Staff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design (R4594)

Dallas, Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeStaff$136,730–$205,096 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · VC-Backed

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Role summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer with deep expertise in harness design to support the development of its next-generation autonomous UAV platform. This role involves leading the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies. Responsibilities include owning the harness design process from concept to release, performing electrical and environmental analysis, prototyping and testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 8+ years of experience in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics, strong CAD skills, and experience with EWIS design software and relevant standards.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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

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

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