Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

Seattle, Washington. Posted 7 months ago

The role

This Staff Harness Design Engineer will lead the architecture, design and development of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for next-generation autonomous UAV platforms. The role includes 3D CAD routing, electrical and environmental analysis, prototyping and testing, and mentoring engineers.

What you will do

Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs
Own the 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

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
8+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics
Strong CAD skills 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
Demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards and being kind to others

Nice to have

CAD skills in NX or CATIA
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

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Equity (full-time regular employees)

Before you apply

All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
Ability to obtain an S//SAR security clearance is desired
Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

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.