[{"additionalPlain":"#LI-MS1\n#LB\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-MS1
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779920530389,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.\nYou’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.\nExecute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.\nPerform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.\nCollaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.\nSupport structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.\nGenerate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.\nPartner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.\nContinuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.\nExperience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.\nFamiliarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).\nExperience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.\nExposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.\nExperience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":88075,"max":132113},"text":"Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R4953)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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#LI-MS1
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781109402117,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.\nYou’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
\n
You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.\nExecute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.\nPerform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.\nCollaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.\nSupport structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.\nGenerate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.\nPartner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.\nContinuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.\n2+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures.\nExperience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.\nWorking knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.\nProficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).\nUnderstanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.\nStrong written and verbal technical communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments\nAbility to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.\nExperience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.\nFamiliarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).\nExperience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.\nExposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.\nExperience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":88075,"max":132113},"text":"Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R5156)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
\n
You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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#LI-MS1
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781109293480,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.\nYou’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
\n
You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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\n\n
Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.\nExecute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.\nPerform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.\nCollaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.\nSupport structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.\nGenerate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.\nPartner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.\nContinuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.\nExperience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.\nFamiliarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).\nExperience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.\nExposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.\nExperience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":88075,"max":132113},"text":"Aerostructures Design Engineer II (R5157)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
\n
You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783555728753,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Fleet Analyst to serve as the data backbone of the Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function within Aircraft Division.\nFleet Strategy & Portfolio Management is responsible for translating fleet visibility into business-grounded recommendations on how to align aircraft across customers, programs, captures, and internal demand. The function maintains the authoritative, real-time ledger of every aircraft in the enterprise fleet and turns that visibility into the dashboards, forecasts, and configuration intelligence that drive enterprise decision-making.\nThe Fleet Analyst will maintain the enterprise fleet ledger, build and own the analytical infrastructure that supports fleet decisions, and translate operational data into clear recommendations for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership. This role requires deep understanding of aircraft operations, configuration management, and rigorous data discipline. Decisions made across Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management depend on the accuracy and timeliness of the data this role produces.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Fleet Analyst to serve as the data backbone of the Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function within Aircraft Division.
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Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management is responsible for translating fleet visibility into business-grounded recommendations on how to align aircraft across customers, programs, captures, and internal demand. The function maintains the authoritative, real-time ledger of every aircraft in the enterprise fleet and turns that visibility into the dashboards, forecasts, and configuration intelligence that drive enterprise decision-making.
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The Fleet Analyst will maintain the enterprise fleet ledger, build and own the analytical infrastructure that supports fleet decisions, and translate operational data into clear recommendations for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership. This role requires deep understanding of aircraft operations, configuration management, and rigorous data discipline. Decisions made across Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management depend on the accuracy and timeliness of the data this role produces.
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Fleet Ledger & Configuration Intelligence
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Maintain authoritative, real-time visibility of every aircraft in the enterprise fleet, including location, configuration, flight hours, maintenance posture, modification status, and remaining useful life.\n
Track configuration history and downstream impacts as aircraft cycle through customer deployments, test campaigns, training events, and depot-level maintenance.\n
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sustainment to ensure the ledger reflects ground truth at all times.\n\n
Analytics Infrastructure & Reporting
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Build and maintain the analytical infrastructure that makes fleet decisions repeatable and defensible: utilization dashboards, configuration intelligence tooling, lifecycle forecasting, and routine fleet posture reporting.\n
Generate rolling 6, 12, and 24-month forecasts of fleet availability and configuration posture to support contractual commitments, capture activities, and capacity planning.\n
Continuously improve data quality and tooling so the function scales as the fleet grows.\n\n
Decision Support
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Translate fleet visibility into clear, decision-ready briefings for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership.\n
Surface portfolio-level patterns (underutilized assets, configuration trends, deal-impacting risks) that warrant strategic attention.\n
Provide rapid analytical support for ad hoc fleet questions from senior leadership, Business Development, Program Management, and Finance.\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Aviation Management, Data Analytics, or related field.\n5+ years of combined military and/or industry experience in aviation logistics, fleet analytics, operations research, or enterprise asset management.\nStrong proficiency in data tools (Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Excel) with demonstrated ability to build and maintain dashboards used by senior leadership.\nWorking knowledge of aircraft operations, configuration management, or fleet portfolio principles.\nStrong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate operational data into clear narratives for non-analyst audiences.\nExcellent attention to detail and discipline in maintaining data quality.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Prior military aviation maintenance, scheduling, or operations officer experience.\nFamiliarity with formal military planning processes (MDMP, JOPP, or equivalent).\nExperience with lifecycle modeling, RUL forecasting, or configuration management in aerospace or defense contexts.\nExposure to government contract structures (FFP, CPFF, OTA) and how they shape fleet allocation.\nExperience supporting capture activities, capacity modeling, or proposal feasibility analysis.\nFamiliarity with unmanned aircraft systems, particularly V-BAT or similar platforms.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":95000,"max":140000},"text":"Aircraft Planner (R5296)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Fleet Analyst to serve as the data backbone of the Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function within Aircraft Division.
\n
Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management is responsible for translating fleet visibility into business-grounded recommendations on how to align aircraft across customers, programs, captures, and internal demand. The function maintains the authoritative, real-time ledger of every aircraft in the enterprise fleet and turns that visibility into the dashboards, forecasts, and configuration intelligence that drive enterprise decision-making.
\n
The Fleet Analyst will maintain the enterprise fleet ledger, build and own the analytical infrastructure that supports fleet decisions, and translate operational data into clear recommendations for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership. This role requires deep understanding of aircraft operations, configuration management, and rigorous data discipline. Decisions made across Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management depend on the accuracy and timeliness of the data this role produces.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"United States","team":"Applications Engineering","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1721071436487,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nOur Applications Engineers are highly technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments. This role is travel-intensive, with frequent trips, often international, and sometimes lasting multiple weeks, to work directly alongside customers on-site.\nThis is primarily a Senior-level role, and we’re typically looking for candidates with several years of relevant industry experience. That said, we will consider exceptional mid-level engineers who demonstrate strong technical fundamentals, a hands-on mindset, and a track record of taking initiative in dynamic, customer-driven environments\nIn this role, you will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, provide technical expertise during deployment, and ensure successful integration of our AI and autonomy products. You’ll also collaborate internally with engineering teams, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership over time.\nYou Should Apply If:\nYou’re excited about a travel-heavy role and enjoy being on-site with customers, including international and multi-week engagements\nYou’re a strong technical contributor (or early in your career and eager to grow) who takes initiative and figures things out\nYou enjoy problem solving, building relationships, and working at the intersection of engineering and real-world deployment\nYou’re passionate about autonomy, robotics, or aerospace\nYou Should Not Apply If:\nYou prefer minimal travel or want to work primarily from a single location\nYou want to do 100% R&D and don’t enjoy customer interactions\nYou’ve never programmed in C, C++, or Rust\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Our Applications Engineers are highly technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments. This role is travel-intensive, with frequent trips, often international, and sometimes lasting multiple weeks, to work directly alongside customers on-site.
\nThis is primarily a Senior-level role, and we’re typically looking for candidates with several years of relevant industry experience. That said, we will consider exceptional mid-level engineers who demonstrate strong technical fundamentals, a hands-on mindset, and a track record of taking initiative in dynamic, customer-driven environments
\nIn this role, you will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, provide technical expertise during deployment, and ensure successful integration of our AI and autonomy products. You’ll also collaborate internally with engineering teams, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership over time.
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You’re excited about a travel-heavy role and enjoy being on-site with customers, including international and multi-week engagements
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You’re a strong technical contributor (or early in your career and eager to grow) who takes initiative and figures things out
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
Our Applications Engineers are highly technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments. This role is travel-intensive, with frequent trips, often international, and sometimes lasting multiple weeks, to work directly alongside customers on-site.
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3+ years of experience working in a startup environment\n
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This role sits at the front line of customer adoption for Hivemind. As an Autonomy Applications Engineer, Learning & Development, you will help customers build confidence in autonomy software, accelerate their ability to build autonomy with Hivemind, and shape how Shield AI trains the next generation of autonomous systems users. You will be both educator and engineer: teaching customers, building the materials that enable them, and helping bring advanced autonomy into real-world use around the globe.
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Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive and professional first impression \nManage emails and general inquiries, routing as appropriate \nCoordinate visitor access, badging, and check-in processes \nMaintain front desk organization, cleanliness, and readiness at all times \nSchedule meetings and manage conference room bookings \nSupport office operations including mail distribution, deliveries, and supply inventory \nCoordinate with vendors and service providers as needed \nAssist with planning and execution of office events and meetings \nPartner with Facilities, IT, and Security teams to support workplace needs \nMaintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with discretion \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Year 12 Certificate or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred) \n1–3 years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, or administrative role \nStrong verbal and written communication skills \nProficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace \nAbility to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment \nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail \nProfessional demeanor with a customer-service mindset \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in a corporate or high-growth blended manufacturing/office environment \nFamiliarity with visitor management systems (Envoy) \nExperience supporting facilities or office operations \nBasic knowledge of access control and office security protocols \nExperience coordinating vendors, deliveries, and events \nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently \n\n"},{"text":"Work environment:","content":"This role is Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm, based on-site in Melbourne, AUS and requires consistent presence during posted hours.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs.
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#LI-LD2
\n#LB
Total package details for U.S. based positions:
\n- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
\nof employment)
\n- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
\n
\nTotal package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):
\n- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
\nallowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a highly organized and service-oriented professional who enjoys creating a seamless workplace experience? Do you thrive in managing office operations, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring employees have the resources they need to be productive? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
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As part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of office facilities, workplace services, and administrative operations. You will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and building management to ensure smooth office functioning and an exceptional employee experience.
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This role is Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm, based on-site in New Delhi, IND and requires consistent presence during posted hours.
