Electric Power System Lead (R5987)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 216,000 - 325,000 annuallyFunction: Energy & Utilities OperationsExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Technical rigor","Rapid decision-making","Ownership","Hands-on engineering","Analysis"]

Define and execute the aircraft electric power system vision from concept through production, covering generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, and control. Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of high-power, high-voltage power electronics for harsh environments, including an uninterruptible power system with high-capacity batteries. Own build-vs-buy decisions, lab development, reliability debugging, and cross-functional execution while mentoring engineers.

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Electric Power System Lead (R5987)

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Job Summary

Define and execute the aircraft electric power system vision from concept through production, covering generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, and control. Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of high-power, high-voltage power electronics for harsh environments, including an uninterruptible power system with high-capacity batteries. Own build-vs-buy decisions, lab development, reliability debugging, and cross-functional execution while mentoring engineers.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Energy & Utilities Operations
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and execute the aircraft power system vision from concept to production, including generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, and control.
  • •Design, develop, and integrate high-power state-of-the-art systems tailored for harsh environments.
  • •Design custom power electronics for high power and high voltage, and build an uninterruptible power system with a high-capacity battery.
  • •Perform make-vs-buy trade studies; select, test, and integrate modules; and ensure performance and reliability through rigorous verification and debugging.
  • •Build and lead the power system engineering team and drive cross-functional top-level architecture execution, providing mentorship and design reviews.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 216,000 - 325,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Power system design experience on large aircraft (or equivalent power system such as rocket, satellite, or submarine).
  • •10+ years of 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.
Experience:10+ yearsDefense-techAerospacePower electronics
Skills:Technical rigorRapid decision-makingOwnershipHands-on engineeringAnalysis

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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