Power System – High-Voltage Test Engineer II – Electric Powertrain & Battery Systems (R4728)

The role

You will set up, operate and refine battery storage and dynamometer test systems used to characterize energy storage, electric machine and motor-drive performance for the X-BAT aircraft. You will work with the Power Systems team and other engineering groups from design through qualification.

What you will do

• Set up and operate dynamometer systems for electric motor and motor-drive testing
• Set up and operate battery energy storage systems for testing
• Configure instrumentation, sensors, fixtures, harnesses and data-acquisition equipment
• Execute test campaigns for electromechanical or electrochemical subsystems
• Perform testing, debugging and system-level troubleshooting
• Collect and evaluate test data, identify abnormal behavior and communicate findings
• Support environmental qualification testing: temperature, vibration, altitude and humidity
• Install, verify and deploy DC sources, power converters, test fixtures and harnesses
• Assist with the design and buildout of the battery and/or motor-test labs

Required qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in electrical technology, mechanical technology, mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related technical discipline
• Hands-on experience with batteries, dynamometers, electric motors, motor drives, powertrain systems or comparable electromechanical equipment, through employment, internships, academic teams, clubs or
• Experience setting up and executing hardware tests using instrumentation, sensors and data-acquisition equipment
• Experience troubleshooting systems involving electrical and mechanical components
• Familiarity with multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and electronic loads
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings and test procedures
• Understanding of laboratory safety practices, including safe operation of high-voltage or high-power equipment
• Demonstrated ownership, reliable execution, clear documentation and effective collaboration with engineers, technicians and cross-functional partners

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• All 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, including Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies. Its technology supports operations worldwide.