Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

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Posted 6 months ago

X-BAT Division

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

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

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About the job

Posted on: Mar 25, 2026
Job type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WashingtonOn-site

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