# Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems - Ranger (R6345) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $280K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/e2bf88ee-190c-4b7b-bafc-b3ef0ba2d5f0?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-avionics-engineer-electrical-systems-ranger-r6345/

## About the role

Shield AI is seeking a Staff or Sr. Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems to lead the design, development, integration, and verification of aircraft electrical systems for a new advanced autonomous aircraft. This role will own assigned electrical systems from requirements definition and architecture through component selection, detailed design, aircraft integration, ground and flight test, and production support. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience with battery systems, generators, power electronics, redundant power architectures, load shedding, power sequencing, and electrical fault detection and protection strategies
- Familiarity with applicable aerospace environmental qualification, electrical power quality, electromagnetic compatibility, and airworthiness practices
- Experience using electrical design tools, along with requirements and configuration management systems. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Tags: Ranger Eng - Avionics

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-avionics-engineer-electrical-systems-ranger-r6345/