Senior Staff Engineer Power System, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025)

Shield AI
Seattle, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced power systems engineers who lead cross-functional teams and design high-power systems for aerospace applications.

Best fit for

  • Experienced power systems engineers with leadership capabilities in aerospace and defense domains
    — “Define and execute the vision of the Launch and Recovery Vehicle power system from concept to production”
  • Candidates with proven track records in delivering power systems to market in complex environments
    — “Have delivered power system and power electronic products to market”
  • Individuals who have guided teams in custom power electronic design and system integration
    — “Guide teammates toward appropriate custom power electronic designs”

Things to consider

  • Requires a commitment to full-time employment and possible background checks or reference checks
    — “All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in high-power system design for aerospace or defense applications
    — “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 experience in making vs. buying trade studies and system integration
    — “Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft”
  • Demonstrate your ability to debug complex electrical and environmental issues
    — “Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • defined and executed power system vision
  • integrated state-of-the-art high-power systems
  • led multiple engineers
Typical background
10+ years of power system design experienceproficient with electrical engineering tools

Skills & requirements

Required

Power System DesignHigh-power SystemsCustom Power Electronic DesignsSystem Performance VerificationDebugging Complex Electrical Issues

Preferred

Cross-functional Team LeadershipMentorship

Stack & domain

Power System DesignHigh-power SystemsPower GenerationRegulationDistributionPower QualityControlCustom Power Electronic DesignsUninterruptible Power SystemMake Vs. Buy Trade StudiesModules For AircraftSystem Performance And ReliabilityDebug Complex ProblemsElectrical Engineering Development ToolsSimulationTest EquipmentTechnical FundamentalsAnalysisTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingTechnical CommunicationProject ManagementPower SystemsElectrical EngineeringAerospaceDefense Technology

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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