Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer II

Founded in 2015, 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 and V‑BAT and X‑BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia‑Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting‑edge AI and GPS/RF‑denied navigation technologies. We’re building X‑BAT, a next‑generation aircraft that pushes the boundaries of innovation and performance.

Position:
Power Engineer II – Design, analyze, and validate power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. Ideal candidate has a solid foundation in power systems, thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to see their work progress from concept to flight.

• Design power electronics for HV and LV systems, including high‑voltage/low‑voltage power systems, DC‑DC converters, inverters, motor controllers, battery and battery‑management systems, power generation, distribution, and embedded safety and protection mechanisms.
• Engineer solutions across power ranges from less than 1 kW low‑power systems to more than 10 kW high‑power applications.
• Own the full‑cycle hardware development flow – concept, modeling, worst‑case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, design reiteration to improve design maturity, testing and validation.
• Drive PCB layout and design with ECAD engineers, optimizing for power density, EMI, thermal performance, and manufacturability.
• Design for safety, manufacturability, and reliability, incorporating best practices for safety, manufacturing, and reliability.
• Execute board bring‑up, verification, validation, and HALT testing to meet rigorous aerospace reliability standards.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, CAD, embedded, software, production, and various aircraft teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and contribute to cross‑functional design reviews to ensure robust, high‑integrity engineering decisions.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones to drive on‑time, high‑quality outcomes.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience as an electrical engineer.
• Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging.
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, E‑loads, multimeters, and similar instruments.
• Proficiency in Altium or equivalent E‑CAD software.
• Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and treating others with kindness.
• Ability to obtain a S//SAR‑level security clearance (desired).

• Full‑time regular employee:
  Pay within range listed + bonus + benefits + equity.
• Temporary employee:
  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.

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.