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Assist with office setup activities and support day-to-day operational requirements to ensure smooth workplace functioning. \nCoordinate maintenance and repairs of printers and other office equipment, working closely with vendors and service providers to ensure timely resolution. \nManage housekeeping services and follow up with office landlord (in current location CorporatEdge) to maintain workplace standards. \nTrack and replenish stationery and other office consumables while maintaining inventory records. \nCoordinate incoming and outgoing deliveries, courier services, and shipment logistics. \nLiaise with building management for access permissions, facility requirements, and receipt of shipments from external service providers. \nSupport facility operations by coordinating with vendors, monitoring service delivery, and assisting with workplace maintenance activities. \nMaintain accurate records of office assets, inventory, and supplies to ensure operational readiness. \nAssist with documentation, filing, printing, record-keeping, and other administrative support activities. \nCoordinate visitor access, meeting passes, and entry arrangements, including facilitating access for meetings held in restricted locations such as Government and Military offices. \nSupport workplace events, employee engagement activities, and other office administration initiatives as needed. \nRespond to employee facility and administrative requests in a timely and professional manner. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n2–5 years of experience in facilities management, office administration, workplace operations, or related functions. \nLanguage Skills: Basic professional proficiency in English and Hindi (spoken and written). \nMust own a bike/two-wheeler/car and possess a valid driving license. \nExperience working with vendors, service providers, and building management teams. \nFamiliarity with inventory management, procurement coordination, office administration, and workplace services. \nWorking knowledge for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). \nStrong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail \nGood communication and stakeholder management skills. \nAbility to multitask and priorities in a fast-paced environment. \n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience coordinating visitor management and access requirements for government or high-security facilities. \nActual experience supporting corporate office facilities/ workplace operations. \n\n"}],"text":"Associate Facilities Coordinator (R5345)","country":"IN","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a highly organized and service-oriented professional who enjoys creating a seamless workplace experience? Do you thrive in managing office operations, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring employees have the resources they need to be productive? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
\n
As part of the Operations team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of office facilities, workplace services, and administrative operations. You will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and building management to ensure smooth office functioning and an exceptional employee experience.
\n
This role is Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm, based on-site in New Delhi, IND and requires consistent presence during posted hours.
\n
#LI-KE1
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs.
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Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive and professional first impression \nManage emails and general inquiries, routing as appropriate \nCoordinate visitor access, badging, and check-in processes \nMaintain office organisation, cleanliness, and readiness at all times \nSchedule meetings and manage conference room bookings \nSupport office operations including mail distribution, deliveries, and supply inventory \nCoordinate with vendors and service providers as needed \nAssist with planning and execution of office events and meetings \nPartner with Facilities, IT, and Security teams to support workplace needs \nMaintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with discretion \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Highschool Diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred) \n1–3 years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, or administrative role \nStrong verbal and written communication skills \nProficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace \nAbility to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment \nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail \nProfessional demeanor with a customer-service mindset \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in a corporate or high-growth blended manufacturing/office environment \nFamiliarity with visitor management systems (Envoy) \nExperience supporting facilities or office operations \nBasic knowledge of access control and office security protocols \nExperience coordinating vendors, deliveries, and events \nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently \n\n"},{"text":"Work environment:","content":"This role is Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm, based on-site in Newton, KS and requires consistent presence during posted hours.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs.
\n
#LI-KE1
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
\n
\n###
\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs.
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Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive and professional first impression \nManage emails and general inquiries, routing as appropriate \nCoordinate visitor access, badging, and check-in processes \nMaintain front desk organization, cleanliness, and readiness at all times \nSchedule meetings and manage conference room bookings \nSupport office operations including mail distribution, deliveries, and supply inventory \nCoordinate with vendors and service providers as needed \nAssist with planning and execution of office events and meetings \nPartner with Facilities, IT, and Security teams to support workplace needs \nMaintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with discretion \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Highschool Diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred) \n1–3 years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, or administrative role \nStrong verbal and written communication skills \nProficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace \nAbility to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment \nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail \nProfessional demeanor with a customer-service mindset \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in a corporate high-growth office environment \nFamiliarity with visitor management systems (Envoy) \nExperience supporting facilities or office operations \nBasic knowledge of access control and office security protocols \nExperience coordinating vendors, deliveries, and events \nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently \n\n"},{"text":"Work environment:","content":"This role is Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm, based on-site in San Mateo, CA and requires consistent presence during posted hours.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs.
\n
#LI-JM1
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Fleet Asset Management","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1782291355309,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are currently seeking an Inventory Clerk with Inventory control experience. Immediate need for a detail-oriented person with great communication skills. This is a full-time warehouse position that requires daily communication coordinating with teammates in a fast paced, collaborative environment.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are currently seeking an Inventory Clerk with Inventory control experience. Immediate need for a detail-oriented person with great communication skills. This is a full-time warehouse position that requires daily communication coordinating with teammates in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
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Maintaining and updating inventory records in Costpoint (ERP)\nCounting material, equipment, or supplies in stock (cycle counts)\nReporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records \nPhysically transferring parts received from Production and stocking our inventory\nCompleting parts transfers in Costpoint (ERP)\nIssuing parts to Maintenance and other customers\nIssuing kits, material and equipment or supplies to production\nVerify all returned kits inventory to be accurate and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition \nProperly stocking inventory in designated locations \nProvide great customer service when interacting with internal or external customers and ensure all parties receive a positive interaction \nSupports kit builds, packouts, and operational equipment staging\nAssists with deployments and demo preparation\nOther various tasks as assigned\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
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\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sourcing Specialist to join our Supply Chain team at Shield AI. This full-time role is focused on managing a diverse portfolio of indirect procurement categories—including facilities, production tooling and equipment, IT hardware, software, and engineering equipment. The ideal candidate combines strong purchasing fundamentals with the drive to streamline procurement processes, support internal stakeholders, and deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
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2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing, with a focus on indirect categories such as facilities, IT, software, or capital equipment.\nProven ability to manage multiple priorities and high-volume transactional work while maintaining attention to detail.\nStrong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.\nExperience with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills to partner effectively with internal teams and suppliers.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.\nKnowledge of FAR/DFARS or other compliance-driven procurement practices.\nBackground in sourcing or managing suppliers for capital equipment, production tooling, or IT infrastructure.\nBackground in sourcing or managing contractors for commercial construction projects.\nExperience developing or maintaining standard procurement processes or supplier management frameworks.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":59000,"max":89000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Associate Sourcing Specialist (R4464)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sourcing Specialist to join our Supply Chain team at Shield AI. This full-time role is focused on managing a diverse portfolio of indirect procurement categories—including facilities, production tooling and equipment, IT hardware, software, and engineering equipment. The ideal candidate combines strong purchasing fundamentals with the drive to streamline procurement processes, support internal stakeholders, and deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sourcing Specialist to join our Supply Chain team at Shield AI. This full-time role is focused on managing a diverse portfolio of indirect procurement categories—including facilities, production tooling and equipment, IT hardware, software, and engineering equipment. The ideal candidate combines strong purchasing fundamentals with the drive to streamline procurement processes, support internal stakeholders, and deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/cf9861ab-c6c3-4ad6-ac2c-6316f3dd0152","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/cf9861ab-c6c3-4ad6-ac2c-6316f3dd0152/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Full-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-KE1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Job Description:
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The Associate Systems Administrator provides day-to-day enterprise end-user IT support, systems administration, infrastructure maintenance, and asset lifecycle support. This role is responsible for helping maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient IT environment by delivering white-glove technical support to employees, with particular focus on executive users, executive assistants, board-facing support needs, and visiting leaders. The ideal candidate combines solid technical troubleshooting skills, sound judgment within established processes, and a customer-focused approach, and operates effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
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Deliver excellent customer service while supporting employees across multiple locations.\nProvide day-to-day technical support for endpoint and user systems across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.\nInstall, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware, software, mobile devices, and peripheral equipment for end users.\nDeliver white-glove support for executive users, executive assistants, board-related activities, and visiting leaders with a high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and discretion.\nSupport conference room, collaboration, and meeting technology for executive meetings, leadership reviews, and other high-visibility events.\nAdminister user accounts, permissions, and access controls through Active Directory and Azure AD in accordance with established security and compliance requirements.\nSupport endpoint management and security controls to maintain a secure and compliant computing environment.\nPerform local IT asset lifecycle activities, including device provisioning, deployment, inventory tracking, maintenance, refresh coordination, and secure decommissioning.\nMaintain accurate asset records and software licensing information using IT service management and asset management tools.\nRespond to and resolve service requests and technical incidents in a timely manner, escalating more complex issues through established support paths.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge base content.\nCollaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to support enterprise IT operations and coordinated issue resolution.\nParticipate in planned maintenance activities and support occasional after-hours or on-call responsibilities as required.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in systems administration, desktop support, or enterprise IT support roles.\n3+ years of experience supporting executives, executive assistants, or other VIP users in a corporate environment.\nExperience supporting Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems in a business environment.\nWorking knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and identity and access management concepts.\nExperience troubleshooting endpoint hardware, software, operating system, and basic collaboration technology issues.\nFamiliarity with networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, switching, and wireless networking.\nExperience using IT service management and asset management platforms such as Jira Service Management, Snipe-IT, ServiceNow, or similar tools.\nStrong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and customer service skills.\nAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders.\nAbility to handle sensitive situations with discretion, urgency, and strong follow-through.\nAbility to participate in an on-call rotation and support occasional after-hours maintenance activities.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
6+ years of enterprise IT experience.\nExperience providing executive or white-glove technical support in a fast-paced corporate environment.\nExperience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), JAMF, or other endpoint management platforms.\nBasic scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.\nFamiliarity with AV, conferencing, collaboration, and room-support technologies used in executive settings.\nFamiliarity with endpoint security tools and enterprise security best practices.\nExperience using AI-powered tools to improve operational efficiency and workflow automation.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":89000,"max":130000},"text":"Associate Systems Administrator (R5436)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Associate Systems Administrator provides day-to-day enterprise end-user IT support, systems administration, infrastructure maintenance, and asset lifecycle support. This role is responsible for helping maintain a secure, reliable, and efficient IT environment by delivering white-glove technical support to employees, with particular focus on executive users, executive assistants, board-facing support needs, and visiting leaders. The ideal candidate combines solid technical troubleshooting skills, sound judgment within established processes, and a customer-focused approach, and operates effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments.
