Electrical Engineer II - Power Electronics (R3932)
Company: Shield AI
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job 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
redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and
GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a
next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the
boundaries of innovation and performance. We’re looking for a Power
Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and validation
of power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is
perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power 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: Design Power Electronics: Design of HV and LV
systems including: -High-voltage and low-voltage power systems
-DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor controllers -Battery,
Battery management, power generation, and distribution -Embedded
safety and protection mechanisms Design across power ranges:
Engineer solutions from 10 kW high-power applications Full-cycle
hardware development: Own the entire flow — concept, modeling,
worst case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping,
design reiteration for improving design maturity, testing and
validation PCB ownership: Drive PCB layout and design with ECAD
engineers, optimizing for power density, EMI, thermal, and
manufacturability Design for Safety, Manufacturability and
Reliability: Design robust systems keeping in mind best practices
for safety, manufacturing and reliability Board Bring Up and
Testing: execute board bring up, verification, validation and HALT
testing to meet rigorous aerospace reliability standards
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical, CAD,
Embedded, Software, Production and various aircraft teams
throughout the product lifecycle Design review leadership: Lead and
contribute to cross-functional reviews ensuring robust,
high-integrity engineering decisions Program execution: Manage
project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones to drive
on-time, high-quality outcomes Required qualifications: You have a
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent You have 1 years of
experience as an Electrical Engineer You are experienced with:
circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit
testing, and debugging You have a demonstrated record of working
hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to
high standards, and being kind to others Familiarity with Altium or
equivalent You have experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes,
power supplies, E-loads, multimeters, etc LI-JM2 LB 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. We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
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