Electric Power System Lead (R5987)
- Location
- Seattle, WA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Director
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Power system design on large aircraft or equivalent (rocket, satellite, submarine)
- Delivered power system and power electronics products to market
- Proficiency with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
- Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
Also useful
- High-power and high-voltage power electronics
- Uninterruptible power system design
- Harsh environment design (high altitude, radiation)
- Power electronics lab build-out
What You’ll Do
- 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.
- Build your 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
Required Qualifications
- 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
Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
About Shield Ai
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to support the design, development, integration, and fielding of a next-generation autonomous aircraft system. This position requires a balance of technical rigor, rapid decision-making, and hands-on engineering to efficiently transition concepts into operational capability. The ideal candidate is comfortable solving complex problems, taking ownership, working within an accelerated aircraft development environment, and is motivated by getting meaningful capability into the hands of operators quickly.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
From Shield Ai's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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This Electric Power System Lead (R5987) position at Shield Ai is located in Seattle, WA (On-site). Always check Shield Ai's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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