Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer I

Shield AI
Seattle, Boston, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 81,456 - 122,184 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Teamwork","Communication"]

Entry-level Power Electronics Engineer at Shield AI, owning a power electronics design tied to the X-BAT system, with mentorship from senior engineers. You’ll contribute to the full hardware lifecycle, design high- and low-power systems, and collaborate across Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams to ensure robust integration and reliability.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
8 months ago

Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer I

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Job Summary

Entry-level Power Electronics Engineer at Shield AI, owning a power electronics design tied to the X-BAT system, with mentorship from senior engineers. You’ll contribute to the full hardware lifecycle, design high- and low-power systems, and collaborate across Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams to ensure robust integration and reliability.
Location: Seattle, Boston, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own a power electronics design that directly impacts X-BAT system performance and major flight test milestones, supported by a senior engineer who provides technical guidance and review.
  • •Contribute to the full hardware lifecycle including concept development, modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, bring-up, verification, integration, and flight test support.
  • •Design and analyze low-voltage and high-voltage power systems including DC-DC converters, inverters, motor controllers, battery systems, power distribution, and protection circuits.
  • •Design systems across power ranges from <1 kW low-power loads to >10 kW high-power applications while balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, EMI/EMC performance, and reliability.
  • •Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams to ensure robust system integration and clear interface ownership.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 81,456 - 122,184 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • •Strong fundamentals in circuits, electronics, and power systems
  • •Hands-on experience with power electronics (converters, motor drivers, batteries, or high-power systems)
  • •Familiarity with electrical design tools (Altium, KiCad, etc.)
  • •Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and multimeters)
Experience:Aerospace
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingTeamworkCommunication
Tech Stack:AltiumKiCadOscilloscopesDC-DC convertersInvertersMotor controllersBatteries

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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