Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: 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.

What you'll do:: Lead design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs Own harness design process: concept, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing release Perform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments Collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration Mentor engineers and drive harness design best practices Required qualifications:: 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 A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired. Preferred qualifications:: 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