Senior Aircraft Power Systems Lead

Shield; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks an experienced engineer to design, develop, integrate, and field a next-generation autonomous aircraft power system. You will own power generation, regulation, distribution, and high‑power electronics, leading a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment to deliver reliable capability for operators.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in large aircraft power systems or equivalent, with a proven track record of delivering power products to market and hands-on testing and

Qualifications

• Power system design experience on large aircraft, or equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.).
• 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 aircraft power system from concept to production. This includes power generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, control, etc.
• Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
• Design custom power electronics for high power and high voltage
• Design an uninterruptible power system with a high-capacity battery
• Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft
• Build a world class power electronics lab
• Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification
• Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
• Build your team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to the power system design
• Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture
• Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
• Work in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Power system design

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Simulation tools

Test equipment

Job description

Shield AI seeks an experienced engineer to design, develop, integrate, and field a next-generation autonomous aircraft power system. You will own power generation, regulation, distribution, and high‑power electronics, leading a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment to deliver reliable capability for operators.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in large aircraft power systems or equivalent, with a proven track record of delivering power products to market and hands-on testing and