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 requestsDefine baseline quality requirements for COTS components and enforce them through design BOM reviewsMonitor 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 targetsBuild and maintain preferred parts lists and approved vendor lists (AVL)Support supply chain with alternate part evaluations and second-sourcing strategiesEngage directly with suppliers to resolve technical questions Required qualifications:
B.S. in an engineering field.5+ years of relevant experienceUnderstanding of Product Lifecycle Management (Arena, Teamcenter), ECAD tools (Altium) and structured component librariesStrong judgment in balancing performance, cost and supply chain riskDemonstrated track record of ownership, high standards, and effective collaboration Preferred qualifications:
Degree in electrical engineering or computer scienceFamiliar 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/SQLExperience writing specifications/standards for internal company distribution