Staff Engineer, Harness Design - Ranger (R6528

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and 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.

What you'll do:

• 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

Required qualifications:

• 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

Preferred qualifications:

• 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