Lead Power Systems Engineer — Launch & Recovery Vehicle

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a senior power systems engineer to define and execute the Launch and Recovery Vehicle power system from concept to production. You will lead design, verification, and integration of high‑power systems for operation in harsh environments.

The role requires 10+ years of experience delivering power electronics to market, strong fundamentals, and leadership of engineering teams. Expect a fast-paced setting with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or equivalent power system.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision of the Launch and Recovery Vehicle power system from concept to production, including generation, regulation, distribution and control.
• Design, develop, and integrate high-power systems for reliability in harsh environments.
• Guide teammates toward appropriate power electronic designs.
• Enable an uninterruptible power system.
• Perform make vs. buy trade studies and select, test, and integrate modules for aircraft.
• Ensure system performance and reliability through verification.
• Debug complex electrical design problems across environments.
• Help build and lead the power system design team.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to execute top-level architecture.
• Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Power system design

Electrical engineering

System verification

Simulation & testing tools

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Simulation software

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a senior power systems engineer to define and execute the Launch and Recovery Vehicle power system from concept to production. You will lead design, verification, and integration of high‑power systems for operation in harsh environments.

The role requires 10+ years of experience delivering power electronics to market, strong fundamentals, and leadership of engineering teams. Expect a fast-paced setting with competitive compensation.