Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design · Shield AI

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:03:33 GMT
Engineering

Shield AI · Dallas, Texas / Boston, MA / San Diego, California · $136,730 - $205,096 a year · onsite
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer with deep expertise in harness design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are critical to mission success. Key responsibilities include: * Leading design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs * Owning harness design process: concept, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release * Performing electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability * Prototyping and testing harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments * Collaborating with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration * Mentoring engineers and driving harness design best practices Required qualifications include: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering * 8+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics * Strong CAD skills (NX or CATIA preferred) for 3D harness modeling * Experience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc) * Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards * Experience with electrical schematics and connector selection * Hands-on experience with harness fabrication or testing * Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams Preferred qualifications include: * Experience designing harnesses for UAVs, aircraft, or spacecraft * Familiarity with EWIS compliance and RTCA DO-160 testing * Proficiency in failure mode analysis (FMEA) and root cause investigations * Knowledge of Teamcenter or similar PLM systems