Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326).

Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering

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The Role:This role is for an experienced electrical engineer leading aircraft power system development for a defense technology company.
The Person:The person will define and execute the Ranger power system, design and integrate high-power systems, run trade studies and verification, debug electrical and manufacturing issues, and lead and mentor engineers.
Requirements:The ideal candidate has 10+ years relevant experience, power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or equivalent power system, and experience delivering power system and power electronic products to market.

About the role

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:

Help power the next generation of aircraft. As a Staff Power Systems Engineer, you’ll lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor a talented engineering team.

Job Description:

What you'll do:

As a Staff Power Systems Engineer you will:

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

Work in a fast-paced environment

Required qualifications:

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

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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 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. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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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.

Published October 18, 2026

Location Seattle, WA

Category Hardware & Semiconductor Engineering

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Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326).