Shield AI
Senior Component Engineer
TLDR
Drive component selection and lifecycle management to ensure cost control and reliability for advanced autonomous aviation systems at Shield AI.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.
What you'll do:
Own component data and governance in PLM (part creation, attributes, AML/AVL, lifecycle states)
Review and approve new component requests
Define baseline quality requirements for COTS components and enforce them through design BOM reviews
Monitor and assess PCNs and lifecycle changes (NRND/EOL), and drive mitigation actions through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Partner with Electrical Engineering to select components that meet performance, cost, and availability targets
Build and maintain preferred parts lists and approved vendor lists (AVL)
Support supply chain with alternate part evaluations and second-sourcing strategies
Engage directly with suppliers to resolve technical questions
Required qualifications:
B.S. in an engineering field.
5+ years of relevant experience
Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (Arena, Teamcenter), ECAD tools (Altium) and structured component libraries
Strong judgment in balancing performance, cost and supply chain risk
Demonstrated track record of ownership, high standards, and effective collaboration
Preferred qualifications:
Degree in electrical engineering or computer science
Familiar with industry-standard component qualification process (AEC-Q, NASA, JEDEC, MIL, etc)
Knowledge of electrical component manufacturing processes and common failure modes.
Proficiency in Python/SQL
Experience writing specifications/standards for internal company distribution
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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.
Shield AI builds advanced AI-powered autonomy systems for military and defense applications, enabling mission-critical operations in contested environments. Our platform, Hivemind, supports developers and operators with robust tools for quick adaptation and deployment, ensuring superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. With unique solutions like the AI-piloted X-BAT and ViDAR surveillance system, we are transforming how defense technology meets real-world challenges.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services