Power System Lead, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025)

Shield AI
Seattle, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior electrical engineers with aerospace or defense experience who lead complex power system development and mentor teams.

Best fit for

  • Senior electrical engineers with aerospace or defense experience leading complex systems from concept to production
    — “Define and execute the vision of the Launch and Recovery Vehicle power system from concept to production”
  • Candidates with a track record of delivering power systems to market in high-stress environments
    — “Have delivered power system and power electronic products to market”
  • Individuals comfortable leading cross-functional teams and driving top-level architecture execution
    — “Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of technical ownership and accountability for system performance and reliability
    — “Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification”
  • Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment with tight integration and testing timelines
    — “Work in a fast-paced environment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with power generation and regulation in harsh environments on your resume
    — “Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead and mentor engineers in power system design
    — “Help build the team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to the power system design”
  • Showcase your ability to conduct make vs. buy trade studies and integrate modules for aircraft systems
    — “Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft”
  • Demonstrate your experience in debugging complex electrical and environmental issues
    — “Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • designing and executing power systems
  • leading cross-functional teams
  • ensuring system performance
Typical background
10+ years of relevant experience in power system designdelivering power system products to market

Skills & requirements

Required

Power System DesignElectrical EngineeringHigh-power SystemsTeam LeadershipTechnical Analysis

Preferred

Rocket DesignSatellite Design

Stack & domain

Power System DesignElectrical EngineeringPower Electronic DesignsElectrical Engineering Development ToolsSimulationTest EquipmentMentorshipDesign ReviewProgram Execution LeadershipDefense-techPower Systems

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO::

  • Define and execute the vision of the Launch and Recovery Vehicle 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
  • Guide teammates toward appropriate custom power electronic designs
  • Enable an uninterruptible power system
  • Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft
  • Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification
  • Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
  • Help build the 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 a large vehicle, 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.

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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.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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