Junior Power Electronics Engineer – Aerospace

Fairweather, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Temporary benefits package after 60 f

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer to own a power design tied to X-BAT system performance. You will work under mentorship from senior engineers and contribute across the hardware lifecycle, from concept to flight test support, focusing on reliability and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production and Aircraft teams to ensure robust integration and disciplined engineering practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Hands-on experience with power electronics components.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and design tools.
• Experience in a team or club project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own a power electronics design impacting X-BAT system performance and flight-test milestones.
• Contribute to hardware lifecycle from concept to flight test support.
• Design and analyze low- and high-voltage power systems including DC-DC converters and motor controllers.
• Collaborate with ECAD on PCB layout for power density and EMI mitigation.
• Perform hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and verification.
• Support environmental, stress, and qualification testing for aerospace reliability.
• Work with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams for robust integration.

Skills

Power electronics fundamentals

Circuit design

Hands-on engineering

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer to own a power design tied to X-BAT system performance. You will work under mentorship from senior engineers and contribute across the hardware lifecycle, from concept to flight test support, focusing on reliability and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production and Aircraft teams to ensure robust integration and disciplined engineering practices.