EWIS Harness Design - Engineer I

Shield AI
On-site
Posted 1 day ago
X-BAT Division

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As a Harness Design Engineer, you'll design complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for an autonomous UAV platform, ensuring reliability and performance from concept to deployment.

Eligible from: US only

Job Description

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. 

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

  • 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
  • Requirements

    Required qualifications:

  • 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.
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Oct 16, 2026
    Job type
    Full-time
    Location
    Seattle, WashingtonOn-site

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