--- title: Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems Ranger description: Shield AI is hiring for the Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems Ranger role in Seattle, WA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/staff-avionics-engineer-electrical-systems-ranger-at-shield-ai-01a1569e-d34a-70a7-a1bb-f2eb30df76b6 date: 2026-10-20T00:21:32Z og_description: Join Shield AI as Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems Ranger in Seattle, WA. Pays $180K–$280K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/g9p8ra.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Shield AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/shield-ai?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Seattle, WA | | **Salary** | $180K/yr - $280K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time, Temporary | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Description 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](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI).  ### Job Description: 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. This engineer will translate vehicle and avionics requirements into reliable electrical designs spanning power distribution, power conversion, circuit protection, grounding and bonding, wiring, and equipment interfaces. Working closely with Avionics, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Flight Controls, Propulsion, Manufacturing, and Test teams, this individual will ensure electrical hardware integrates successfully across the aircraft. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering fundamentals with practical experience delivering flight hardware. They can independently lead complex subsystem development, resolve challenging integration issues, guide suppliers, and mentor engineers while maintaining disciplined requirements, documentation, and verification practices. #LI-AD6 #LD 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.   \###   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. ## Skills - Systems Engineering - Grounding and Bonding - Flight Testing - Detailed Design - Electrical Engineer - Electrical Systems - Power Electronics - Avionics - Electrical Wiring - Electrical Engineering - Power Distribution - Aircraft Flight Control Systems - Propulsion - Production Support - Flight Hardware ## Related - [More jobs at Shield AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/shield-ai?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Aerospace Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/aerospace-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Aerospace Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/aerospace-engineering/aerospace-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63513 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62858 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17685 jobs - [Shield AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/shield-ai?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 832 jobs ## Related pages - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 63513 jobs - [Washington](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62858 jobs - [Seattle, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/washington/seattle?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17685 jobs - [Shield AI](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/shield-ai?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 832 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)