Engineer I, New Grad
Shield
Seattle, WA0–2 yrs18m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 18:13 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsCADGD&T
- Work
- On-site in Seattle
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations39%CAD35%GD&T10%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Shield AI is seeking a Harness Design Engineer to design complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for the X-BAT, an autonomous UAV platform. This role involves end-to-end design, from concept to deployment, ensuring reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design wire harnesses and cable assemblies for X-BAT and supporting ground equipment.
- Collaborate with electrical engineering to define connector selection, current/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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 3D CAD modeling tool experience, 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
- A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance is desired.