Electrical Engineer I, X-BAT (New Grad)
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
Posted September 25, 2026
AI Summary
Shield AI is hiring a new-grad Electrical Engineer I to support hardware test engineering for the X-BAT aircraft. The role involves designing and automating custom test systems, PCBs, and fixtures to validate power electronics, communications, and integrated aircraft subsystems under extreme environmental conditions (HASS, ESS, HALT). It offers hands-on exposure to PCB design, Python automation, and aerospace hardware validation.
Job Description
At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Hardware Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring X-BAT is reliable, resilient, and mission-ready. We develop custom electrical and mechanical test systems that evaluate aircraft hardware under representative and extreme environmental conditions.
As an Electrical Engineer I supporting X-BAT, you will help design, build, and automate systems that validate hardware ranging from power electronics and communications equipment to integrated aircraft subsystems. You will gain hands-on experience with PCB design, Python-based automation, instrumentation, and environmental testing, including HASS, ESS, and HALT. If you enjoy solving multidisciplinary problems, learning quickly, and building dependable aerospace hardware, this role is for you.
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