Power Electronics Engineer II - Autonomous Aircraft

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in Texas is seeking a Power Engineer II to design and validate power electronics for autonomous aircraft. You will develop HV/LV systems, manage batteries and power distribution, and own hardware from concept through testing.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration across mechanical, embedded, and software teams. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering, 1+ years of experience, and hands-on experience with Altium and lab equipment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, testing and debugging.
• Familiarity with Altium or equivalent.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Design power electronics including HV and LV systems, DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor controllers.
• Oversee battery management, power generation and distribution, and embedded safety features.
• Lead full hardware development lifecycle from concept to validation and testing.
• Drive PCB layout with ECAD engineers, focusing on power density and thermal performance.
• Collaborate across Mechanical, Software, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic capture

Testing & debugging

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Shield AI in Texas is seeking a Power Engineer II to design and validate power electronics for autonomous aircraft. You will develop HV/LV systems, manage batteries and power distribution, and own hardware from concept through testing.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration across mechanical, embedded, and software teams. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical engineering, 1+ years of experience, and hands-on experience with Altium and lab equipment.