EWIS Harness Design - Engineer I at Shield AI in Dallas, TX

Summary: Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. They are seeking a Harness Design Engineer to design wire harnesses and cable assemblies for the X-BAT autonomous UAV platform, ensuring reliability and performance in mission-critical environments. Responsibilities: - Design wire harnesses and cable assemblies for X-BAT and supporting ground equipment - Collaborate with electrical engineering to define connector selection, current/voltage requirements, shielding, and other design aspects - Perform electrical, mechanical, and environmental analysis for harness reliability - Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments - Collaborate with avionics, systems, supply chain, and manufacturing teams for integration - Lead technicians in building, testing, and debugging various parts of the EWIS system Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering - 0-2 years working with wire harness designs for automotive, aerospace, or robotics. Professional, personal, or club experience is acceptable - 3D CAD modeling tool experience, such as NX or CATIA - Knowledge of GD&T best practices, 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 in fast-paced, cross-functional teams - A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others Required Skills: Wire harness design, 3D CAD modeling, NX, CATIA, GD&T, Tolerance stack-ups, IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, Electrical schematics, Connector selection, Harness fabrication, Harness testing, High personal standards, Kindness Benefits: Bonus, Benefits, Equity, Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)