About the role
Senior Staff Engineer Power System, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025) at Shield AI in Seattle, Washington. On-site, full-time, paying $215k–$310k. Posted September 22, 2026.
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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Define and execute the vision of the Launch and Recovery Vehicle power system from concept to production. This includes power generation, regulation, distribution, power quality, control, etc.
- Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments
- Guide teammates toward appropriate custom power electronic designs
- Enable an uninterruptible power system
- Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft
- Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification
- Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
- Help build the team and lead multiple engineers dedicated to the power system design
- Drive a cross-functional team to execute the top-level architecture
- Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
- Work in a fast-paced environment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Power system design experience on a large vehicle, aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
- 10+ years relevant experience
- Have delivered power system and power electronic products to market
- Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
- Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
Prefer to apply yourself? Apply on Shield AI’s site
Quick answers
How much does this Shield AI job pay?
The posted pay is $215k–$310k.
Where is this job based?
Seattle, Washington. The role is on-site.
How much experience do you need?
The posting asks for 10+ years.
How do you apply?
Apply on Shield AI’s site using the link on this page. With a free Jobmagic account you can see how well you fit first.
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