Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326)

The role

This is a Staff Power Systems Engineer role for the Ranger power system. You will lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical problems, and mentor an engineering team.

What you will do

• Define and execute the vision of the Ranger power system from concept to production
• Design, develop and integrate high-power systems for performance and reliability in harsh environments
• Enable an uninterruptible power system
• Make vs. buy trade studies; select, test and integrate modules for the aircraft
• Ensure system performance and reliability through rigorous verification
• Debug complex problems in electrical design, environment and manufacturing
• Build the team and lead multiple engineers on the power system design
• Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture
• Provide mentorship, design review and program execution leadership

Required qualifications

• Power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or equivalent system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience delivering power system and power electronic products to market
• Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation and test equipment
• Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Benefits package (full-time regular employees)
• Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment (temporary employees)

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background check 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.