve test repeatability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Configure and operate laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, data-acquisition systems, and network analyzers.
• Analyze test data, identify trends and anomalies, and communicate results through clear technical reports.
• Troubleshoot aircraft hardware and test-system failures using structured root-cause analysis.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and advocate for design-for-test, reliability, and maintainability improvements.
• Partner with design, systems, software, manufacturing, and flight-test teams to resolve integration issues.
• Create and maintain schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, calibration records, and system documentation.
• Follow laboratory safety, configuration-control, and equipment-handling practices.
• Work closely with experienced engineers and technicians while progressively taking ownership of increasingly complex projects.
• Adapt and innovate in a fast-moving environment where your work directly affects aircraft performance, product quality, and mission success.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong foundation in circuit analysis, analog and digital electronics, and laboratory measurement techniques.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and software concepts used in multidisciplinary aerospace systems.
• Ability to read schematics, use standard electrical test equipment, and methodically troubleshoot hardware.
• Ability to document technical work clearly and communicate effectively with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, sound judgment, and willingness to take ownership of technical problems.
• A team-first mindset and a record of working hard, acting with integrity, maintaining high standards, and treating others with respect.
• Experience with Python or another scripting language used for test automation or data analysis.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Eagle.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, or USB.
• Experience with automated test equipment, data-acquisition systems, or hardware-in-the-loop test systems.
• Familiarity with RF equipment, power electronics, embedded systems, or communications hardware.
• Exposure to environmental and reliability testing such as HASS, ESS, HALT, thermal cycling, vibration, or shock testing.
• Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.
• Experience with requirements management, version control, issue tracking, or configuration-controlled engineering workflows.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, solve problems under pressure, and adjust quickly as program needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant hands-on experience may be considered.
• Students completing an applicable undergraduate or graduate degree in 2026 are also encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on engineering experience through coursework, internships, employment, research, student organizations, or personal projects.