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Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

Shield AI

Remote
Full-time
Senior
Staff
8+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 2mo ago

Real job — pulled straight from Shield AI’s careers page · Verified September 10, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Shield AI is hiring a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer — a full-time, remote role. Apply directly on Shield AI's careers page below.

Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer - BlueSky (R5838)

Team: Aircraft Leadership

Location: Los Angeles, California

Commitment: Full Time Employee

Workplace Type: remote

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. 

Are you a passionate and innovative Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art bluesky products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! Join us and help define elegant, high-performance computing, sensing, communication, and power systems to support our fixed wing aircraft products. 

Who we're looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience 
  • You have 8+ years of industry experience as an Electrical Engineer 
  • Strong technical fundamentals 
  • Contributed to and led multiple product design cycles involving Logic, EE, ME, and SW engineering 
  • Demonstrated track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
  • Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership and delivering outstanding outcomes
  • Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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.
 
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Shield 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. 

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Frequently asked questions

Is Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI a remote job?

Yes, Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI is a remote position. This role is open to remote candidates.

What skills are required for Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI?

The required skills for Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI include: Electrical Engineering.

What is the seniority level for Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI?

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI is a Senior / Staff level position.

How do I apply for Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI?

You can view the full description and apply for Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at Shield AI on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/shield-ai-sr-staff-electrical-engineer-bluesky-r5838-sjuxq.