Electrical Engineer II - Power

Shield AI • San Diego, CA

97d • $91,660 - $137,490

About The Position

Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance. We’re looking for a Power Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• You have 1+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• You are experienced with circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging.
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
• Familiarity with Altium or equivalent.
• You have experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, power supplies, E-loads, multimeters, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design of HV and LV systems including high-voltage and low-voltage power systems, DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor controllers.
• Battery, Battery management, power generation, and distribution.
• Embedded safety and protection mechanisms.
• Engineer solutions from <1 kW low-power systems to >10 kW high-power applications.
• Own the entire flow of full-cycle hardware development — concept, modeling, worst case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, design reiteration for improving design maturity, testing and validation.
• Drive PCB layout and design with ECAD engineers, optimizing for power density, EMI, thermal, and manufacturability.
• Design robust systems keeping in mind best practices for safety, manufacturing and reliability.
• Execute board bring up, verification, validation and HALT testing to meet rigorous aerospace reliability standards.
• Work closely with Mechanical, CAD, Embedded, Software, Production and various aircraft teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional reviews ensuring robust, high-integrity engineering decisions.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees