# Staff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX, Boston, MA, San Diego, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $150k – $220k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Battery Design, High Voltage Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, System Integration, Simulation Tools, Test Equipment, Verification & Validation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Mentorship
**Posted:** 2026-02-10

> Lead battery system architecture, design, qualification, and integration for high-voltage (270V+) power systems supporting 100kW applications in harsh environments. Requires 5+ years delivering battery systems to market and a BS in Electrical Engineering.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Define and execute the vision of the battery system for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and all ground equipment
- Deploy high voltage batteries (270V and higher) to support a power system on the order of 100kW
- Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.)
- Execute make/buy trades that align with a long term development roadmap
- Help hire and build the Power System team
- Build a world class power electronics lab that serves all battery needs
- Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification
- Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc.
- Provide mentorship, design review, and program execution leadership

## Requirements
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Battery design experience on large aircraft, or an equivalent power system (rocket, satellite, submarine, etc.)
- 5+ years relevant experience
- Have delivered battery power systems to market
- Proficient with electrical engineering development tools, simulation, and test equipment
- Strong technical fundamentals and analysis

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