Shield AI
Electric Power System Lead (R5987)
$216K–$325K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years relevant experience
About the job
Leads the design, development, integration, verification, and production of an autonomous aircraft’s power system and leads the engineering team responsible for it.
What you'll do
- Define and execute the aircraft power-system vision, including generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, and control.
- Design and integrate high-power systems, custom power electronics, and a high-capacity-battery uninterruptible power system; verify performance and reliability.
- Build and lead the power-system team, drive cross-functional architecture work, and provide mentorship and design reviews.
What they ask for
- Power-system design experience on 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.
Pay
USD 216,000–325,000 per year base salary
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