Staff Engineer, Electrical System Advance Manufacturing (R5183)

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: We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Electrical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, integration, and production support of advanced electrical systems for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for driving manufacturability, production readiness, process development, root cause resolution, and continuous improvement across electrical assemblies and subsystems.  The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting low-rate to high-rate production environments involving avionics, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, power systems, batteries, sensors, and mission-critical electrical hardware. 

What you'll do:

Lead manufacturing engineering activities for electrical and avionics systems from prototype through full-rate production 

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: 

Wiring harnesses and EWIS 

PCB/PCBA assemblies 

Avionics systems 

Power distribution systems 

Batteries and energy storage systems 

Sensors and navigation systems 

Mission system integration 

Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility 

Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electrical manufacturing issues 

Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods  

Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews 

Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing 

Develop electrical assembly standards, inspection methods, and quality control processes 

Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria 

Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives 

Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams 

Mentor junior manufacturing engineers 

Tools & skills:

MES & QMS systems

3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems

Supplier manufacturing processes

5S/visual management

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Required qualifications:

7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex electrical systems  

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field  

Experience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. 

Experience with:  

Wiring harness manufacturing  

EWIS standards  

PCB/PCBA manufacturing and assembly  

Electrical integration and troubleshooting  

Aerospace or defense electrical systems  

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. 

Knowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling  

Strong understanding of DFM/DFA principles  

Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies  

Preferred qualifications:

Aerospace or defense industry experience 

IPC certification familiarity (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620) 

Experience supporting flight hardware or mission-critical systems 

Knowledge of automated test systems and electrical validation 

Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis 

Strong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines 

Knowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 

Proficiency in CAD software 

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Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

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