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Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326)

Shield AI · Seattle

Pay
$180K–$280K
From the posting
Posted
Oct 18, 2026
Tracked open for 8 days
Team
X-BAT Division
Full-time
Shield AI hiring
667 open roles
426 in engineering

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About the role

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. 

Job Description:

Help power the next generation of aircraft. As a Staff Power Systems Engineer, you’ll lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor a talented engineering team.



What you'll do:

    As a Staff Power Systems Engineer you will:
  • Define and execute the vision of the Ranger power system from concept to production.
  • Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments
  • 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

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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. 

From Shield AI's careers page. First seen Oct 19, 2026, last verified Oct 25, 2026.

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