Staff Power Systems Engineer — Aircraft Power & Reliability

Speedrun Talent Network; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Staff Power Systems Engineer to lead the Ranger power system from concept to production. You will design and integrate high-power systems for aircraft, ensuring reliability in harsh environments and guiding a team of engineers.

You will mentor engineers, conduct make vs. buy studies, and drive cross-functional architecture while delivering robust power solutions in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or an 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 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 systems design

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Power electronics

Engineering leadership

Tools

Electrical engineering tools

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Staff Power Systems Engineer to lead the Ranger power system from concept to production. You will design and integrate high-power systems for aircraft, ensuring reliability in harsh environments and guiding a team of engineers.

You will mentor engineers, conduct make vs. buy studies, and drive cross-functional architecture while delivering robust power solutions in a fast-paced setting.