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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Jan 21, 2026
Salary
$116,352–$174,528 a year
Full-time

Power System – High-Voltage Test Engineer II – Electric Powertrain & Battery Systems (R4728)

Job description

We are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support the development of the X-BAT aircraft. Our team is designing a flight-critical, custom avionics system supporting communications, compute, AI, power, telemetry and other essential aircraft systems.

The role sits at the intersection of electrical, mechanical and test engineering an engineer with strong, directly relevant dynamometer experience. You will partner closely with the Power Systems team and other cross-functional engineering groups throughout design, verification, integration and qualification.

Shield AI is seeking an early-career Test Engineer to support the tes ting and verification of X-BAT’s battery energy storage, electric…

Job responsibilities

  • Set up and operate dynamometer systems for electric motor and motor-drive testing
  • Setup and operate battery energy storage systems for testing
  • Configure instrumentation, sensors, fixtures, harnesses and data-acquisition equipment
  • Execute test campaigns for electromechanical or electrochemical subsystems, verifying voltage rails, logic levels, performance, thermal behavior and overall functionality
  • Perform testing, debugging and system-level troubleshooting
  • Collect and evaluate test data, identify abnormal behavior and communicate findings
  • Support environmental qualification testing, including temperature, vibration, altitude and humidity
  • Install, verify, and deploy DC-sources, power converters, test fixtures and harnesses

Job requirements

  • Associate degree or higher in electrical technology, mechanical technology, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Hands-on experience with batteries, dynamometers, electric motors, motor drives, powertrain systems, or comparable electromechanical equipment through employment, internships, academic teams, clubs or personal projects
  • Experience setting up and executing hardware tests using instrumentation, sensors and data-acquisition equipment
  • Experience troubleshooting systems involving electrical and mechanical components
  • Familiarity with benchtop electrical equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and electronic loads
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and test procedures
  • Understanding of laboratory safety practices, including the safe operation of high-voltage or high-power equipment
  • Demonstrated ownership, reliable execution, clear documentation, and effective collaboration with engineers, technicians and cross-functional partners

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