Senior Engineer, Architecture and Infrastructure Test

About the role

Shield AI is a defense-tech company building intelligent systems such as the X-BAT aircraft, and its Lab Architecture and Infrastructure Test Engineering team designs custom electrical and mechanical test solutions. As a Senior Engineer on the Test team, you will own the design and development of test systems that push hardware to its limits, covering custom PCBs, automated test sequences and electrical and mechanical test stands.

Key responsibilities

• Design, validate and deploy advanced test systems for X-BAT's critical components and subsystems.
• Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF and communication systems.
• Develop automated test sequences in Python, ensuring scalability, efficiency and repeatability.
• Design and integrate custom test fixtures, including relays, PLCs, PCBAs and harnessing.
• Drive cross-functional design reviews and advocate for design-for-testability improvements.
• Work hands-on with HASS, ESS and HALT testing in simulated harsh environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's hardware test engineering expertise.

Required profile

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Typically 5 years of related experience in hardware design and test engineering, or equivalent experience with advanced degrees.
• Deep expertise in electrical, mechanical and software engineering principles applied to hardware test systems.
• Proven track record of owning projects from concept to execution in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Team-first mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• US citizenship required due to security clearance requirements.

Required skills

• Preferred: Python or another scripting language for test automation.
• Preferred: PCB design tools (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle) and CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA).
• Preferred: experience in rugged, high-reliability industries such as aerospace, defense or automotive.
• Preferred: active Top Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain it.