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\nThe role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
","id":"ec27312c-b829-42fb-9a1f-e5733b38b0c1","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nSystem Integration & Deployment — Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across onboard compute, sensors, and control interfaces.\nPre-flight Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready systems; coordinate hardware/software compatibility and mission readiness.\nOn-site Flight Test Support — Travel to test sites and support live flight operations, including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints.\nHardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in lab and field environments.\nFlight Data Capture & Analysis — Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis, working with autonomy engineers to refine behaviors and identify improvements.\nCollaboration Across Teams — Work closely with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality is delivered on time and validated thoroughly.\nContinuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, flight test reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles.\nSupport Certification and Compliance — Assist with documentation and system-level validation required for certification, airworthiness, and compliance in defense-relevant environments. \nTravel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 30-40% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events). \n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience. \nTypically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience. \nProficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).\nProficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics. \nKnowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks (e.g., ROS, DDS).\nHands-on experience supporting flight demos or live exercises. \nExperience with simulation tools and environments for testing and validation.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. \n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications:","content":"\nDirect experience supporting unmanned aerial systems or similar flight test campaigns.\nFamiliarity with autonomy stacks, flight control systems, or GNC pipelines.\nCompetence in sensor integration, electronics debugging, or avionics bring-up.\nProficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing.\nComfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews.\nExperience with UCI and OMS Standards. \n"}],"text":"Autonomy Integration Engineer","country":"GB","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments.
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\nThe role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"\nThis position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments.\n \nThe role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most. \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/ec27312c-b829-42fb-9a1f-e5733b38b0c1","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/ec27312c-b829-42fb-9a1f-e5733b38b0c1/apply"},{"additionalPlain":" \nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.\n","additional":"
\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"International EOR","department":"Growth Division","location":"London","team":"International Business Development","allLocations":["London"]},"createdAt":1782470638129,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nShield AI is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive Shield AI growth for primarily our V-BAT ISR UAS & Hivemind Mission Autonomy capability in the UK, focused on defence and government customers operating in time-sensitive and non-standard acquisition environments.\nThe role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities—including urgent operational requirements—while building trusted relationships across specialist end-user communities and programme offices. The successful candidate will also recognize opportunities for Shield AI's Hivemind mission autonomy platform and partner with.\nSales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with autonomous ISR and mission autonomy capabilities.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
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Shield AI is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive Shield AI growth for primarily our V-BAT ISR UAS & Hivemind Mission Autonomy capability in the UK, focused on defence and government customers operating in time-sensitive and non-standard acquisition environments.
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The role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities—including urgent operational requirements—while building trusted relationships across specialist end-user communities and programme offices. The successful candidate will also recognize opportunities for Shield AI's Hivemind mission autonomy platform and partner with.
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Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with autonomous ISR and mission autonomy capabilities.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for V-BAT ISR opportunities across assigned accounts and territories, from pipeline generation through close — with particular focus on accelerated and non-standard acquisition pathways\nIdentify, qualify, and prosecute urgent operational requirement (UOR) opportunities by leveraging deep knowledge of how end-user communities generate, validate, and fund time-critical capability needs\nDevelop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI's long-term strategic plan and the evolving ISR and mission autonomy requirements of UK and allied special operations forces\nBuild and maintain trusted relationships with key decision-makers, capability sponsors, programme offices, and influencers across the special mission and broader defence community\nIdentify and shape requirements at source — engaging with users, capability development functions, and acquisition intermediaries to position V-BAT before formal requirements are crystallised\nRecognise and surface Hivemind mission autonomy opportunities that emerge through V-BAT customer engagement, and partner with the wider Shield AI BD team to progress them appropriately\nLead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions\nConduct competitive analysis and position Shield AI's capability set effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments including those with restricted visibility\nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate operational customer needs into compelling technical and mission-relevant solutions — spanning both V-BAT and Hivemind where relevant\nManage deal progression with rigour — qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene\nRepresent Shield AI at relevant industry events, exercises, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline\nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones\n\n"},{"text":"Measures of Success (First 6–12 Months)","content":"\n\n
Credible pipeline generation within the special mission and UOR-adjacent customer set, anchored on V-BAT ISR\nSuccessful identification and shaping of at least one urgent or accelerated acquisition opportunity\nImproved deal velocity and win rates through disciplined qualification and customer positioning\nIdentification of at least one Hivemind-relevant opportunity through V-BAT customer engagement\nEstablishment of trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders, capability development functions, and strategic partners\nConsistent, accurate forecasting and high-quality CRM and pipeline hygiene\nMeaningful contribution to Shield AI revenue growth across the UK and European region\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Substantive operational background in the UK special operations, special mission, or high-readiness environment with experience in roles that bridged operational requirement and capability development\nDirect familiarity with how ISR capabilities are identified, trialled, acquired, and sustained in non-standard or time-sensitive procurement environments\nDemonstrated experience in capability development, capability acquisition, or working closely with the functions that sponsor and manage them — programme sponsors, requirements owners, or acquisition support roles\nProven track record of transitioning from military service into a commercial role selling defence capability back into the special operations or broader MoD customer base\nDeep understanding of UK defence acquisition processes, including formal procurement and accelerated or urgent pathways\nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex, relationship-driven opportunities\nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders on UAS ISR performance, integration, and broader autonomous systems\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills — particularly in environments where discretion and relationship trust are paramount\nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment\nActive SC clearance as a minimum; DV-cleared candidates or those with eligibility strongly preferred\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Prior commercial experience selling UAS, ISR, or autonomous systems — including AI-enabled mission systems — into UK defence or allied special operations customers\nEstablished relationships within the special operations or special mission community in a commercial capacity\nFamiliarity with mission autonomy concepts and how AI-enabled systems are being considered within special operations and broader defence capability planning\nExperience engaging with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners relevant to the UK UAS and autonomous systems market\nFamiliarity with the broader UAS regulatory and airspace integration landscape in the UK and Europe\nAbility to travel as required for customer engagements and industry events\nDegree-level education or equivalent professional development\n\n"}],"text":"Business Development & Sales Lead - UK","country":"GB","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"\n
Shield AI is seeking a Business Development Lead to drive Shield AI growth for primarily our V-BAT ISR UAS & Hivemind Mission Autonomy capability in the UK, focused on defence and government customers operating in time-sensitive and non-standard acquisition environments.
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The role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities—including urgent operational requirements—while building trusted relationships across specialist end-user communities and programme offices. The successful candidate will also recognize opportunities for Shield AI's Hivemind mission autonomy platform and partner with.
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Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with autonomous ISR and mission autonomy capabilities.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"International EOR","department":"Growth Division","location":"Tallinn","team":"International Business Development","allLocations":["Tallinn"]},"createdAt":1781744106849,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nAbout Shield AI:\nShield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide. \nShield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators. \nShield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war. \nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in the Baltics. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives. \nThe Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory. \nThe ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
About Shield AI:
\nShield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
\nShield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
\nShield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in the Baltics. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Own and execute Shield AI’s go-to-market strategy across assigned markets, aligning territory activities with strategic growth priorities and customer mission requirements. \nBuild and grow a disciplined pipeline across autonomy, aircraft, ISR, and mission-system opportunities aligned with regional defence priorities. \nLead end-to-end deal closure, including account planning, customer shaping, competitive positioning, proposal leadership, negotiation, and contract close to meet or exceed carried sales quota. \nEngage directly with senior military leaders, Ministries of Defence, procurement authorities, sovereign stakeholders, and strategic industry partners across the territory. \nRepresent and differentiate Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio by clearly articulating mission outcomes, operational advantages, and integration pathways. \nDevelop and manage regional partnerships, consultants, industrial participation structures, and offset-aligned strategies that expand market access and accelerate execution. \nCoordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Government Relations, Legal, Contracts, Export Compliance, Operations, and Customer teams to support successful capture and delivery. \nMaintain disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and campaign reporting across the territory. \nProvide regional market intelligence on competitor dynamics, customer demand, and political or operational risks. \nSupport executive customer engagement after award to support customer success, follow-on growth, and long-term account expansion. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Typically requires 6+ years of experience in business development, capture, sales, strategic engagement, account management, or related customer-facing roles within defence, aerospace, national security, or advanced technology environments. \nExperience operating across international defence, government, or regulated markets, including navigating complex stakeholder and procurement environments. \nDemonstrated success identifying, shaping, and advancing complex opportunities involving long sales cycles, senior stakeholders, and technically differentiated solutions. \nStrong executive presence and ability to build credibility with military, government, industry, and strategic partner stakeholders. \nTechnical aptitude and operational understanding of autonomous systems, ISR, mission systems, AI-enabled capabilities, or related defence technologies. \nStrong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. \nWillingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the territory and internationally. \nBased within the region, or willing to relocate to a strategic location within the assigned territory. \nFluency in English and regional languages relevant to the assigned market. \nBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional, military, or operational experience preferred. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAS, autonomy, ISR, mission systems, aerospace, or AI-enabled operational capabilities. \nExisting relationships across defence ministries, military organizations, procurement authorities, or strategic industry partners within the assigned territory. \nExperience supporting direct commercial sales, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or international government procurement programs. \nPrior military, operational defence, government, or national security experience. \n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI:","content":"\nHelp build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n"}],"text":"Business Development Lead, Baltics (R5227)","country":"EE","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
About Shield AI:
\nShield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
\nShield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
\nShield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
\nJob Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in the Baltics. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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The Business Development Manager - Belgium, NATO & Luxembourg will be responsible for building Shield AI’s business opportunities primarily in Belgium, NATO & Luxembourg focused on orders execution and growth. He/she will be responsible for engaging with customers, NATO (and NSPO) officials, attending events, and product demonstrations. This person will operate on a small team with a demanding work and travel schedule and a very high level of responsibility and accountability to perform and deliver results, but will undoubtedly have the opportunity to make an outsized impact and become a major contributor to the company.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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About Shield AI
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Central Europe. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Own and execute Shield AI’s go-to-market strategy across assigned markets, aligning territory activities with strategic growth priorities and customer mission requirements. \nBuild and grow a disciplined pipeline across autonomy, aircraft, ISR, and mission-system opportunities aligned with regional defence priorities. \nLead end-to-end deal closure, including account planning, customer shaping, competitive positioning, proposal leadership, negotiation, and contract close to meet or exceed carried sales quota.\nEngage directly with senior military leaders, Ministries of Defence, procurement authorities, sovereign stakeholders, and strategic industry partners across the territory. \nRepresent and differentiate Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio by clearly articulating mission outcomes, operational advantages, and integration pathways. \nDevelop and manage regional partnerships, consultants, industrial participation structures, and offset-aligned strategies that expand market access and accelerate execution. \nCoordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Government Relations, Legal, Contracts, Export Compliance, Operations, and Customer teams to support successful capture and delivery. \nMaintain disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and campaign reporting across the territory. \nProvide regional market intelligence on competitor dynamics, customer demand, and political or operational risks. \nSupport executive customer engagement after award to support customer success, follow-on growth, and long-term account expansion. \n\n\n
