Senior Electrical Engineer at Shield AI | Dallas, Texas

Shield AIDallas, Texas

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Senior

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Proven experience in designing avionics systems. Strong understanding of communication systems and AI technologies. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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Join Our Innovative Team as a Senior Electrical Engineer!

At Shield AI, a pioneering deep-tech company founded in 2015, our mission is to safeguard service members and civilians through cutting-edge intelligent systems. Our diverse product offerings, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision, reflect our commitment to technological advancement. With offices spanning the U. S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our solutions are actively deployed in operations globally.

About the Role:

We are expanding our Avionics Engineering team to enhance the development of the X-BAT aircraft and its launch/recovery vehicle. You will be responsible for designing a critical avionics system that ensures seamless communication, computing, AI integration, power management, telemetry, and all other essential aircraft systems.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take ownership of significant aspects of the flight-critical system design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring our innovative solutions to fruition.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a forward-thinking deep-tech company dedicated to developing intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives our mission to enhance safety and efficiency through technology.

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