Electrical Engineer I, Avionics

Job overview

The Electrical Engineer I, Avionics role is onsite in San Diego, CA. Compensation is $81,456–$122,184 per year. The engineer supports Shield AI’s X-BAT development and its mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The role owns an electrical design tied to avionics development and flight-test milestones, with mentorship from senior engineers and cross-functional leads. Work spans circuit design, system integration and verification, environmental testing, qualification, automation, debugging, and resolution of technical issues.

What you'll do

• Own an electrical design that impacts the X-BAT system and flight-test milestones
• contribute across concept, design, verification, integration, flight test, and manufacturing
• design embedded-system circuits involving analog, digital, power conversion, high-speed, FPGA, MCU, and EMI/EMC
• perform system integration and verification
• support environmental testing, qualification, and automation
• debug issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineer i

avionics

x-bat

circuit design

embedded systems

system integration

flight test

san diego ca

shield ai

electrical engineering

altium

kicad

defense technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees
• temporary employees have a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days. It states that part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Entry-level role with direct mentorship from senior electrical engineers and cross-functional leads; work is tied to X-BAT avionics and flight-test milestones.

About the employer

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