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Typically requires 6+ years of experience in business development, capture, sales, strategic engagement, account management, or related customer-facing roles within defence, aerospace, national security, or advanced technology environments.\nExperience operating across international defence, government, or regulated markets, including navigating complex stakeholder and procurement environments. \nDemonstrated success identifying, shaping, and advancing complex opportunities involving long sales cycles, senior stakeholders, and technically differentiated solutions. \nStrong executive presence and ability to build credibility with military, government, industry, and strategic partner stakeholders. \nTechnical aptitude and operational understanding of autonomous systems, ISR, mission systems, AI-enabled capabilities, or related defence technologies. \nStrong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. \nWillingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the territory and internationally. \nBased within the region, or willing to relocate to a strategic location within the assigned territory.\nFluency in English and regional languages relevant to the assigned market. \nBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional, military, or operational experience preferred. \n\n\n
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Experience with UAS, autonomy, ISR, mission systems, aerospace, or AI-enabled operational capabilities. \nExisting relationships across defence ministries, military organizations, procurement authorities, or strategic industry partners within the assigned territory. \nExperience supporting direct commercial sales, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or international government procurement programs. \nPrior military, operational defence, government, or national security experience.\n\n\n
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Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges.\n\n\n
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"\n
About Shield AI
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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\nJob Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Central Europe. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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About Shield AI
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Iberia. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Own and execute Shield AI’s go-to-market strategy across assigned markets, aligning territory activities with strategic growth priorities and customer mission requirements. \nBuild and grow a disciplined pipeline across autonomy, aircraft, ISR, and mission-system opportunities aligned with regional defence priorities. \nLead end-to-end deal closure, including account planning, customer shaping, competitive positioning, proposal leadership, negotiation, and contract close to meet or exceed carried sales quota.\nEngage directly with senior military leaders, Ministries of Defence, procurement authorities, sovereign stakeholders, and strategic industry partners across the territory. \nRepresent and differentiate Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio by clearly articulating mission outcomes, operational advantages, and integration pathways. \nDevelop and manage regional partnerships, consultants, industrial participation structures, and offset-aligned strategies that expand market access and accelerate execution. \nCoordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Government Relations, Legal, Contracts, Export Compliance, Operations, and Customer teams to support successful capture and delivery. \nMaintain disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and campaign reporting across the territory. \nProvide regional market intelligence on competitor dynamics, customer demand, and political or operational risks. \nSupport executive customer engagement after award to support customer success, follow-on growth, and long-term account expansion. \n\n\n
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Typically requires 6+ years of experience in business development, capture, sales, strategic engagement, account management, or related customer-facing roles within defence, aerospace, national security, or advanced technology environments.\nExperience operating across international defence, government, or regulated markets, including navigating complex stakeholder and procurement environments. \nDemonstrated success identifying, shaping, and advancing complex opportunities involving long sales cycles, senior stakeholders, and technically differentiated solutions. \nStrong executive presence and ability to build credibility with military, government, industry, and strategic partner stakeholders. \nTechnical aptitude and operational understanding of autonomous systems, ISR, mission systems, AI-enabled capabilities, or related defence technologies. \nStrong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. \nWillingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the territory and internationally. \nBased within the region, or willing to relocate to a strategic location within the assigned territory.\nFluency in English and regional languages relevant to the assigned market. \nBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional, military, or operational experience preferred. \n\n\n
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Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges.\n\n\n
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About Shield AI
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Iberia. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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#LI-LD2
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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LinkedIn,
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in the Netherlands. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Own and execute Shield AI’s go-to-market strategy across assigned markets, aligning territory activities with strategic growth priorities and customer mission requirements.\nBuild and grow a disciplined pipeline across autonomy, aircraft, ISR, and mission-system opportunities aligned with regional defence priorities.\nLead end-to-end deal closure, including account planning, customer shaping, competitive positioning, proposal leadership, negotiation, and contract close to meet or exceed carried sales quota.\nEngage directly with senior military leaders, Ministries of Defence, procurement authorities, sovereign stakeholders, and strategic industry partners across the territory.\nRepresent and differentiate Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio by clearly articulating mission outcomes, operational advantages, and integration pathways.\nDevelop and manage regional partnerships, consultants, industrial participation structures, and offset-aligned strategies that expand market access and accelerate execution.\nCoordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Government Relations, Legal, Contracts, Export Compliance, Operations, and Customer teams to support successful capture and delivery.\nMaintain disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and campaign reporting across the territory.\nProvide regional market intelligence on competitor dynamics, customer demand, and political or operational risks.\nSupport executive customer engagement after award to support customer success, follow-on growth, and long-term account expansion.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in the Netherlands. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in [Territory]. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Romania: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Border Police, Coast Guard, intelligence, customs, emergency services, and other non-MoD security-sector accounts.
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Caucasus: defense and security-sector opportunities.
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Own and execute Shield AI’s go-to-market strategy across assigned markets, aligning territory activities with strategic growth priorities and customer mission requirements. \nBuild and grow a disciplined pipeline across autonomy, aircraft, ISR, and mission-system opportunities aligned with regional defence priorities. \nLead end-to-end deal closure, including account planning, customer shaping, competitive positioning, proposal leadership, negotiation, and contract close to meet or exceed carried sales quota.\nEngage directly with senior military leaders, Ministries of Defence, procurement authorities, sovereign stakeholders, and strategic industry partners across the territory. \nRepresent and differentiate Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio by clearly articulating mission outcomes, operational advantages, and integration pathways. \nDevelop and manage regional partnerships, consultants, industrial participation structures, and offset-aligned strategies that expand market access and accelerate execution. \nCoordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Government Relations, Legal, Contracts, Export Compliance, Operations, and Customer teams to support successful capture and delivery. \nMaintain disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and campaign reporting across the territory. \nProvide regional market intelligence on competitor dynamics, customer demand, and political or operational risks. \nSupport executive customer engagement after award to support customer success, follow-on growth, and long-term account expansion. \n\n\n
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Typically requires 6+ years of experience in business development, capture, sales, strategic engagement, account management, or related customer-facing roles within defence, aerospace, national security, or advanced technology environments.\nExperience operating across international defence, government, or regulated markets, including navigating complex stakeholder and procurement environments. \nDemonstrated success identifying, shaping, and advancing complex opportunities involving long sales cycles, senior stakeholders, and technically differentiated solutions. \nStrong executive presence and ability to build credibility with military, government, industry, and strategic partner stakeholders. \nTechnical aptitude and operational understanding of autonomous systems, ISR, mission systems, AI-enabled capabilities, or related defence technologies. \nStrong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. \nWillingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the territory and internationally. \nBased within the region, or willing to relocate to a strategic location within the assigned territory.\nFluency in English and regional languages relevant to the assigned market. \nBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional, military, or operational experience preferred. \n\n\n
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Experience with UAS, autonomy, ISR, mission systems, aerospace, or AI-enabled operational capabilities. \nExisting relationships across defence ministries, military organizations, procurement authorities, or strategic industry partners within the assigned territory. \nExperience supporting direct commercial sales, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or international government procurement programs. \nPrior military, operational defence, government, or national security experience. \n\n\n
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Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n\n
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in [Territory]. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Romania: Ministry of Internal Affairs, Border Police, Coast Guard, intelligence, customs, emergency services, and other non-MoD security-sector accounts.
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Caucasus: defense and security-sector opportunities.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Southeast Asia. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Own and execute Shield AI’s go-to-market strategy across assigned markets, aligning territory activities with strategic growth priorities and customer mission requirements. \nBuild and grow a disciplined pipeline across autonomy, aircraft, ISR, and mission-system opportunities aligned with regional defence priorities. \nLead end-to-end deal closure, including account planning, customer shaping, competitive positioning, proposal leadership, negotiation, and contract close to meet or exceed carried sales quota. \nEngage directly with senior military leaders, Ministries of Defence, procurement authorities, sovereign stakeholders, and strategic industry partners across the territory. \nRepresent and differentiate Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio by clearly articulating mission outcomes, operational advantages, and integration pathways. \nDevelop and manage regional partnerships, consultants, industrial participation structures, and offset-aligned strategies that expand market access and accelerate execution. \nCoordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Government Relations, Legal, Contracts, Export Compliance, Operations, and Customer teams to support successful capture and delivery. \nMaintain disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and campaign reporting across the territory. \nProvide regional market intelligence on competitor dynamics, customer demand, and political or operational risks. \nSupport executive customer engagement after award to support customer success, follow-on growth, and long-term account expansion. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience with UAS, autonomy, ISR, mission systems, aerospace, or AI-enabled operational capabilities. \nExisting relationships across defence ministries, military organizations, procurement authorities, or strategic industry partners within the assigned territory. \nExperience supporting direct commercial sales, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or international government procurement programs. \nPrior military, operational defence, government, or national security experience. \n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI:","content":"\n\n
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products – including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems – are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead, to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Southeast Asia. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development and business growth initiatives.
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The Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across the region, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Help us redefine what’s possible in autonomous defence - apply today.
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
We’re building intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians. Our autonomy and vision technology is now being adopted across some of the most complex and high-stakes environments in modern defence.
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\nWe’ve developed a dedicated software factory for building, optimising, evaluating, and analysing autonomy and vision system solutions - and it’s gaining serious momentum. As demand grows, we’re working closely with partners and customers to solve real warfighting problems and deliver technology that genuinely changes what’s possible.
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X,
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YouTube.
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YouTube.
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Shield AI is seeking a Chief Engineer of Autonomy to lead the technical execution of autonomy capabilities supporting one of the most important military aviation initiatives of our generation.
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As the senior technical leader for Shield AI's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) autonomy efforts, you will help define how autonomous aircraft operate alongside crewed fighters in contested environments, enabling a new era of air superiority through trusted, scalable autonomy.
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Compliance","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1782498580050,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an experienced Policy, Procedure & Process Compliance Analyst to support the development, implementation, and oversight of compliant business systems and internal controls across our government contracting operations.\nThis role plays a key part in ensuring alignment with FAR, DFARS, and business system requirements (e.g., DFARS 252.242-7005 and related clauses). You will work cross-functionally to design, document, and improve policies and processes that withstand audit scrutiny and enable operational excellence.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is seeking an experienced Policy, Procedure & Process Compliance Analyst to support the development, implementation, and oversight of compliant business systems and internal controls across our government contracting operations.
