Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Electrical System Advance Manufacturing (R5183)

Shield AI$150K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with complex electrical systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in prototype manufacturing within a startup or rapid growth environment
  • Proficient in wiring harness manufacturing and EWIS standards
  • Familiarity with PCB/PCBA manufacturing, electrical integration, and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing engineering through prototype to full-rate production of electrical and avionics systems
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for wiring harnesses, PCBAs, avionic systems, and more
  • Improve manufacturability, reliability, and producibility in collaboration with design engineering
  • Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues
  • Develop quality standards, inspection methods, and workflow instructions
  • Support supplier qualification and production readiness reviews
  • Mentor junior manufacturing engineers

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity options available for full-time employees
  • Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Electrical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, integration, and production support of advanced electrical systems for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for driving manufacturability, production readiness, process development, root cause resolution, and continuous improvement across electrical assemblies and subsystems. The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting low-rate to high-rate production environments involving avionics, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, power systems, batteries, sensors, and mission-critical electrical hardware. What you'll do: • Lead manufacturing engineering activities for electrical and avionics systems from prototype through full-rate production • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: • Wiring harnesses and EWIS • PCB/PCBA assemblies • Avionics systems • Power distribution systems • Batteries and energy storage systems • Sensors and navigation systems • Mission system integration • Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility • Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electrical manufacturing issues • Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods • Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews • Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing • Develop electrical assembly standards, inspection methods, and quality control processes • Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria • Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives • Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams • Mentor junior manufacturing engineers Tools & skills: • MES & QMS systems • 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems • Supplier manufacturing processes • 5S/visual management • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Required qualifications: • 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex electrical systems • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field • Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. • Experience with: • Wiring harness manufacturing • EWIS standards • PCB/PCBA manufacturing and assembly • Electrical integration and troubleshooting • Aerospace or defense electrical systems • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. • Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling • Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles • Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies Preferred qualifications: • Aerospace or defense industry experience • IPC certification familiarity (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620) • Experience supporting flight hardware or mission-critical systems • Knowledge of automated test systems and electrical validation • Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis • Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines • Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 • Proficiency in CAD software $150,000 - $230,000 a year * Compensation for this role is based on the position's work location. The salary range shown reflects the listed location and may vary if the position is based in a different geographic market. Actual compensation will also consider factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. #LI-JM1 #LD Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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200 employees
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2015

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