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Shieldai1mo ago
USD 136730–205096/yr

Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

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. 

  • 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 
  • 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 
  • 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

    • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Dallas, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    Open to applicants worldwide
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    United States

    Listing Details

    Posted
    March 25, 2026
    First seen
    March 25, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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