Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326)

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326) in Seattle, United States. It pays $180k-$280k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Shield AI.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions power systems, power electronics and electrical engineering among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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Lead power system development from concept to production for next-generation aircraft and aerospace vehicles.

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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.

Job Description:

Help power the next generation of aircraft. As a Staff Power Systems Engineer, you’ll lead power system development from concept to production, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor a talented engineering team.

What you'll do:

Define and execute the vision of the Ranger power system from concept to production.
Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments
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

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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.

How we rate this

Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326) at Shield AI rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326) is an open job at Shield AI.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $180k-$280k a year.
The role is based in Seattle, Washington.
The job was posted on October 18, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Shield AI. Apply on Shield AI

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