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Electric Power System Lead (R5987)

Shield AI· RaptorX – RaptorX Engineering - Avionics
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Seattle, Washington$216k - $325kFull Time EmployeePosted 4w ago

About the role

Lead engineer to design, develop, integrate, and field a next-generation autonomous aircraft power system, balancing technical rigor with rapid decision-making in an accelerated aircraft development environment.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the vision of the aircraft 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 (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
  • Design custom power electronics for high power and high voltage
  • Design an uninterruptible power system with a high-capacity battery
  • Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft
  • Build a world class power electronics lab
  • Ensure system performance and reliability are met through rigorous verification
  • Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
  • Build your 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

Qualifications

  • Power system design experience on large 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

Skills

Required:Power system designPower electronics

Benefits

  • 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)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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