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Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

Shield AI
Dallas, Texas
•On-site•
Full-time
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Posted 4 months ago
X-BAT Division
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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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