Senior Component Engineer

The role

You will build and run the component engineering function at Shield AI, one of its first dedicated hires. You will qualify electrical, electronic and electromechanical components for the XBAT aircraft and manage their lifecycle, data and supplier decisions.

What you will do

• Establish and scale component engineering processes, tools and standards
• Define baseline quality and certification requirements for EEE components on the XBAT aircraft
• Qualify and up-screen EEE components for aerospace use, including environmental and bench-top testing
• Own component data and governance in PLM and the ECAD part library, including lifecycle status and approved vendor list
• Contribute to component failure analysis and root cause work
• Monitor PCNs and lifecycle changes (NRND/EOL) and drive mitigation
• Support supply chain with alternate part evaluations and second-sourcing
• Engage directly with suppliers to resolve technical questions

Required qualifications

• B.S. in engineering, physics or materials science
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Deep knowledge of EEE components
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, ECAD tools and structured component libraries
• Strong judgment in balancing performance, cost and supply chain risk
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence design decisions across engineering, supply chain and program teams, including in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Nice to have

• Experience building or scaling a component engineering function in a startup or fast-growth environment
• Familiarity with component qualification standards such as AEC-Q, NASA, JEDEC and MIL
• Knowledge of electrical component manufacturing processes and common failure modes
• Experience writing specifications or standards for internal distribution

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits package
• Equity (full-time regular employees)

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
• Salary depends on skill set, experience, licences and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.