Power Electronics Engineer I

Job overview

The Power Electronics Engineer I role is onsite in San Diego, CA, with a stated annual salary range of $81,456–$122,184. Shield AI develops autonomous aviation and intelligent systems, and this role supports the next-generation X-BAT aircraft’s power systems. The engineer owns a power electronics design tied to aircraft performance and flight-test milestones, with guidance from senior engineers. The role contributes across the hardware lifecycle, from design and analysis through prototyping, verification, integration, and flight-test support, while collaborating with engineering and production teams.

What you'll do

• Own a power electronics design with senior engineering guidance
• contribute to concept development, modeling, analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, bring-up, verification, integration, and flight-test support
• design and analyze power systems including converters, inverters, motor controllers, batteries, distribution, and protection circuits
• partner on PCB layout
• debug and validate boards using lab equipment
• support environmental and qualification testing
• collaborate across mechanical, embedded, software, production, and aircraft teams
• document engineering work and risks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

power electronics engineer i

electrical engineering

power systems

x-bat

aircraft

hardware design

flight test

san diego ca

shield ai

$81,456–$122,184/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees
• temporary employees may receive a temporary benefits package after 60 days. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Entry-level role with direct mentorship; the posting describes a full-time regular employee package and a separate temporary employee package.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.