Senior Staff Engineer Power System, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025)
On-site Seattle Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership
At a glance
Senior Engineering Leadership role at Shield AI. Seattle · full-time · $215,000–$310,000 base.
SalaryStated by Shield AI
$215,000 – $310,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Shield AIOur estimate for the market: $215,000–$255,000Median $230,000
The range includes the market median of $230,000 for senior engineering leadership roles in Seattle.
Worked out from 42 postings that stated pay, median $230,000. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.
RoleEngineering Leadership
SenioritySenior
LocationSeattle
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$215,000–$310,000
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 4w ago
Role brief
techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Set the power-system direction for the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, taking it from initial concept through production
- Develop and integrate high-power equipment for demanding conditions, including generation, distribution, regulation and control
- Compare build-versus-purchase options, then choose, test and integrate aircraft power modules
- Verify system performance and reliability, and troubleshoot electrical, environmental and manufacturing problems
- Lead engineers and cross-functional partners through architecture, design reviews, mentorship and program execution
What you bring
- At least ten years of relevant experience designing power systems for a large vehicle, aircraft or comparable platform
- You have taken power-system and power-electronics products through to market
- You can use electrical engineering development tools, simulation software and test equipment
Who this fits
This is a senior technical leadership role for someone who can guide multiple engineers while leading power-system architecture and execution. The position is full-time and onsite in Seattle. Offers depend on passing a cleared background check.
From the employer
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