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Senior Electrical, Motor and Motor Drive Engineer (R6021)

Shield AI - Seattle, WA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-22

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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing autonomous systems, aircraft, and simulation technologies to protect service members and civilians. The company operates globally with facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. In this Senior Electrical Engineer role, you will contribute to the design and development of aircraft motor drives, power electronics, and control systems. Your responsibilities include: • Design high-voltage power electronics circuits and integrate them with motors and control systems • Execute hands-on circuit verification and dynamometer testing • Perform schematic capture, modeling, simulation, analysis, and testing • Collaborate cross-functionally with software, mechanical, embedded systems, CAD, production, and user teams • Execute qualification and reliability campaigns, debug failures, and perform root-cause analysis • Develop automated production test solutions This is a full-time regular employee position offering base salary within a competitive range, bonus, benefits, and equity. REQUIREMENTS: • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent • 2+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer • Demonstrated expertise in circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging • Proficiency with Altium or equivalent CAD tools • Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and multimeters • Strong track record of hard work, trustworthiness, high standards, and collaborative teamwork

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