Shield AI
Electric Power System Lead (R5987)
Seattle, Washington · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years relevant experience.
About the job
Leads the design, development, integration, verification, and fielding of an autonomous aircraft power system from concept through production.
What you'll do
- Define the power-system vision and lead the design and integration of generation, regulation, distribution, control, custom power electronics, and battery-backed uninterruptible power.
- Select, test, and integrate modules; build a power electronics lab; verify system performance and reliability and debug design, environmental, and manufacturing issues.
- Build and lead a team, drive cross-functional architecture execution, and provide mentorship, design reviews, and program leadership.
What they ask for
- Experience designing power systems for large aircraft or an equivalent system such as a rocket, satellite, or submarine.
- 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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