This role plays a key part in ensuring alignment with FAR, DFARS, and business system requirements (e.g., DFARS 252.242-7005 and related clauses). You will work cross-functionally to design, document, and improve policies and processes that withstand audit scrutiny and enable operational excellence.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking an experienced Policy, Procedure & Process Compliance Analyst to support the development, implementation, and oversight of compliant business systems and internal controls across our government contracting operations.
This role plays a key part in ensuring alignment with FAR, DFARS, and business system requirements (e.g., DFARS 252.242-7005 and related clauses). You will work cross-functionally to design, document, and improve policies and processes that withstand audit scrutiny and enable operational excellence.
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Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1768380193988,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nWe’re looking for a Computer Vision Engineer (C++) to join our team in Port Melbourne, contributing to the development of innovative, real-time perception solutions for next-gen autonomous platforms. Whether you're a recent PhD graduate or a seasoned commercial developer, this is an opportunity to help solve real-world defence challenges using cutting-edge vision and AI technology.\n \nYou’ll be part of a team developing custom algorithms - not just applying libraries - and will work alongside expert AI and deep learning engineers to integrate CV into real-time pipelines across a range of unmanned systems.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We’re looking for a Computer Vision Engineer (C++) to join our team in Port Melbourne, contributing to the development of innovative, real-time perception solutions for next-gen autonomous platforms. Whether you're a recent PhD graduate or a seasoned commercial developer, this is an opportunity to help solve real-world defence challenges using cutting-edge vision and AI technology.
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\nYou’ll be part of a team developing custom algorithms - not just applying libraries - and will work alongside expert AI and deep learning engineers to integrate CV into real-time pipelines across a range of unmanned systems.
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We’re looking for a Computer Vision Engineer (C++) to join our team in Port Melbourne, contributing to the development of innovative, real-time perception solutions for next-gen autonomous platforms. Whether you're a recent PhD graduate or a seasoned commercial developer, this is an opportunity to help solve real-world defence challenges using cutting-edge vision and AI technology.
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\nYou’ll be part of a team developing custom algorithms - not just applying libraries - and will work alongside expert AI and deep learning engineers to integrate CV into real-time pipelines across a range of unmanned systems.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783559367184,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Configuration and Change Control Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for owning configuration discipline for the fielded V-BAT fleet, including aircraft, payloads, software, ground equipment, support equipment, and customer-specific configurations.\nThis role ensures Shield AI maintains an accurate, traceable, and controlled understanding of what hardware, software, payload, and ground system configurations are deployed, which changes apply to which aircraft or customers, and how approved fixes, retrofits, releases, and service actions are controlled through execution.\nThis position is critical to preventing configuration confusion across aircraft serial numbers, hardware revisions, software versions, payload variants, ground equipment configurations, fielded modifications, maintenance releases, and customer-specific baselines. The Configuration and Change Control Manager partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Success, Operations, and Configuration Management to ensure changes are documented, approved, communicated, traceable, and deployed to the correct assets.\nThe role requires strong process discipline, technical fluency, attention to detail, and the ability to drive cross-functional accountability without direct authority.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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The Configuration and Change Control Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for owning configuration discipline for the fielded V-BAT fleet, including aircraft, payloads, software, ground equipment, support equipment, and customer-specific configurations.
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This role ensures Shield AI maintains an accurate, traceable, and controlled understanding of what hardware, software, payload, and ground system configurations are deployed, which changes apply to which aircraft or customers, and how approved fixes, retrofits, releases, and service actions are controlled through execution.
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This position is critical to preventing configuration confusion across aircraft serial numbers, hardware revisions, software versions, payload variants, ground equipment configurations, fielded modifications, maintenance releases, and customer-specific baselines. The Configuration and Change Control Manager partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Success, Operations, and Configuration Management to ensure changes are documented, approved, communicated, traceable, and deployed to the correct assets.
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The role requires strong process discipline, technical fluency, attention to detail, and the ability to drive cross-functional accountability without direct authority.
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Own and maintain the V-BAT fielded and as-maintained configuration baseline for aircraft, payloads, software, ground equipment, support equipment, and related sustainment assets.\nTrack aircraft serial numbers, hardware revisions, software versions, payload configurations, ground system configurations, fielded modifications, retrofit status, and customer-specific baselines.\nManage the change control process for fielded V-BAT systems, ensuring approved changes are controlled, traceable, and applied to the correct aircraft, customers, and configurations.\nSupport Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, change impact assessments, release readiness reviews, retrofit plans, and service action planning.\nEnsure fielded fixes, retrofits, software updates, hardware changes, payload changes, and service actions are tied to the correct serial numbers, configurations, customers, and effectivity ranges.\nMaintain configuration records for deployed aircraft, spares, payloads, ground equipment, support equipment, and field-modified assets.\nPartner with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Success, Operations, and Configuration Management to control changes across the V-BAT fleet.\nSupport release readiness reviews for software, hardware, payload, ground system, maintenance, and support equipment updates.\nEnsure changes are documented, approved, communicated, implemented, and traceable from engineering approval through field deployment.\nMaintain a clear view of which customers, aircraft, payloads, ground systems, spares, and support equipment are affected by each change.\nDefine and maintain change effectivity logic, including serial number applicability, build applicability, customer applicability, configuration applicability, and retrofit applicability.\nCoordinate with Product Engineering and Sustainment Engineering to understand technical change intent, required implementation steps, and field impact.\nCoordinate with Fleet Support and Customer Success to ensure field teams understand which updates, inspections, retrofits, or service actions apply to each customer asset.\nCoordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure production records, nonconformance records, part revisions, supplier changes, and field configurations remain aligned.\nIdentify configuration gaps, data inconsistencies, undocumented modifications, incomplete retrofit records, and risks to fielded fleet traceability.\nEscalate configuration risks that could affect fleet readiness, customer support, release execution, repair decisions, or technical troubleshooting.\nSupport audits, reviews, and investigations requiring accurate configuration history, change history, serial number traceability, or fielded asset applicability.\nImprove configuration management processes, change control mechanisms, release tracking, field modification tracking, and reporting tools as the sustainment function scales.\nProvide leadership updates on configuration health, change control status, open risks, affected assets, and field deployment progress.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
6+ years of experience in configuration management, change control, aviation sustainment, hardware/software product support, manufacturing operations, product lifecycle management, engineering operations, or complex hardware sustainment.\nDemonstrated experience managing configuration baselines, revision control, change effectivity, fielded asset records, engineering change processes, or product release control in a complex technical environment.\nStrong understanding of configuration baselines, as-built records, as-maintained records, revision control, serial number traceability, effectivity management, and engineering change control.\nExperience supporting Engineering Change Requests, Engineering Change Orders, release readiness reviews, retrofit planning, service actions, or fielded product updates.\nExperience tracking or managing hardware revisions, software versions, payload configurations, ground equipment configurations, customer-specific configurations, or deployed asset baselines.\nAbility to determine which aircraft, systems, customers, configurations, or serial numbers are affected by a given change, issue, release, retrofit, or service action.\nExperience working across Product Engineering, Sustainment Engineering, Fleet Support, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Success, and Configuration Management teams.\nStrong technical fluency with bills of material, part revisions, drawings, software releases, hardware changes, configuration records, product structures, or fielded system documentation.\nStrong process discipline and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records across multiple systems, stakeholders, and changing priorities.\nAbility to identify configuration risks, traceability gaps, undocumented changes, incomplete records, and process breakdowns before they affect fleet readiness or customer support.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate change applicability, implementation status, configuration risks, and decision needs.\nAbility to operate independently as a senior IC and drive cross-functional accountability without direct authority.\nAbility to balance configuration rigor with field support urgency, release timelines, customer needs, and operational realities.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with aviation, defense, unmanned systems, robotics, aerospace manufacturing, complex hardware/software products, or deployed technical systems.\nFamiliarity with PLM, ERP, MES, CMMS, service management systems, requirements systems, software release systems, or configuration management databases.\nExperience with aircraft serial number tracking, software release management, payload configuration management, ground system configuration, depot repair records, or field modification tracking.\nExperience with ECO/ECR processes, MRB, FRACAS, RCCA, service bulletins, maintenance releases, retrofit campaigns, or fleet-wide service actions.\nFamiliarity with configuration audits, physical configuration audits, functional configuration audits, controlled baselines, product structures, or digital thread concepts.\nExperience supporting military, defense, aviation, or high-reliability customer environments where configuration accuracy affects safety, readiness, supportability, or contractual commitments.\nExperience working in a startup, high-growth, defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nCM2, CMII, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS, aviation maintenance, systems engineering, or related certification preferred but not required.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":220000},"text":"Configuration and Change Control Manager (R5300)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Configuration and Change Control Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for owning configuration discipline for the fielded V-BAT fleet, including aircraft, payloads, software, ground equipment, support equipment, and customer-specific configurations.
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This role ensures Shield AI maintains an accurate, traceable, and controlled understanding of what hardware, software, payload, and ground system configurations are deployed, which changes apply to which aircraft or customers, and how approved fixes, retrofits, releases, and service actions are controlled through execution.
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This position is critical to preventing configuration confusion across aircraft serial numbers, hardware revisions, software versions, payload variants, ground equipment configurations, fielded modifications, maintenance releases, and customer-specific baselines. The Configuration and Change Control Manager partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Success, Operations, and Configuration Management to ensure changes are documented, approved, communicated, traceable, and deployed to the correct assets.
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The role requires strong process discipline, technical fluency, attention to detail, and the ability to drive cross-functional accountability without direct authority.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Compliance","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1782501967017,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \n\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst to support our government contracting operations. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable cost accounting standards.\n \nYou will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, support audits, and maintain compliant pricing structures across programs.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst to support our government contracting operations. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable cost accounting standards.
You will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, support audits, and maintain compliant pricing structures across programs.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Accounting Compliance Analyst to support our government contracting operations. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable cost accounting standards.
You will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Contracts, and Program Management teams to ensure accurate cost reporting, support audits, and maintain compliant pricing structures across programs.
