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Senior Staff Engineer Power System, Launch Recovery Vehicle (R6025)

Shield AI shield.ai Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
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

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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
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. ### 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.
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