Shield AI
Principal Engineer, Electrical (R5909)
$210K–$310K
San Diego, California · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience.
About the job
Leads end-to-end electrical and avionics hardware design for V-BAT aircraft and support equipment, from architecture and prototyping through testing, manufacturing, and program delivery.
What you'll do
- Own flight-critical avionics, circuit, subsystem, and PCB design, including verification, testing, validation, and manufacturing deployment.
- Lead design reviews, cross-functional execution, and technical milestones; mentor engineers and help define product requirements.
- Harden hardware for harsh environments and design for safety, manufacturability, reliability, power density, EMI, and thermal performance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer.
- Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging.
- Strong technical fundamentals.
Pay
USD 210,000–310,000 per year base salary
Tools
power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, ECAD
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