Job Overview
Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
June 3, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Design and develop custom electrical and mechanical test systems to validate the reliability and performance of Shield AI’s V-BAT and X-BAT UAV platforms under real-world and extreme environmental conditions.
- • Automate test procedures using Python scripting to improve efficiency, repeatability, and data accuracy in hardware validation workflows.
- • Create and maintain PCB designs for test fixtures and instrumentation used in environmental and functional testing of power electronics, RF communications, and sensor systems.
- • Execute and oversee Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS), Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) to identify failure modes and improve product robustness.
- • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams to define test requirements, interpret test data, and drive design improvements based on failure analysis.
- • Interface with manufacturing and quality teams to transition test systems from prototype to production, ensuring scalability and consistency in high-volume environments.
- • Document test methodologies, procedures, and results in compliance with defense industry standards and internal quality protocols.
- • Troubleshoot complex electrical and system-level failures during test cycles, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- • Work with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment to ensure Shield AI’s autonomous systems meet the highest standards of reliability for military and civilian operations.
- • Maintain and calibrate test equipment, including environmental chambers, power supplies, signal generators, and data acquisition systems, to ensure measurement integrity.
- • Contribute to the continuous improvement of test infrastructure by evaluating new tools, technologies, and methodologies for enhancing hardware validation capabilities.
- • Support field deployment teams by providing test data and diagnostics to resolve field failures and improve system performance in operational environments.
- • Ensure all test activities align with Shield AI’s mission to protect service members and civilians through the development of intelligent, autonomous defense systems.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- • Experience designing and implementing automated test systems using Python
- • Proficiency in PCB design for test fixtures and instrumentation
- • Hands-on experience with HASS, ESS, and HALT environmental testing methodologies
- • Strong understanding of power electronics and RF communication systems
- • Experience working with military-grade or high-reliability hardware
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and bonus structure
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- • 401(k) with company match
- • Unlimited paid time off
- • Professional development and training opportunities
- • On-site amenities including cafeteria and fitness center
Skills & Technologies
About Shield AI, Inc.
Shield AI develops autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for defense and commercial aviation. Its Hivemind AI pilot enables unmanned aircraft and drones to operate without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. The company’s products include the V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone and software for fighter aircraft autonomy. Founded in 2015, Shield AI serves U.S. and allied military forces, focusing on contested environments and battlefield applications. The company integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide resilient, intelligent platforms for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
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