Shield Staff Engineer, Power System at Shield AI leads power system development from concept to production for next-generation aircraft. The role includes designing high-power systems, enabling uninterruptible power, and mentoring engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Help power the next generation of aircraft. As a Staff Power Systems Engineer, you’ll lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor a talented engineering team.
As a Staff Power Systems Engineer you will:
Define and execute the vision of the Ranger power system from concept to production.
Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments
Enable an uninterruptible power system
Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft
Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification
Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
Help build the team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to the power system design
Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture
Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
Work in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
10+ years relevant experienceTemporary employee offer package
Required
Power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
10+ years relevant experience
Have delivered power system and power electronic products to market
Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
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.
