Electrical Quality Engineer (R3530)
Company: Shield AI
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a
venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting
service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its
products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise,
and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities
across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 Are you an
experienced electrical or quality engineer driven to uncover the
root causes of complex PCBA and electrical issues? Do you thrive in
a production environment where technical depth, precision, and
collaboration directly influence mission success? Join Shield AI to
lead investigations that strengthen the performance and reliability
of the systems protecting service members around the world. What
You'll Do: Design & Manufacturing Support Provide DFM/DFT feedback
to design engineering to mitigate manufacturing and electrical test
escapes. Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) with Electrical
Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Test, and Supplier
Development teams to ensure smooth production integration and
robust testing coverage. Root Cause & Continuous Improvement Lead
initial root cause analysis (RCA) for PCBA and electrical issues
detected in production—driving containment, fault isolation, and
data-backed corrective actions. Collaborate with Production,
Hardware Test, Electrical Engineering, and Supplier Development
Engineering to identify systemic issues and improve product and
supplier performance. Maintain RCA documentation and
non-conformance records in the Quality Management System (QMS),
ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. Avionics
Quality Ownership Own end-to-end quality for avionics electronics
and harnesses—from assembly through aircraft acceptance test.
Define inspection steps, acceptance criteria, and manufacturing
quality controls for PCB/PCBA electrical assemblies and harnesses.
Report recurring issues and lessons learned during design reviews
to prevent repeat failures. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s
degree in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering field. 5
years of experience performing RCA and corrective actions for
PCBA/electrical hardware in production or test environments. Strong
understanding of schematics, PCB layouts, and circuit diagnostics.
Hands-on experience with electronic test and measurement equipment.
Familiarity with QMS processes, structured problem-solving, and
technical documentation. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree
in Electrical, Computer, or related Engineering. Experience
designing and troubleshooting PCBAs and developing functional test
plans. Working knowledge of Python or C/C++ for test automation and
data analysis. Proficiency with advanced test instruments
(oscilloscope, spectrum/network analyzer, SMU, etc.). Strong
understanding of electronics reliability, failure mechanisms, and
metrology. Experience with environmental testing (HALT/HASS,
thermal, vibration, TVAC). Background in Aerospace, Defense, or
Automotive environments using Lean/Six Sigma methods. Proven
ability to work effectively across production, test, and supplier
engineering functions. LI-AA1 LD Full-time regular employee offer
package: Pay within range listed Bonus Benefits Equity Temporary
employee offer package: Pay within range listed above temporary
benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) 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. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity
workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed
to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,
ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If
you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation,
please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools
to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing
applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These
tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human
judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If
you would like more information about how your data is processed,
please contact us.
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