Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)

Shield AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI, based in Boston, is looking for a Battery owner to lead all aspects of battery systems for the X-BAT Launch and Recovery Vehicle. You will define and execute the vision for the battery system and work in a dynamic environment assisting with the design and deployment of high-performance battery systems.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including battery design on large aircraft or equivalent systems. A competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000, alongside bonuses, benefits, and equity, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in battery systems.
• Experience delivering battery power systems to market.
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision of the battery system.
• Deploy high voltage batteries for a power system.
• Design and integrate high-power systems for harsh environments.
• Help hire and build the Power System team.
• Ensure system performance and reliability through verification.

Skills

Electrical engineering development tools

Battery design experience

Problem-solving

Leadership in engineering

System verification

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Job Description: As the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production.

You will help us build a team of world class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply!

What you’ll do:

• Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment
• Deploy high voltage batteries (270V and higher) to support a power system on the order of 100kW
• Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
• Execute make/buy trades that align with a long term development roadmap
• Help hire and build the Power System team
• Build a world class power electronics lab that serves all battery needs
• Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification
• Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
• 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
• Battery design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Have delivered battery power systems to market
• Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

$150,000 - $220,000 a year

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.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.