Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems (R4478)

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3 Locations
In-Office
210K-310K Annually
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Role
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 offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:
Join Shield AI to build the flight-critical power systems behind the next generation of autonomous aircraft. In this role, you will own power subsystem designs from concept through production, contributing to power electronics and circuit boards across low- and high-power applications. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive design reviews, modeling, testing, and validation, ensuring reliable performance in extreme operating environments. This is a hands-on role with real ownership and direct impact on mission-critical systems.

What you'll do:

  • Own flight critical power sub-system designs of Shield AI’s next generation aircraft. This includes power generation, distribution, motor control, safety protections, automated system control, reliability, radiation, and high-altitude performance
  • Contribute to and own various circuit board designs with a focus on power and power electronics
  • Work on power sub-systems and designs for both low power (<1 kW) and high power (>10 kW)
  • Execute design assignments from inception through production 
  • Manage project schedule and deliverables 
  • Conduct and attend cross-functional design reviews 
  • Be responsible for schematic capture, modeling, simulation, analysis, and testing 
  • Engage cross functionally with software, mechanical, embedded, CAD, production, users, and all other relevant teams
  • Execute HALT on your hardware designs
  • Help develop automated production test solutions 

Required qualifications:

  • You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 
  • You have 15+ 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

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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. 

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The Company
HQ: Port Melbourne, Victoria
0 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

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 offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Why Work With Us

What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.

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