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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Salary
$150,000–$230,000 a year
Full-time

Staff Engineer, Electrical System Advance Manufacturing (R5183)

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.

Job responsibilities

  • 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

Job requirements

  • MES & QMS systems
  • 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems
  • Supplier manufacturing processes
  • 5S/visual management
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • 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.
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