Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326)
Seattle · USD 180,000-279,998 / year · 10+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 18, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 10+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Seattle
- Salary
- USD 180,000-279,998 / year
About the role
- Help power the next generation of aircraft as a Staff Power Systems Engineer at Shield AI.
- Lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor a talented engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the vision of the Ranger power system from concept to production.
- Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments.
- Enable an uninterruptible power system.
- Make vs. buy trade studies.
- 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 the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
- Help build the team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to the 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
