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Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Power Electronics (R6046)

Shield AI· X-BAT Division – X-BAT Engineering - Avionics
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Seattle, WA$187k - $281kFull Time EmployeePosted 4w ago

About the role

Staff Engineer role focusing on design and integration of high voltage electromechanical power electronics for aerospace applications, ensuring environmental survivability and compliance with avionics standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for high voltage power electronics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
  • Execute analysis to ensure survivability in harsh environments, including structural, thermal, vibration, clearances, and PCBA hardening
  • Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards (DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461)
  • Own your design work from concept to implementation, through system verification and validation
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers and PCB designers to ensure full-scope board design and packaging meets product demands

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong use of CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout
  • Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro) and harness design software (Capital, Zuken)
  • Exposure to working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all mechanical interfaces
  • Familiarity with the PCB layout process and manufacturing methods
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities

Skills

Required:High voltage power electronics designCAD softwareeCAD and harness design software

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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