Staff Power Systems Engineer — Aircraft Power Lead

F7d8749a; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shield AI in Seattle seeks a Staff Power Systems Engineer to lead power system development from concept to production, mentor a growing team, and solve complex challenges in harsh environments.

You will design, test, and integrate high-power systems for reliable, uninterrupted power and drive cross-functional architecture, with emphasis on mentorship and rapid execution in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• Power system design experience on large vehicles, aircraft, or equivalent power systems.
• 10+ years relevant experience.
• 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 Ranger power system from concept to production.
• Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments.
• Enable an uninterruptible power system.
• Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft.
• Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification.
• Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
• Help build the 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

System integration

Mentorship

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Electrical engineering tools

Simulation

Test equipment

Job description

Shield AI in Seattle seeks a Staff Power Systems Engineer to lead power system development from concept to production, mentor a growing team, and solve complex challenges in harsh environments.

You will design, test, and integrate high-power systems for reliable, uninterrupted power and drive cross-functional architecture, with emphasis on mentorship and rapid execution in a fast-paced aerospace setting.