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","categories":{"commitment":"International EOR","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Athens","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Athens"]},"createdAt":1783552966026,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Customer Success Manager in Greece to serve as the primary customer-facing lead for aircraft product and service integration, operational support coordination, and long-term customer success. This role will be the customer’s first touchpoint for support needs, technical issue coordination, feedback intake, service execution, and cross-functional follow-through across Shield AI aircraft product lines.\nThe Customer Success Manager will work closely with customers, Program Management, Product Management, Engineering, Flight Operations, Product Delivery, Sustainment, Logistics, Business Development, and Fleet Support to ensure customers are supported, issues are resolved with urgency, and Shield AI products are positioned to deliver sustained mission impact.\nThis role requires strong customer judgment, operational discipline, technical fluency, and the ability to coordinate across functions without direct authority. The ideal candidate has experience supporting military, government, international, aviation, UAS, or mission-critical technology customers and can operate effectively in field, operational, headquarters, and cross-cultural environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Customer Success Manager in Greece to serve as the primary customer-facing lead for aircraft product and service integration, operational support coordination, and long-term customer success. This role will be the customer’s first touchpoint for support needs, technical issue coordination, feedback intake, service execution, and cross-functional follow-through across Shield AI aircraft product lines.
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The Customer Success Manager will work closely with customers, Program Management, Product Management, Engineering, Flight Operations, Product Delivery, Sustainment, Logistics, Business Development, and Fleet Support to ensure customers are supported, issues are resolved with urgency, and Shield AI products are positioned to deliver sustained mission impact.
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This role requires strong customer judgment, operational discipline, technical fluency, and the ability to coordinate across functions without direct authority. The ideal candidate has experience supporting military, government, international, aviation, UAS, or mission-critical technology customers and can operate effectively in field, operational, headquarters, and cross-cultural environments.
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Serve as the primary on-site customer success and support lead for Shield AI aircraft products and services in Greece.\nOwn intake, triage, coordination, and follow-through for customer feedback, service needs, technical issues, operational support requests, and recurring customer concerns.\nCoordinate cross-functional support workflows across Product Support, Sustainment, Engineering, Flight Operations, Product Delivery, Program Management, Logistics, Business Development, and Customer Success.\nBuild trusted customer relationships by maintaining clear communication, setting expectations, following through on commitments, and escalating issues with urgency.\nAdvocate for the customer within the Aircraft Division, ensuring field feedback, operational needs, and mission requirements inform product, support, sustainment, and service priorities.\nSupport integration of Shield AI aircraft products and services into customer fleets, operating models, training environments, maintenance processes, and mission workflows.\nTrack customer health indicators, including issue resolution time, support responsiveness, operational readiness, adoption, satisfaction, recurring concerns, and support trends.\nIdentify blockers, risks, and gaps that could affect customer readiness, mission success, product adoption, or long-term sustainment.\nAssist with sustainment program development to ensure customer support models, logistics flows, spares planning, training needs, and service processes meet operational requirements.\nFacilitate shipping, logistics, field support, maintenance coordination, and service execution for customer sites.\nProvide customer-specific insights, operational context, atmospherics, and engagement updates to Account Executives, Program Managers, Business Development, Product, and Sustainment teams.\nSupport customer reviews, operational updates, lessons learned, readiness discussions, issue reviews, and recurring engagement rhythms.\nEnsure customer issues are documented, prioritized, communicated, and driven to closure through the appropriate support, engineering, sustainment, or program channels.\nHelp customers move from initial product integration to sustained operational use, repeatable support processes, and long-term mission success.\nRepresent Shield AI professionally in customer-facing, international, operational, and high-pressure environments.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in customer success, customer service, technical support, field support, aviation operations, defense technology, operations, product support, or related mission-critical environments.\nExperience supporting technology integration efforts at the fleet, service, operational unit, or enterprise level.\nExperience working directly with military, government, defense, aviation, or mission-critical technology customers.\nExperience supporting international customers or operating in multilingual, cross-cultural, or geographically distributed environments.\nStrong customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to build trust, manage expectations, communicate clearly, and remain composed in high-pressure situations.\nStrong cross-functional coordination skills across technical, operational, programmatic, logistics, sustainment, and customer-facing teams.\nAbility to coordinate issue resolution across multiple stakeholders without direct authority.\nAbility to translate customer needs, field feedback, and operational issues into clear actions, priorities, risks, and escalation paths.\nAbility to operate effectively in customer-site, field, headquarters, and remote coordination environments.\nStrong ownership, follow-through, judgment, professionalism, and discretion in customer-facing situations.\nAbility to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, operational urgency, and customer-sensitive issues with discipline and maturity.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience working with commercial, government, military, or defense organizations in Greece.\nModern Greek and English language skills; additional relevant foreign language skills preferred.\nExperience with Group 3–5 UAS products, aircraft operations, aviation sustainment, aircraft integration, defense technology, or fielded autonomous systems.\nExperience supporting deployed operations, field service, customer training, operational readiness, product integration, or sustainment activities.\nFamiliarity with ITAR, export compliance, export-controlled technical data, or controlled technology considerations in customer interactions.\nFamiliarity with customer success, CRM, issue tracking, logistics, sustainment, reporting, or support management tools.\nExperience working with program management, business development, engineering, logistics, and sustainment teams in support of international defense customers.\n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI:","content":"\n\n
Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Customer Success Manager (R5292)","country":"GR","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Customer Success Manager in Greece to serve as the primary customer-facing lead for aircraft product and service integration, operational support coordination, and long-term customer success. This role will be the customer’s first touchpoint for support needs, technical issue coordination, feedback intake, service execution, and cross-functional follow-through across Shield AI aircraft product lines.
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The Customer Success Manager will work closely with customers, Program Management, Product Management, Engineering, Flight Operations, Product Delivery, Sustainment, Logistics, Business Development, and Fleet Support to ensure customers are supported, issues are resolved with urgency, and Shield AI products are positioned to deliver sustained mission impact.
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This role requires strong customer judgment, operational discipline, technical fluency, and the ability to coordinate across functions without direct authority. The ideal candidate has experience supporting military, government, international, aviation, UAS, or mission-critical technology customers and can operate effectively in field, operational, headquarters, and cross-cultural environments.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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We are seeking a Customer Support Systems Platform Manager to own the administration, configuration, roadmap, and continued development of our Salesforce Service Cloud environment and customer community portal.
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This role will serve as the primary platform owner for systems supporting customer support, maintenance, sustainment, shipping, asset tracking, support communications, documentation access, reporting, dashboards, and case management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Salesforce Service Cloud and Experience Cloud professional who can keep the platform running day to day while also designing and delivering new capabilities as additional products, teams, and support workflows are brought into the system.
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This role will partner with support, shipping, sustainment, maintenance, product, IT, security, and program stakeholders to design scalable support processes and improve how internal teams and customers engage through Salesforce.
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Platform Administration
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Serve as the primary administrator and platform owner for Salesforce Service Cloud and Experience Cloud.\n
Manage users, roles, profiles, permission sets, queues, groups, sharing settings, and access controls.\n
Configure and maintain case record types, case layouts, Lightning pages, fields, validation rules, assignment rules, escalation rules, and support processes.\n
Maintain the health, usability, security model, and data quality of the Salesforce support environment.\n
Manage sandbox environments, configuration changes, release documentation, and user support.\n
Troubleshoot issues, resolve user requests, and provide guidance to internal teams.\n\n
Service Cloud Design and Development
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Design, configure, and enhance Service Cloud functionality for support, maintenance, sustainment, shipping, and product-specific workflows.\n
Build custom case management processes for different teams, products, business units, and customer support models.\n
Create and maintain Salesforce Flows, automations, approval processes, notifications, routing logic, and guided support processes.\n
Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable Salesforce solutions.\n
Support the onboarding of new products, teams, and operational workflows into Service Cloud.\n
Recommend improvements to case management, support operations, customer communications, and internal workflows.\n\n
Customer Portal / Experience Cloud Ownership
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Own the design, administration, and continued evolution of the Salesforce customer community portal.\n
Manage customer-facing portal functionality, access, navigation, content visibility, case submission, documentation access, asset tracking, communications, and support updates.\n
Design new portal features as customer and business needs evolve.\n
Partner with support and customer-facing teams to improve how customers engage with support teams and access relevant information.\n
Ensure portal functionality aligns with internal support workflows, security requirements, and customer experience goals.\n\n
Reporting, Dashboards, and Data
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Build and maintain reports and dashboards for support operations, case performance, shipping workflows, maintenance activity, sustainment metrics, asset-related support, and executive visibility.\n
Define and maintain key metrics, reporting structures, data standards, and dashboard requirements.\n
Support data quality, data cleanup, imports, exports, and ongoing data governance.\n
Partner with stakeholders to improve visibility into support trends, case volume, response performance, customer engagement, and operational bottlenecks.\n
Roadmap and Stakeholder Management
Own and maintain the roadmap for Salesforce Service Cloud and Experience Cloud enhancements.\n
Prioritize system requests in partnership with business, IT, support, and operational stakeholders.\n
Document requirements, configuration decisions, process designs, and release notes.\n
Train users and create documentation for new features, workflows, reports, and portal capabilities.\n
Coordinate with external Salesforce consultants, developers, or implementation partners when larger technical projects require additional support.\n
Serve as the bridge between business teams and technical resources for Salesforce-related initiatives.\n\n
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5+ years of hands-on Salesforce administration, business systems, CRM, or support-platform experience.\nStrong experience administering and configuring Salesforce Service Cloud.\nExperience with case management, queues, routing, escalation rules, assignment rules, record types, page layouts, and Lightning pages.\nExperience building Salesforce automation using Flow.\nExperience creating Salesforce reports and dashboards.\nExperience managing users, permissions, roles, profiles, permission sets, and sharing settings.\nAbility to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Salesforce solutions.\nStrong understanding of Salesforce configuration best practices.\nExperience supporting multiple teams, business units, or product lines within a single Salesforce environment.\nStrong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nAbility to independently manage priorities, troubleshoot issues, and drive platform improvements.\nU.S. citizenship required due to potential access to CUI, ITAR-controlled technical data, export-controlled information, and customer/program-restricted information.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with Salesforce Experience Cloud, Customer Community, or customer portal administration.\nExperience supporting support operations, maintenance, sustainment, logistics, shipping, asset tracking, field support, or RMA-related workflows.\nExperience with Salesforce Knowledge, Entitlements, Milestones, SLAs, Macros, Omni-Channel, or Digital Engagement.\nExperience designing customer-facing portal experiences.\nExperience with Salesforce data governance and reporting strategy.\nExperience working with external Salesforce implementation partners or developers.\nFamiliarity with Apex, Lightning Web Components, APIs, integrations, or the ability to manage technical Salesforce development work.\nExperience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, hardware, robotics, logistics, or complex technical product environments.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred certifications:","content":"\n\n
Salesforce Administrator\nSalesforce Advanced Administrator\nSalesforce Platform App Builder\nSalesforce Service Cloud Consultant\nSalesforce Experience Cloud Consultant\nSalesforce Platform Developer I, preferred but not required\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Customer Support Systems Platform Manager (R5349)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a Customer Support Systems Platform Manager to own the administration, configuration, roadmap, and continued development of our Salesforce Service Cloud environment and customer community portal.
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This role will serve as the primary platform owner for systems supporting customer support, maintenance, sustainment, shipping, asset tracking, support communications, documentation access, reporting, dashboards, and case management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Salesforce Service Cloud and Experience Cloud professional who can keep the platform running day to day while also designing and delivering new capabilities as additional products, teams, and support workflows are brought into the system.
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This role will partner with support, shipping, sustainment, maintenance, product, IT, security, and program stakeholders to design scalable support processes and improve how internal teams and customers engage through Salesforce.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1782282230272,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe V-BAT Deployed Operations Fleet Manager is responsible for maximizing the Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status of Shield AI’s deployable V-BAT fleet. This role serves as the central authority for internal fleet health, utilization, and documentation, ensuring aircraft and equipment are maintained, properly configured, and consistently available to support global operations. \nThe Fleet Manager acts as the primary resource for deployed teams on all aircraft and equipment-related matters, providing oversight, guidance, and coordination to ensure operational readiness. This role requires strong technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to operate across multiple teams in a dynamic, high-tempo environment. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The V-BAT Deployed Operations Fleet Manager is responsible for maximizing the Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status of Shield AI’s deployable V-BAT fleet. This role serves as the central authority for internal fleet health, utilization, and documentation, ensuring aircraft and equipment are maintained, properly configured, and consistently available to support global operations.
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The Fleet Manager acts as the primary resource for deployed teams on all aircraft and equipment-related matters, providing oversight, guidance, and coordination to ensure operational readiness. This role requires strong technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to operate across multiple teams in a dynamic, high-tempo environment.
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Maintain real-time awareness of fleet status, including aircraft availability, maintenance posture, and readiness levels across all deployed and internal assets \nDrive maximum FMC rates by ensuring required maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions are completed in a timely manner \nEnsure all crews are properly equipped with the necessary aircraft, ground support equipment (GSE), and spare parts to execute operations \nOversee utilization of internally owned aircraft, ensuring assets are flown regularly to maintain operational readiness and system health \nServe as the primary point of contact for deployed personnel regarding aircraft, equipment, and fleet-related issues \nEnsure all aircraft logbooks, maintenance records, and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, and current \nEnforce proper data entry and integrity within the Fleet IQ database \nIdentify and brief trends, risks, and gaps in Deployed Operations fleet performance and recommend corrective actions \n\n"},{"text":"Additional duties (as needed):","content":"\n\n
Track and manage RFIs (Requests for Information) from forward-deployed personnel \nConduct advanced fleet analysis to support operational decision-making and long-term planning \nAssist in developing documentation and best practices \nSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to fleet readiness and operational efficiency \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in aviation, UAS operations, or fleet management \nStrong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, logbooks, and airworthiness standards \nFamiliarity with fleet management systems or databases (e.g., Fleet IQ or similar tools) \nExperience working cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, and operations teams \nPrior experience in a leadership or coordination role within aviation or UAS environments \nExperience supporting deployed or expeditionary operations \nExcellent organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with V-BAT or similar UAS platforms \nBackground in maintenance control, production control, or fleet readiness management \nExperience analyzing fleet data and identifying trends to improve reliability and performance \nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments \nFAA certifications (A&P, Part 107) or military aviation background (preferred but not required) \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":98000,"max":140000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Deployed Operations Fleet Manager (R5174)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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The V-BAT Deployed Operations Fleet Manager is responsible for maximizing the Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status of Shield AI’s deployable V-BAT fleet. This role serves as the central authority for internal fleet health, utilization, and documentation, ensuring aircraft and equipment are maintained, properly configured, and consistently available to support global operations.
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The Fleet Manager acts as the primary resource for deployed teams on all aircraft and equipment-related matters, providing oversight, guidance, and coordination to ensure operational readiness. This role requires strong technical acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to operate across multiple teams in a dynamic, high-tempo environment.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Enterprise Operations Division","location":"Remote","team":"Enterprise Operations","allLocations":["Remote"]},"createdAt":1784579495841,"descriptionPlain":"Job Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Director of AI Operations & Governance to operationalize and govern our workplace AI ecosystem across all AI initiatives. Reporting to the VP of Workplace AI, this role will own license and platform operations, AI governance, security posture, and ongoing lifecycle management of AI tools that support Shield AI's business functions. The role will be the central owner of \"post–dev-ops\" for AI, ensuring systems are reliable, compliant, secure, and continuously improving in line with production usage and business needs, while building and leading the team responsible for AI sustainment.\nThis role requires significant hands-on technical capability across the machine learning and generative AI lifecycle — not just program oversight. The Director must be able to credibly evaluate, tune, and troubleshoot models and AI systems at a technical level in order to govern them effectively, partner with engineering, and make sound tradeoffs between reliability, performance, cost, and risk.\n","description":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Director of AI Operations & Governance to operationalize and govern our workplace AI ecosystem across all AI initiatives. Reporting to the VP of Workplace AI, this role will own license and platform operations, AI governance, security posture, and ongoing lifecycle management of AI tools that support Shield AI's business functions. The role will be the central owner of \"post–dev-ops\" for AI, ensuring systems are reliable, compliant, secure, and continuously improving in line with production usage and business needs, while building and leading the team responsible for AI sustainment.
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This role requires significant hands-on technical capability across the machine learning and generative AI lifecycle — not just program oversight. The Director must be able to credibly evaluate, tune, and troubleshoot models and AI systems at a technical level in order to govern them effectively, partner with engineering, and make sound tradeoffs between reliability, performance, cost, and risk.
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Technical AI/ML Ownership
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Evaluate, benchmark, fine-tune, and adjust configurations of ML and generative AI models (including LLMs) in production, applying working knowledge of model training, tuning, and evaluation methodologies rather than relying solely on vendor documentation.\n
Apply applied AI/ML research and emerging techniques to inform build-vs-buy decisions, model selection, and architecture choices across the AI portfolio.\n
Partner directly with data science and ML engineering teams on model performance issues, drift detection, and retraining or reconfiguration needs, contributing technical judgment rather than acting purely as a liaison.\n
Maintain technical fluency in prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic/orchestration frameworks, and the practical distinctions between generative AI and traditional ML systems, and translate those distinctions into governance and staffing decisions.\n\n
AI Sustainment & Governance
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Own AI sustainment and governance for workplace AI tools across enablement, bought solutions, and custom builds, acting as the central \"run\" function for the AI strategy, and building the team and processes to scale it.\n
Manage all AI-related licenses and entitlements: monitor usage, optimize allocations, drive reallocation, and partner with Finance for cost visibility and optimization.\n
Monitor production usage patterns and performance to recommend roadmap items, enhancements, and deprecations based on real-world dynamics in production.\n
Own and triage support tickets for workplace AI tools and platforms, driving resolution across vendors, internal engineering, and security partners.\n
Lead continuous evaluations of AI tools and models, including monitoring drift, benchmarking performance, and ensuring tools remain effective and aligned with business KPIs.\n
Maintain the updates and security outlook for AI platforms, coordinating patches, version upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and compliance with Shield AI security policies.\n
Orchestrate model swaps and configuration changes in production, including rollout planning, risk assessment, change control, and post-deployment monitoring.\n
Design, maintain, and govern shared prompt libraries, including standards for prompt quality, reuse, versioning, and training for end-users and builders.\n
Own management of secrets (API keys, credentials, tokens) used by AI tools and orchestrators, ensuring secure storage, rotation, and access control in partnership with Security and IT.\n
Define and maintain connectors and extensions (e.g., integrations into SaaS systems, data sources, and workflow tools) to ensure reliable, secure data access for AI workflows.\n
Establish and operate auditability frameworks for AI tools, including logging, traceability of AI-assisted actions, and reporting for compliance and risk management.\n
Lead AI governance practices for workplace AI (policies, guardrails, usage standards, approval workflows, exception processes) in partnership with Security, Legal, and HR.\n
Partner with business solution and build teams to ensure their deliverables meet sustainment, observability, and governance requirements before moving to production.\n
Define operational playbooks, SLAs, and incident response procedures for AI systems, including on-call patterns supported by contractors and platform specialists.\n\n
Leadership & Strategy
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Build, lead, and develop a team of AI operations professionals, contractors, and platform specialists, establishing career paths and scaling the function as the organization matures.\n
Set the strategic direction for AI operations and governance, translating enterprise priorities into a multi-quarter roadmap and budget owned by this role.\n
Provide regular status and risk updates to the VP of Workplace AI and other senior leadership, including adoption metrics, reliability indicators, governance findings, and cost trends.\n\n
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15+ years in platform operations, ML/AI operations, DevOps, or SaaS sustainment roles, including significant experience in leadership/people management, with a track record of running production systems in a high-stakes environment (defense, aerospace, enterprise SaaS, or similar).\nDirect, hands-on experience developing, training, fine-tuning, or evaluating machine learning models or generative AI systems — this is a core requirement, not a nice-to-have. Candidates should be able to speak credibly to model architecture, training/tuning approaches, and evaluation methodology.\nWorking knowledge of AI/ML research practices and the ability to apply current research to production decision-making.\nSoftware engineering or data science background sufficient to engage deeply with technical teams on model behavior, integration issues, and system design tradeoffs.\nDirect experience with AI platforms or orchestration tools (e.g., LLM providers, RPA/workflow tools like n8n, enterprise SaaS integrations) and their operational management, including at an organizational or strategic level.\nDemonstrated understanding of the distinct technical and operational challenges of generative AI versus traditional ML — including differing skill requirements, risk profiles, and market/salary dynamics — and ability to apply that distinction to team design and hiring.\nStrong background in governance, compliance, or security in the context of data-driven or AI systems, including familiarity with audit, logging, and access control best practices.\nDemonstrated ability to manage licenses and cost optimization for SaaS or AI tools at scale, including working with Finance and procurement stakeholders, and managing significant budgets.\nHands-on experience with monitoring and observability stacks (logs, metrics, alerts) and using those signals to shape product roadmaps and operational improvements.\nStrong technical fluency across APIs, connectors, and integrations; able to work closely with engineering and vendors to design and maintain extensions.\nProven track record building and leading high-performing teams, including hiring, mentoring, and developing talent across a mix of core staff and contractors.\nExcellent executive communication skills, with ability to translate production dynamics and risk into clear recommendations for senior business and technical leaders, including executive stakeholders.\nExperience operating in a hybrid environment of contractors and core team members, with the ability to define processes and standards that scale as the team matures.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":280000,"max":420000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Director of AI Operations & Governance (R5464)","country":"US","workplaceType":"remote","opening":"","openingPlain":"","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Director of AI Operations & Governance to operationalize and govern our workplace AI ecosystem across all AI initiatives. Reporting to the VP of Workplace AI, this role will own license and platform operations, AI governance, security posture, and ongoing lifecycle management of AI tools that support Shield AI's business functions. The role will be the central owner of \"post–dev-ops\" for AI, ensuring systems are reliable, compliant, secure, and continuously improving in line with production usage and business needs, while building and leading the team responsible for AI sustainment.
