Shield AI

Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)

Shield AI$150K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in battery design for large aircraft or similar power systems
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven record of delivering battery power systems to market
  • Proficient with electrical engineering tools and testing equipment
  • Strong technical fundamentals and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Define the vision for the battery system in X-BAT and ground equipment
  • Deploy high voltage batteries of 270V and above for 100kW power systems
  • Design and integrate high-power systems for harsh environments
  • Make buy/trade decisions aligned with long-term development goals
  • Recruit and develop the Power System team
  • Establish a power electronics lab for battery needs
  • Ensure performance through rigorous system verification
  • Debug complex electrical design issues
  • Provide mentorship and leadership in program execution
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Equity options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Temporary benefits after 60 days of employment
Full Job Description
As the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production. You will help us build a team of world class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply! What you'll do: • Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment • Deploy high voltage batteries (270V and higher) to support a power system on the order of 100kW • Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.) • Execute make/buy trades that align with a long term development roadmap • Help hire and build the Power System team • Build a world class power electronics lab that serves all battery needs • Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification • Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc. • Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership • Work in a fast-paced environment Required qualifications: • You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent • Battery design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.) • 5+ years relevant experience • Have delivered battery power systems to market • Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment • Strong technical fundamentals and analysis $150,000 - $220,000 a year #LI-JM2 #LD 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.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
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200 employees
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2015

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