Electrical Engineer I - Power Electronics
R3932 Dallas, Texas Boston, MA San Diego, California Aircraft Division - Electrical On-site Apply for this job
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AIs technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
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Job Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Our aircraft - including V-BAT and X-BAT - are redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI, advanced navigation, and next-generation vehicle architectures. We are building the best team in aviation to drive rapid development and deployment of X-BAT.
We are looking for an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer who is excited to help bring X-BATs next-generation power systems to first flight. In this role, you will own a meaningful project directly tied to our power architecture, critical path, while receiving direct mentorship from senior power and electrical engineers. We value first-principles thinking, hands-on engineering, and extreme ownership.
What youll do
Own a power electronics design that directly impacts X-BAT system performance and major flight test milestones, supported by a senior engineer who provides technical guidance and review.
Contribute to the full hardware lifecycle, including concept development, modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, bring-up, verification, integration, and flight test support.
Design and analyze low-voltage and high-voltage power systems, including DC-DC converters, inverters, motor controllers, battery systems, power distribution, and protection circuits.
Design systems across power ranges from <1 kW, low-power loads, to 10 kW, high-power applications, while balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, EMI, EMC performance, and reliability.
Partner with ECAD engineers on PCB layout for power density, thermal performance, EMI mitigation, and manufacturability.
Execute hands-on board bring-up, debug, root-cause analysis, and validation using oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and other test equipment.
Support environmental stress and qualification testing, HALT, vibration, temperature cycling for aerospace-grade reliability.
Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Embedded Software, Production, and Aircraft teams to ensure robust system integration and clear interface ownership.
Drive disciplined engineering practices, including documentation, risk reduction, and closing the loop between analysis and test results.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Strong technical fundamentals in circuits, electronics, and power systems.
Hands-on experience, coursework, labs, clubs, or internships with power electronics, such as converters, motor drivers, batteries, or high-power systems.
Familiarity with electrical design tools, such as Altium, KiCad, etc.
Experience using lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and multimeters.
Participation in an engineering team, club, or hands-on project experience.
Salary and Benefits
81456 - 122184 a year
LI-JM2LAFull-time regular employee offer package
Pay within range listed
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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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