Senior Electrical Engineer, Hardware Test (R4000)
Shield AI · Dallas, TX · V-BAT Division
senior
software engineering
Hardware Engineer
ic
3+ yrs Bachelor's
· Posted Feb 10, 2026
$115,527 – $173,291
USD per-year-salary
About this role
Shield AI is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Dallas, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, Testing, Automation, Performance Optimization and roughly 3+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $115,527–$173,291 per-year-salary.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- V-BAT Division
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Electrical Engineer designing and validating advanced test systems for autonomous UAV hardware, including custom PCBs, automated test sequences, and mechanical fixtures. Requires BS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years hardware design and test engineering experience, expertise in power electronics, RF, communications, and Python automation.
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Job description
from Shield AI careersFounded 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:
At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Hardware Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the V-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry. We design cutting-edge test solutions—custom-built electrical and mechanical systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer on our Hardware Test team, you will own the design and development of test systems that push our hardware to its limits. From designing custom PCBs and automated test sequences to developing electrical and mechanical test stands, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the highest reliability in aerospace hardware. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in power electronics, RF, communications, and automation will help shape the future of intelligent defense systems.
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