EWIS Harness Design - Engineer I

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 on a mission to build the world’s best aircraft—and we’re looking for a Harness Design Engineer to help power that vision. In this high-impact, high-ownership role, you’ll be designing complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are the nervous system of X-BAT, our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. Your expertise in harness design won’t just support the mission—it will enable it. From concept to deployment, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring reliability, precision, and performance in the field, where failure is not an option. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge aerospace technology and want to build systems that make a real-world difference, this is your chance to make your mark—on the ground and in the skies.

Design wire harnesses and cable assemblies for X-BAT and supporting ground equipment Collaborate with electrical engineering to define connector selection, current/voltage requirements, shielding, and other design aspects Perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental analysis for harness reliability Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments Collaborate with avionics, systems, supply chain, and manufacturing teams for integration Lead technicians in building, testing, and debugging various parts of the EWIS system

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering 0-2 years working with wire harness designs for automotive, aerospace, or robotics. Professional, personal, or club experience is acceptable 3D CAD modeling tool experience, such as NX or CATIA Knowledge of GD&T best practices, 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 in fast-paced, cross-functional teams A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.