Entry-Level Power Electronics Engineer - Aerospace Systems

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation and seeks an entry‑level Power Electronics Engineer to advance its XBAT power systems. You will own key power architecture work and receive mentorship from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes hands‑on development, rigorous analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure successful flight milestones. You will contribute to DC‑DC converters, inverters, battery systems, and high‑power design across a broad range, balancing performance with

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong fundamentals in circuits, electronics, and power systems.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics components (converters, motor drivers, batteries).
• Familiarity with Altium or KiCad.
• Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, loads, power supplies, multimeters).
• Participation in engineering teams or hands-on projects.

Responsibilities

• Own a power electronics design impacting X-BAT system performance and flight milestones with senior guidance.
• Contribute to full hardware lifecycle: concept, modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, bring‑up, verification, flight test support.
• Design and analyze low/high‑voltage power systems (DC‑DC, inverters, motor controllers, batteries, distribution, protection).
• Balance efficiency, thermal constraints, EMI/EMC, reliability across <1 kW to >10 kW ranges.
• Collaborate with ECAD on PCB layout for density, thermal, EMI, manufacturability.
• Perform hands‑on board bring‑up, debugging, root cause analysis, and test with scopes and loads.
• Support environmental, HALT, vibration and temperature cycling tests for aerospace reliability.
• Work with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams for robust system integration.
• Drive disciplined engineering practices: documentation, risk reduction, and verification.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuits fundamentals

Lab experience

Team project experience

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation and seeks an entry‑level Power Electronics Engineer to advance its XBAT power systems. You will own key power architecture work and receive mentorship from senior engineers.

The role emphasizes hands‑on development, rigorous analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure successful flight milestones. You will contribute to DC‑DC converters, inverters, battery systems, and high‑power design across a broad range, balancing performance with