Job Overview
Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Product Management
Date Posted
June 3, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Design, develop, and validate custom electrical and mechanical test systems to push Shield AI’s V-BAT and X-BAT UAV hardware to its operational limits in real-world and extreme environments.
- • Own the end-to-end development of automated test sequences for aerospace-grade hardware, ensuring compliance with mission-critical reliability standards.
- • Design and prototype custom PCBs specifically for hardware validation, integrating power electronics, RF, and communications test circuits.
- • Build and maintain electrical and mechanical test stands that simulate field conditions including vibration, thermal extremes, electromagnetic interference, and power anomalies.
- • Collaborate with hardware design engineers to identify failure modes and translate them into targeted test scenarios that improve product robustness.
- • Implement data acquisition systems to capture and analyze real-time electrical performance metrics during stress testing and environmental exposure.
- • Develop scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, LabVIEW) to control test equipment, log results, and generate pass/fail reports with minimal manual intervention.
- • Ensure all test systems adhere to aerospace industry standards for safety, repeatability, and traceability in documentation and calibration.
- • Lead cross-functional initiatives to reduce test cycle time while increasing coverage and fidelity of hardware validation.
- • Maintain and upgrade existing test infrastructure to support evolving product designs and new Hivemind Vision and Hivemind Enterprise integration requirements.
- • Document test procedures, schematics, BOMs, and validation protocols for internal use and regulatory readiness.
- • Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and technicians on best practices in hardware test design, safety protocols, and diagnostic methodologies.
- • Work closely with manufacturing and quality teams to transition validated test systems into production readiness.
- • Travel to field test sites and customer demonstration locations as needed to validate hardware performance under operational conditions.
- • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure mode analysis sessions to proactively improve hardware reliability.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred
- • 7+ years of experience in hardware test engineering, particularly in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems
- • Proven expertise in power electronics, RF systems, and communications test methodologies
- • Hands-on experience designing custom PCBs for test applications
- • Proficiency in automated test development using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools
- • Experience building and operating electrical and mechanical test stands under extreme environmental conditions
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- • 401(k) with company match
- • Unlimited PTO policy
- • Remote work flexibility within the U.S.
- • Professional development stipend for certifications and training
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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