Lead Electrical Engineer, Aircraft Launch & Land

Rocket Lab; Texas; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense technology is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to define and execute the electrical design of next generation aircraft systems. The role requires a blend of design leadership and collaboration in a fast-paced environment, where successful candidates will leverage their extensive expertise in power systems and electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in large systems like aircraft or satellites.
• Proficient with simulation and test equipment.
• Experience leading product design.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision of the aircraft launch and landing system’s electrical design.
• Engage with vendors to qualify subsystems.
• Help build and lead a team dedicated to power system design.

Skills

Electrical engineering development tools

Power system design

Technical fundamentals

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

What you'll do:

• Define and execute the vision of our next generation aircraft launch and landing system’s electrical design. This includes power generation, regulation, distribution, safety, reliability, sensors, compute, communications, etc.
• Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the system. Execute custom design wherever needed.
• Engage with 3rd party engineering and vendors as necessary to qualify subsystems and/or guide custom development efforts.
• Ensure system performance and reliability is 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
• Develop bench test setups and HIL infrastructure
• Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Required qualifications:

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Power system and/or other electrical design experience on large systems such as an aircraft, rocket, satellite, heavy machinery, or equivalent
• Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
• Experience leading key aspects of product design and execution
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

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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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