Electrical Engineer I
Shield
Seattle, WAFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 00:10 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Circuit designEmbedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Seattle
- Pay
- $103.78K–$155.66K a year
- Skill demand
- Circuit design43%Embedded systems22%of 148 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Shield AI is seeking an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer to join their team and contribute to the development of next-generation aircraft. This role offers direct mentorship from senior engineers and involves owning a critical project within the power architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Own a power electronics design that directly impacts X-BAT system performance and major flight test milestones, supported by a senior engineer.
- Contribute to the full hardware lifecycle: concept development, modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, bring-up, verification, integration, and flight test support.
- Design and analyze low-voltage and high-voltage power systems including DC-DC converters, inverters, motor controllers, battery systems, power distribution, and protection circuits.
- Design systems across power ranges from <1 kW low-power loads to >10 kW high-power applications, balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, EMI/EMC performance, and reliability.
- Partner with ECAD engineers on PCB layout for power density, thermal performance, EMI mitigation, and manufacturability.
- Execute hands-on board bring-up, debug, root-cause analysis, and validation using oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and other test equipment.
- Support environmental, stress, and qualification testing (HALT, vibration, temperature cycling) for aerospace-grade reliability.
- Collaborate with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams to ensure robust system integration and clear interface ownership.
- Drive disciplined engineering practices including documentation, risk reduction, and closing the loop between analysis and test results.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong technical fundamentals in circuits, electronics, and power systems.
- Hands-on experience (coursework, labs, clubs, or internships) with power electronics such as converters, motor drivers, batteries, or high-power systems.
- Familiarity with electrical design tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad).
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and multimeters.
- Participation in an engineering team/club or hands-on project experience.
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance is desired.
Qualifications
- Compensation Range: $103,776 - $155,664