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Shield AI · 6 hours ago

Senior Engineering Manager, Power Electronics

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$194K/yr - $291K/yr
date10+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Engineering Manager will oversee the power systems team responsible for the X-BAT aircraft power system, leading the design and integration of custom power electronics and ensuring system performance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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Responsibilities

Define and execute the vision of the X-BAT aircraft 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 (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
Design custom power electronics for high power and high voltage
Design an uninterruptible power system with a high-capacity battery
Make vs. buy trade studies. Select, test, and integrate modules for use in the aircraft
Build a world class power electronics lab
Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification
Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc
Build your 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

Qualification

Power system designPower electronicsElectrical engineering toolsHigh voltage designHigh-capacity battery systemsCross-functional collaborationTeam leadershipMentorship

Required

Power system design experience on large 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

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.shield.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Shield AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.31B
Key Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

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Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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