Staff Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics job opportunity at Shield AI.



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Shield AI Staff Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
Experience: 5 Years
Pattern: On-site
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Aircraft Division,Electrical

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degreeBachelor's (B.Sc.)
loacation Boston, MA, United States Of America
loacation Boston, MA....United States Of America

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.We’re looking for a Staff Power Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance power systems across our aircraft programs. This is a high-ownership role where you will define architectures, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that our power electronics meet the rigorous demands of autonomous aviation. If you excel in cross-functional collaboration, thrive in fast-moving environments, and are passionate about pushing the limits of power system design, we want to hear from you.\nWhat you'll do:Design Power Electronics: Design of HV and LV systems including: -High-voltage and low-voltage power systems -DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor controllers -Battery, Battery management, power generation, and distribution -Embedded safety and protection mechanismsDesign across power ranges: Engineer solutions from <1 kW low-power systems to >10 kW high-power applicationsFull-cycle hardware development: Own the entire flow — concept, modeling, worst case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, design reiteration for improving design maturity, testing and validationPCB ownership: Drive PCB layout and design with ECAD engineers, optimizing for power density, EMI, thermal, and manufacturabilityDesign for Safety, Manufacturability and Reliability: Design robust systems keeping in mind best practices for safety, manufacturing and reliabilityBoard Bring Up and Testing: Execute  board bring up, verification, validation and HALT testing to meet rigorous aerospace reliability standardsCross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical, CAD, Embedded, Software, Production and various aircraft teams throughout the product lifecycleDesign review leadership: Lead and contribute to cross-functional reviews ensuring robust, high-integrity engineering decisionsProgram execution: Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones to drive on-time, high-quality outcomesRequired qualifications: You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent You have 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer You are experienced with: circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to othersFamiliarity with Altium or equivalent\n$150,130 - $225,196 a year\n#LI-JM2#LDFull-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. ###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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