Shield AI · 9 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems (R4478)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $310K/yr
15+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on creating intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. The Principal Engineer will own the design of flight-critical power systems for autonomous aircraft, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance in extreme conditions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hanwha Aerospace,L3Harris TechnologiesHercules CapitalRiot Ventures,US Innovative Technology Fund
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
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