Power System - High Voltage Specialist​/Sr. Technician; R4728

Job Description

We are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support development of the X-BAT aircraft. Our team is designing a flight‑critical, custom avionics system to support communications, compute, AI, power, telemetry, and all other needed aircraft systems.

An Avionics Specialist / Sr. Technician – High Voltage supports the entire Avionics team and other cross‑functional teams. It is an essential role spanning design, verification, procurement, manufacturing, and test. You will work specifically with the Power Systems team as they design and verify all X‑BAT high‑voltage power systems, including the generator, battery, and all power converters.

• Set up and execute test campaigns for custom circuits and sub‑systems, such as verifying logic levels, voltage rails, and basic circuit functions
• Perform benchtop PCBA testing and debugging
• Support engineers through environmental qualification that includes temperature, vibration, altitude, humidity, etc.
• Design, verify, and deploy simple PCBAs, fixtures, and harnesses
• Assist with the avionics lab design and build‑out

• 2+ years working around high voltage, high power systems (e.g., 270 V and higher)
• Experience performing benchtop testing with basic EE equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, electronic load, thermal chamber, etc.)
• Experience performing PCBA and harness rework
• Proficiency reading and interpreting schematics
• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, whether as an internship, job, club, team, or personal project
• Demonstrated history of ownership and delivering exceptional results
• Record of hard work, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

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 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.

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.

36 – 54 USD