EWIS Harness Design - Engineer I

Seattle · USD 95,000-140,000 / year · 0-2 years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 16, 2026

At a glance

Shield AI is seeking a Harness Design Engineer to design complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for the X-BAT autonomous UAV platform.
This high-impact, high-ownership role involves working from concept to deployment to ensure reliability, precision, and performance in the field.

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

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

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Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees)