Shield AI
V-BAT Engineering - Electrical
EngineerII,Electrical
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Engineer II, Electrical at Shield AI. Skills: Power systems design, Embedded systems, Aircraft integration. Design circuits and sub-systems. Design complex system architectures”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance efficiency; Enhance quality; Enhance project success; Enhance aircraft reliability
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis; Solving complex problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in electrical or equivalent work experience, Experience as an electrical engineer, Demonstrated track record of extreme ownership, Working hard, Delivering outstanding outcomes
Nice to Have
Experience in complex power system design is a plus
What You'll Do.
Design circuits and sub-systems
Design complex system architectures
Design and integration of complex power systems
Lead avionic systems troubleshooting
Perform root cause analysis
Own component selection
Perform schematic capture
Release to production
Work closely with cross-functional teams
Work closely with Firmware
Integrate logic designs
Identify opportunities for improvement
Propose innovative solutions
Implement innovative solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Mechanical teams; Embedded teams; Software teams; Manufacturing teams; Supply chain teams
Full Job Description
## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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: Shield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join V-BAT electrical engineering team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of power systems to the aircraft and ground support systems. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you. ## What you'll do Circuit and sub-system design for V-BAT and its support equipment. This includes complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.) Design and integration of complex power systems Lead avionic systems troubleshooting and root cause analysis Own component selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production Work closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.) Work closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycle Pro
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