Engineer I, Quality (R5976)
shieldai· Quality
About this role
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. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
The Associate Quality Engineer supports Quality Engineering activities throughout the development of XBAT, a first-of-a-kind aerospace and defense product. This role partners closely with Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Test, Supply Chain, and Program Management to identify and mitigate product and process risks as the product moves from development toward production.
This role will help establish quality into the product development process rather than relying on inspection to detect problems after the fact. The role provides hands-on support for risk management, root cause analysis, verification and validation activities, configuration and change control, nonconformance management, and development process compliance.
This is an early-career engineering role with significant opportunity to develop expertise in aerospace product development, quality engineering, and product assurance.
What you'll do:
- Support Quality Engineering activities across the XBAT product development lifecycle.
- Partner with Design Engineering to identify product risks and establish appropriate controls.
- Participate in design reviews, manufacturing readiness reviews, test reviews, and other development milestones from a quality perspective.
- Support investigation and root cause analysis of prototype, test, and manufacturing failures.
- Lead or support RCCA activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Support management of nonconforming material and prototype hardware, including containment, investigation, disposition, and documentation.
- Evaluate engineering and manufacturing changes for quality risks and support implementation of appropriate verification activities.
- Support development of inspection, test, and verification strategies based on product risk.
- Support First Article Inspection and other product verification activities as XBAT transitions toward production.
- Support audits and assessments of XBAT development processes against AS9100, customer, contractual, and program requirements.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, checklists, and objective evidence.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 0–3 years of engineering, quality, manufacturing, test, or related experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Internship, co-op, or project experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, electronics, or other complex product development.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or other aerospace/quality management systems.
- Experience with root cause analysis, 8D, RCCA, CAPA, DMAIC, or similar methodologies.
- Familiarity with FMEA, risk management, or reliability engineering.
- Experience participating in design reviews, test activities, or product development projects.
- Understanding of configuration management and engineering change processes.
- Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawings.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Engineer I, Quality (R5976) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Engineer I, Quality (R5976) position at shieldai is USD 90K–140K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Engineer I, Quality (R5976) position at shieldai located?
This Engineer I, Quality (R5976) role at shieldai is based in Seattle, Washington. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Engineer I, Quality (R5976) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Engineer I, Quality (R5976) role in the Quality department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Engineer I, Quality (R5976) at shieldai belong to?
This Engineer I, Quality (R5976) position is part of the Quality department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Engineer I, Quality (R5976) position at shieldai?
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When was the Engineer I, Quality (R5976) job at shieldai posted?
This Engineer I, Quality (R5976) position at shieldai was posted on Sep 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Engineer I, Quality (R5976)
shieldai · 💰 USD 90K–140K
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