Engineer II, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4597)

Job Description

Shield AI is on a mission to build the world’s best AI pilot—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 our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. Your deep 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.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 2+ 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 in fast-paced, cross-functional teams
• A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others
• 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

What you'll do

• Drive design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs
• 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

Pay and Benefits

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.