Engineer I — Electrical Integration & Test

Job overview

The Engineer I — Electrical Integration & Test role is onsite in Seattle, WA. The posting lists a salary range of $97,000–$140,000 per year. Shield AI develops intelligent defense systems, and this role supports the Integration Test Engineering team’s work to ensure the X-BAT is reliable and mission-ready. The engineer designs and automates electrical test systems for UAV hardware, develops interface PCBs and custom fixtures, automates test sequences with Python, and collaborates across engineering disciplines to improve hardware validation and support mission success.

What you'll do

• Design and own electrical test systems for UAV systems from concept through validation
• work across power electronics, RF, communications, and system integration
• develop interface PCBs
• build custom test fixtures
• automate test sequences using Python
• participate in cross-functional design reviews and advocate for testability improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer

integration and test

uav

hardware test

pcb design

python automation

power electronics

rf communications

seattle wa

shield ai

$97k–$140k annually

s//sar clearance desired

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time regular employees, the posting lists bonus, benefits, and equity.
• It also describes an opportunity to contribute to mission-focused defense technology.

Why this role

The posting says the ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance is desired. Full-time regular employees are offered bonus, benefits, and equity; part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the employer

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