Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer with deep expertise in harness design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are critical to mission success.

Responsibilities

Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs; Own harness design process: concept, 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering; 8+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics; Strong CAD skills (NX or CATIA preferred) for 3D harness modeling; Experience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc); 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 have

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; Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired

Benefits

Bonus; Benefits; Equity