Electric Power System Lead (R5987)

Seattle, Washington. Posted a month ago

The role

This role leads the design and integration of the power system for a next-generation autonomous aircraft. The work covers power generation, regulation, distribution and control, and includes leading a team of engineers.

What you will do

Define and execute the vision of the aircraft power system from concept to production.
Design, develop and integrate high-power systems for harsh environments such as high altitude and radiation.
Design custom power electronics for high power and high voltage.
Design an uninterruptible power system with a high-capacity battery.
Make vs. buy trade studies, and select, test and integrate modules.
Build a world class power electronics lab.
Verify that system performance and reliability are met.
Debug complex electrical, environmental and manufacturing problems.
Build your team and lead multiple engineers on the power system design.
Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture.

Required qualifications

Power system design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.).
10+ years of 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.

Benefits

Full-time regular employees: bonus.
Full-time regular employees: benefits.
Full-time regular employees: equity.
Temporary employees: temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment.

Before you apply

All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.