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Power System Lead, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025)

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Leads the power system design and integration for a launch and recovery vehicle aircraft, from concept through production, including power generation, regulation, and reliability verification.

About this 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.

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

    • Skills

    Electrical EngineeringHigh-power SystemsMake Vs Buy AnalysisPower ElectronicsPower System DesignSimulation ToolsSystem IntegrationTest EquipmentUninterruptible Power SystemsVerification And Validation

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