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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Salary
$216,000–$325,000 a year
Full-time

Electric Power System Lead (R5987)

Job description

Shield AI — Electric Power System Lead (R5987) (Seattle, Washington).

Job 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.

Job requirements

  • Power system design experience on large 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

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