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Shield AI

Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer II

Seattle, Washington · On-site · Mid

Discipline
Electrical
Industry
Defense
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X-BAT Division

Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer II role at Shield AI seeking a mid-career engineer to design, analyze, and validate aircraft power electronics systems for autonomous aviation initiatives. Position emphasizes ownership of challenging power-related projects from concept to flight within a defense-tech context.

2+ years · Bachelors or higher in Electrical or closely related field

Required

  • power electronics
  • power systems
  • design, analysis, validation
  • aircraft power systems
  • system integration
  • DFM/DFMEA (implied)
  • validation and testing

Preferred

  • prototype design
  • board-level power electronics
  • power conversion techniques (e.g., DC-DC, DC-AC)
  • thermal management
  • EMI/EMC
  • integration with avionics
  • flight hardware experience

Benefits

  • medical
  • 401k
  • PTO

Employer description

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:
Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
 
We’re looking for a Power Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.

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