Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326)

Shield AI
Seattle, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced power systems engineers comfortable with leading complex technical projects.

Best fit for

  • Experienced power systems engineers with a track record of delivering products to market.
    — “Have delivered power system and power electronic products to market”
  • Candidates who are adept at making high-level technical trade studies and system integration.
    — “Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft”
  • Engineers with leadership potential, capable of mentoring and managing teams.
    — “Help build the team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to the power system design”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a cleared background check as a prerequisite for employment.
    — “All offers are contingent on a cleared background”
  • This is a full-time role with limited eligibility for benefits for certain employees.
    — “Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with power system design in aerospace or equivalent domains.
    — “Power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or an equivalent power system”
  • Showcase your expertise in system verification and debugging of electrical designs.
    — “Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in using simulation and test equipment for development.
    — “Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • developing power systems for aircraft
  • mentoring engineering teams
Typical background
10+ years of power system design experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Power System DesignHigh-power Systems DevelopmentElectrical EngineeringTechnical Mentorship

Preferred

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Stack & domain

Power System DesignElectrical Engineering Development ToolsSimulationTest EquipmentTechnical FundamentalsAnalysisElectrical DesignEnvironmentalManufacturingMentorshipDesign ReviewProgram Execution LeadershipFast-paced EnvironmentCross-functional TeamDrive A Cross-functional TeamExecute The Top-level ArchitectureProvide MentorshipDefenseEngineering

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. 

Job Description:

Help power the next generation of aircraft. As a Staff Power Systems Engineer, you’ll lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor a talented engineering team.

What you'll do::

As a Staff Power Systems Engineer you will:

  • Define and execute the vision of the Ranger power system from concept to production.
  • Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments
  • 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

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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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