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FALL 2026 DESIGNER CO-OP

Newport News, VA · On-site

$37K - $51K/yr

... DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Part-Time ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

HII

$37K - $51K/yr

... DESIGN Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Part-Time ... Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our ...

Harley-Davidson

R&D Mechanic

Wauwatosa, WI

$42.82/hr

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: 2nd and 3rd Shift Pay Rate: $42 ... Interpret complex engineering drawings for design intent and critical tolerance. * Fabricate and ...

Harley-Davidson

R&D Mechanic

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$42.82/hr

Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: 2nd and 3rd Shift Pay Rate: $42 ... Interpret complex engineering drawings for design intent and critical tolerance. * Fabricate and ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time aircraft design in the United States is $152,999.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $138,500.00 and $166,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Time Aircraft Design vs Part Time Aerospace Engineering?

AspectPart Time Aircraft DesignPart Time Aerospace Engineering
Required CredentialsDegree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, certifications in CAD softwareSimilar degrees, often with additional certifications in systems or propulsion
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, engineering firms, or freelance projectsResearch labs, design offices, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageAircraft manufacturers, aerospace companies, defense contractorsResearch institutions, aerospace firms, government agencies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding part time roles in aircraft designExploring part time opportunities in aerospace engineering

Part Time Aircraft Design focuses specifically on designing aircraft components and systems, often requiring CAD skills and aerospace knowledge. Part Time Aerospace Engineering covers a broader scope, including research, systems, and propulsion, with overlapping credentials. Both roles are found in similar environments but differ in scope and specialization.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Aircraft Design job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,999 per year, or $73.6 per hour.
Electrical Engineer I (BOS) (R5046)

Electrical Engineer I (BOS) (R5046)

Shield AI

Boston, MA

$81K - $122K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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:
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. We are building the best team in aviation to drive rapid development and deployment of X-BAT.
 
We are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer that is ready to help us bring X-BAT to first flight. You will own a project that ties directly to our critical path avionics development while receiving directly mentorship from Senior Electrical Engineers and other cross-functional leads. Our team looks for engineers that value first principles engineering and extreme ownership.
What you'll do:
  • Own a design that directly impacts the X-BAT system and major flight test milestones. A senior engineer is assigned as a direct mentor to provide technical review and professional feedback.
  • Full lifecycle ownership: concept, design, verification, integration, flight test, and manufacturing
  • Design efforts include:
  • Circuit design for our embedded system. You will design with analog, digital, power conversion, high-speed, FPGA, MCU, EMI/EMC, etc.
  • System integration and verification
  • Environmental test, qualification, and automation
  • Debug, root cause, and drive resolution
  • Systems must be designed for high-reliability, radiation, aggressive temperature changes, and high magnitude vibration
Required qualifications:
  • Have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong technical fundamentals
  • Have been part of an engineering team/club
  • Experience with electrical design software, Altium, KiCAD, etc.
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
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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. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.