Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design

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 UAVsOwn harness design process: concept, 3D CAD routing, analysis, and drawing releasePerform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliabilityPrototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission‑critical environmentsCollaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integrationMentor engineers and drive harness design best practicesRequired qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering8+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or roboticsStrong CAD skills (NX or CATIA preferred) for 3D harness modelingExperience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc)Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standardsExperience with electrical schematics and connector selectionHands‑on experience with harness fabrication or testingAbility to work independently and lead in fast‑paced, cross‑functional teamsA demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to othersPreferred qualifications:Experience designing harnesses for UAVs, aircraft, or spacecraftFamiliarity with EWIS compliance and RTCA DO‑160 testingProficiency in failure mode analysis (FMEA) and root cause investigationsKnowledge of Teamcenter or similar PLM systemsCompensation and Benefits:$136,730 - $205,096 a year.Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment).Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.Equal Opportunity EmploymentShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.#J-18808-Ljbffr