Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

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Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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:

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!

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

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

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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.