Staff Electrical Specialist – Hardware Test

Job overview

The Staff Electrical Specialist – Hardware Test role is onsite in Seattle, WA. Compensation is $50–$75 per hour. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including aircraft and autonomy technologies, with a mission to protect service members and civilians. The specialist builds, troubleshoots, and sustains electrical test systems used to verify X-BAT hardware reliability and readiness. The role supports test and production operations by resolving electrical issues, improving test equipment, and strengthening workmanship and team capability.

What you'll do

• Build, integrate, validate, maintain, and repair electrical test systems
• perform PCBA testing and troubleshooting using schematics, drawings, procedures, and lab instruments
• rework and verify PCBAs, cables, harnesses, connectors, and electromechanical assemblies
• design and release interface boards, harnesses, adapters, and test-fixture electrical components
• support calibration, preventive maintenance, configuration control, and spares
• respond to production and test-floor issues
• create work instructions and troubleshooting guides
• mentor technicians and engineers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff electrical specialist

hardware test

seattle wa

shield ai

$50–$75/hour

x-bat

electrical test systems

pcba troubleshooting

harness rework

test engineering

defense technology

mentoring

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee offer package includes bonus, benefits, and equity.

Why this role

Senior hands-on technical role requiring six or more years of relevant electrical experience. Full-time regular employee package includes pay within range, bonus, benefits, and equity; eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance may be required by the program.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.