Senior Staff Power Systems Engineer

Lead the system architecture definition for aircraft power systems, including motor inverters/ESCs, DC/DC converters, and battery chargers, optimizing for weight, efficiency, and thermal performance. - Lead the system architecture definition for automated ground charging infrastructure, ensuring high reliability, grid compatibility, and safe, autonomous operation. - Define the battery strategy for the company, encompassing battery cell selection, advanced BMS architecture, and battery pack design philosophy for the aircraft. - Identify and validate key enabling technologies through research and rapid prototyping to increase flight endurance and reduce infrastructure costs. - Act as the ultimate technical authority to troubleshoot and resolve complex, systemic power issues in the drone and ground systems. - Establish testing strategies and standards for functional verification, fault tolerance, and long-term reliability for both flight and ground hardware. - Partner with mechanical, embedded software, and GNC teams to optimize system-level performance and ensure seamless integration of power systems. - Guide power systems through rigorous safety audits and regulatory certification processes for both aviation and ground electrical standards. What You’ll Need:

15+ years of experience architecting and delivering complex power electronics products in a high-volume production environment, with a proven track record of driving products from concept through mass production. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a history of technical leadership equivalent to a Principal level. - Deep technical expertise in the architecture and control of high-density power electronics (e.g., motor inverters, AC/DC and DC/DC converters) and advanced motor control techniques like FOC and sensorless control. - Proven track record of leading the evaluation, design, and integration of advanced energy storage systems, battery packs, and Battery Management Systems (BMS). - Expertise in defining system-level electrical architectures and communication protocols (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, I2C) for complex autonomous systems. - Ability to define overall verification strategies and lead complex debugging efforts for high-power systems, leveraging advanced lab equipment and data analysis. - Demonstrated experience using data analysis to drive architectural decisions and optimize system performance. - Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to influence executive leadership, mentor senior engineers, and align cross-functional teams around a technical vision. The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.