
Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326)
Shield AIAvionics
Pay
$180K–$280K
per year
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Experience
10+ yrs
Senior
Washington, WA at a glance
- Rent
- #8 of 51$1,510/mo+16% vs US avg
- Weather
- #39 of 51164 mild days0 hot · 34 cold
- Income tax
- #51 of 51NoneWashington
What you need
- 10+ yrs relevant experience
- Power system design on aircraft or equivalent
- Delivered power electronics to market
- Proficient with EE tools and simulation
- Strong technical fundamentals
What you'll do
- Lead Ranger power system from concept to production
- Design high-power systems for harsh environments
- Enable uninterruptible power system
- Conduct make vs. buy trade studies
- Mentor engineering team
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
Help power the next generation of aircraft. As a Staff Power Systems Engineer, you’ll lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor a talented engineering team.
What you'll do:
As a Staff Power Systems Engineer you will:
Required qualifications:
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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About Shield AI
Shield AI is a defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot. Their Hivemind AI enables autonomous operations for aircraft, including the V-BAT team drone, without requiring GPS, communications, or a human pilot.
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