Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design role is an onsite position in Dallas, TX, with annual compensation of $81,456–$122,184. Shield AI’s Hardware Test Engineering team develops test solutions to help ensure the V-BAT is reliable and mission-ready. The engineer designs and owns test systems for UAV components, develops interface PCBs and custom fixtures, and automates repeatable test sequences with Python. The work supports hardware validation across power electronics, RF, communications, and system integration.

What you'll do

• Design and own test systems for UAV components and subsystems
• develop PCBs and custom test fixtures
• automate test sequences using Python
• collaborate on design reviews and advocate for testability improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

test equipment design

hardware test

uav

pcb design

python automation

power electronics

rf communications

dallas tx

shield ai

hass

ess

halt

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes bonus, benefits, and equity for regular full-time employees
• part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Hands-on hardware test engineering spanning PCB design, Python automation, and environmental testing including HASS, ESS, and HALT.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.