Power System Lead, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025)
Seattle · USD 216,000-325,000 / year · 10+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 22, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 10+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Seattle
- Salary
- USD 216,000-325,000 / year
About the role
- Shield AI is seeking a Power System Lead for the Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025) in Seattle.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the vision of the Launch and Recovery Vehicle power system from concept to production, including power generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, and control.
- Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments.
- Guide teammates toward appropriate custom power electronic designs.
- Enable an uninterruptible power system.
- Conduct make vs. buy trade studies and select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft.
- Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification.
- Debug complex problems related to electrical design, environmental factors, and manufacturing.
- Help build the team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to power system design.
- Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture.
- Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership.
Requirements
- Power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Have delivered power system and power electronic products to market
- Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
- Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
- Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees)
Skills
- Electrical Engineering Development Tools
- Simulation
- Test Equipment
- Power Generation
