Staff Electrical Engineer, EMI (R2319)

Dallas Metro Area
Aircraft Engineering – Electrical /
Full Time Employee /
On-site
 Job Description: 
Are you a passionate, innovative, experienced Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI hardware 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! 
 
As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the robust performance of VBAT avionic hardware within its electromagnetic environment. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including EE, RF, and others to mitigate onboard interference signals. You will define and implement EMI/EMC requirements to meet VBAT product performance standards for EMI/EMC compliance. 

What you'll do:

    • Lead EMI/EMC design and compliance regarding grounding, shielding, transmissions lines, filter design, and other EMI related aspects. 
    • Lead design of aircraft system desensitization improvements. 
    • Mentor and lead cross-functional teammates. 
    • Draft, review and modify EMI test plans, procedures, reports, and seeks opportunities for improved VBAT resilience to electromagnetic environment. 
    • Participates in Design Reviews, trade-off analysis, and provide all EMI/EMC design control for major programs. 
    • Identifying and understanding mechanisms responsible for interference signals, developing effective mitigation solutions that adhere to size, weight, and power constraints. 
    • Driving improvements in design, testing, and compliance processes within the RF team. 
    • Defining test procedures and requirements, providing training to operators and technicians to ensure flawless execution. 
    • Fostering a collaborative environment by mentoring teammates, sharing knowledge, and facilitating their professional growth. 
    •  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 V-Bat reliability  
    • Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent field. 
    • Strong experience specializing in EMI/EMC  
    • Strong technical fundamentals 
    • Has led at least one product through compliance certification. 
    • Experience with software tools such as LTSpice. 
    • Previous work experience reading, interpreting, and following circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, and mechanical drawings. 
    • Previous contributions to product design involving cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Development, Manufacturing, and Production. 
    • Demonstrated dedication, teamwork, commitment to high standards, and kindness in interactions with colleagues and teammates. 
    • Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features 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.  

Preferred qualifications:

    • Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems.  
    • Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, particularly within startup or R&D settings. 
    • Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes. 
$143,389 - $215,083 a year
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