Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Battery Owner to lead all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment.

You will design, qualify, integrate, and deploy high-power battery architectures, mentor engineers, and build a state-of-the-art power-electronics lab to enable rapid development in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in battery/power systems.
• Experience delivering battery power systems to market.
• Strong fundamentals and analytical skills; proficient with EE tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment.
• Deploy HV batteries (270V+) to support ~100 kW power system.
• Design, develop, and integrate high-power systems for reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation).
• Execute make/buy trade-offs aligned with the long-term roadmap.
• Help hire and build the Power System team.
• Build a world-class power electronics lab serving all battery needs.
• Ensure performance and reliability via rigorous verification.
• Debug complex issues in electrical design, environment, and manufacturing.
• Provide mentorship, design reviews, and program execution leadership.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Battery design experience

Power electronics

Strong technical fundamentals

Electrical engineering tools

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Simulation

Test equipment

Electrical development tools

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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

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.

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

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 toequal 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.