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Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer (R4479)

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Staff Engineer responsible for defining, designing, qualifying, and deploying battery systems for X-BAT and related ground equipment, leading cross-functional execution and mentorship.

About this role

Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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:
As the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production.
You will help us build a team of world class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply!

What you'll do:

  • Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment
  • Deploy high voltage batteries (270V and higher) to support a power system on the order of 100kW
  • Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
  • Execute make/buy trades that align with a long term development roadmap
  • Help hire and build the Power System team
  • Build a world class power electronics lab that serves all battery needs
  • Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification
  • Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
  • Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership
  • Work in a fast-paced environment
  • Required qualifications:

  • You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Battery design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Have delivered battery power systems to market
  • Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
  • Strong technical fundamentals and analysis
  • Skills

    Battery DesignElectrical EngineeringHigh Voltage BatteriesPower ElectronicsSimulationSystem IntegrationTest EquipmentVerification

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