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This role requires significant hands-on technical capability across the machine learning and generative AI lifecycle — not just program oversight. The Director must be able to credibly evaluate, tune, and troubleshoot models and AI systems at a technical level in order to govern them effectively, partner with engineering, and make sound tradeoffs between reliability, performance, cost, and risk.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"International EOR","department":"Growth Division","location":"Tokyo","team":"International Business Development","allLocations":["Tokyo"]},"createdAt":1779910575407,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAt Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – CCAs, Northeast Asia to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiatives across the region. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s CCA technologies by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in Northeast Asia. \nYou’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
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At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – CCAs, Northeast Asia to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiatives across the region. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s CCA technologies by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in Northeast Asia.
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You’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle.
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Drive Strategic Capture: Identify, shape, and capture high-value opportunities across Northeast Asia next-gen airpower programs relevant to CCAs and autonomy.\nDrive Regional Sales Pipeline: Lead the full business development lifecycle for CCA-focused efforts, from customer engagement through proposal, negotiation, and contract award.\nEngage Key Stakeholders: Build and maintain trusted relationships with Ministries of Defence, defense primes, integrators, and NATO-related bodies.\nShape Requirements & CONOPS: Influence customer requirements and future CCA CONOPS to align with Shield AI’s product offerings.\nSupport Demonstrations & Campaigns: Lead Shield AI’s positioning and participation in regional flight demos, technical trials, and program pilots.\nCoordinate Cross-Functionally: Collaborate closely with engineering, product, legal, and program teams to align technical solutions with customer needs and delivery requirements.\nInform Product Direction: Provide field intelligence to guide feature development, integration strategy, and roadmap priorities for Hivemind-enabled CCA solutions. \n\n\n
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15+ years in a relevant air force occupation, bringing significant depth of understanding of relevant CONOPs and platform applications (preference for real-world operational experience flying tactical fighter aircraft with a strong technical background).\n3–5+ years of experience in defense acquisition, business development, sales, or strategy, ideally with a focus on air platforms or autonomy.\n5+ years of experience in region either operationally or from a defense business perspective\nStrong track record of capturing and closing defense programs or tech insertions with relevant ministries of Defense or multinational frameworks.\nUnderstanding of next-gen air combat trends, including CCAs, MUM-T, and AI-enabled CONOPS.\nAbility to credibly represent technically complex products to both strategic and operational-level audiences.\nFamiliarity with key regional acquisition pathways.\nWillingness to livein Northeast Asia (exact country to be determined) and travel extensively across Northeast Asia (30–50%). \n\n\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – CCAs, Northeast Asia to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiatives across the region. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s CCA technologies by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in Northeast Asia.
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You’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle.
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#LF
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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This Director owns the full demand-to-value pipeline: sensing where the business needs help, separating signal from noise, identifying the highest-leverage opportunities, deciding when to buy versus build, driving adoption, and proving measurable ROI.
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This role is the AI team's primary operator with non-engineering functions across Shield, and is expected to build and lead the team that executes this pipeline at scale. Success is defined by turning scattered interest into a focused portfolio of business-backed use cases, converting pilots into real adoption, and demonstrating hard value in ways that earn trust, budget, and follow-on demand.
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While this role is business-facing rather than a technical builder, it requires genuine technical grounding in machine learning and generative AI. Sound buy/build calls, credible use-case shaping, and defensible ROI cases all depend on the leader understanding what these systems can and can't do, how they're evaluated, and where the real technical risk sits — not just what vendors claim.
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Technical Grounding for Business Decisions
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Apply working technical knowledge of ML and generative AI — including model capabilities, limitations, training/tuning basics, and evaluation approaches — to pressure-test vendor claims, size technical risk in buy/build calls, and shape use cases that are technically realistic.\n
Distinguish generative AI from traditional ML in business conversations, since the two carry different technical risk profiles, build timelines, skill requirements, and cost structures, and translate that distinction into sharper prioritization and roadmap decisions.\n
Partner with engineering and technical evaluators as a credible counterpart during vendor evaluation and market scans, able to interrogate technical claims rather than relay them.\n
Incorporate model performance, drift, and technical limitations into ROI frameworks and success metrics, so measured value reflects real system behavior, not just adoption numbers.\n\n
Demand-to-Value Pipeline
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Own the single demand pipeline across Workplace AI: intake, shaping, prioritization, buy/build recommendation, rollout, adoption, and value measurement.\n
Partner directly with business leaders, including senior executives, to surface needs, pressure-test requests, and distinguish real opportunities from low-value noise.\n
Translate ambiguous business problems into clear requirements, decision-ready use cases, and a prioritized portfolio of AI opportunities.\n
Identify where AI can create the most leverage, whether through productivity, cycle-time reduction, quality improvement, risk reduction, or better decision support.\n
Lead build-versus-buy decisions, including market scans, vendor evaluation, recommendation development, and ownership of purchased-solution rollout.\n
Establish baselines, define success metrics, and build the ROI cases that show whether a solution is working after deployment.\n
Own adoption as seriously as selection: partner with the business on training, behavior change, communications, and local champion models so tools actually stick.\n\n
Leadership & Strategy
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Serve as the senior business-facing counterpart to the VP, integrating business pull and technical push into one clear prioritization and operating rhythm.\n
Build, lead, and develop a team responsible for demand shaping, triage, and business-facing execution, establishing standards and processes that scale as the function matures.\n
Prepare decision memos, frame tradeoffs, and resolve most prioritization questions before they reach the VP.\n
Act as the trusted AI advisor to non-engineering leaders, communicating in the language of outcomes, constraints, and business value.\n
Own the strategic roadmap and budget for the demand-to-value function, aligning it to enterprise priorities over multi-quarter horizons.\n\n
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Business units see Workplace AI as a trusted partner that helps clarify problems, not just respond to tickets.\nBuy/build decisions are faster, sharper, and better grounded in business value, technical reality, and market conditions.\nDeployed tools have defined baselines, measurable adoption, and defensible ROI.\nTraining and change management are treated as core parts of delivery, not afterthoughts.\nReliably handles shaping, triage, and business-facing execution functions, with a team scaled to meet demand.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n15+ years in business transformation, product, strategy, operations, enterprise technology, or related leadership roles.\n5+ years leading cross-functional programs or transformations that required influencing senior stakeholders and driving behavior change, including direct people-management experience.\nSubstantive technical fluency in modern AI and generative AI — including how models are trained, tuned, and evaluated, and where their practical limitations sit — sufficient to assess vendor claims critically, shape technically realistic use cases, and hold a credible technical conversation with engineering counterparts. This is a genuine requirement, not surface familiarity, even though the role is not a hands-on technical builder.\nDemonstrated ability to distinguish generative AI from traditional ML in terms of technical risk, skill requirements, cost, and timeline, and to apply that distinction to prioritization and staffing decisions.\nProven track record translating business needs into deployed technology solutions with measurable business impact.\nStrong judgment on build versus buy decisions, including vendor evaluation, external market scanning, and procurement partnership.\nExperience defining baselines, KPIs, and ROI frameworks for new tools, workflows, or transformation efforts.\nExceptional executive communication skills, especially with non-technical leaders and sponsors.\nProven track record building, leading, and developing high-performing teams, including hiring and mentoring talent.\nStrong operator instincts: comfortable with ambiguity, able to create structure where little exists, and willing to own outcomes rather than hand off work.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in internal AI, automation, digital transformation, or enterprise productivity programs.\nBackground in consulting, high-growth operating roles, or business-side product leadership.\nExperience leading vendor-backed implementations as well as internally built solution rollouts.\nFamiliarity with change management, enablement, and adoption measurement in enterprise environments.\nChange-management certification or equivalent demonstrated practice.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":280000,"max":420000},"text":"Director of Business Value from Enterprise AI (R5463)","country":"US","workplaceType":"remote","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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This Director owns the full demand-to-value pipeline: sensing where the business needs help, separating signal from noise, identifying the highest-leverage opportunities, deciding when to buy versus build, driving adoption, and proving measurable ROI.
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This role is the AI team's primary operator with non-engineering functions across Shield, and is expected to build and lead the team that executes this pipeline at scale. Success is defined by turning scattered interest into a focused portfolio of business-backed use cases, converting pilots into real adoption, and demonstrating hard value in ways that earn trust, budget, and follow-on demand.
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While this role is business-facing rather than a technical builder, it requires genuine technical grounding in machine learning and generative AI. Sound buy/build calls, credible use-case shaping, and defensible ROI cases all depend on the leader understanding what these systems can and can't do, how they're evaluated, and where the real technical risk sits — not just what vendors claim.
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#LF
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Production and Supply Chain Leadership","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1778786720663,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nDo you thrive at the intersection of high-stakes execution and advanced technology? Shield AI is seeking a Director of Production to lead our U.S.-based manufacturing operations and help scale the future of autonomous defense systems. You’ll drive execution across factory floor operations, partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams, and ensure our production systems are ready for what’s next. \n \nWe're looking for a bold, hands-on leader who can inspire teams, architect production systems, and scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission in mind. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nDo you thrive at the intersection of high-stakes execution and advanced technology? Shield AI is seeking a Director of Production to lead our U.S.-based manufacturing operations and help scale the future of autonomous defense systems. You’ll drive execution across factory floor operations, partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams, and ensure our production systems are ready for what’s next.
We're looking for a bold, hands-on leader who can inspire teams, architect production systems, and scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission in mind.
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Architect and execute forward-looking production plans that balance scale, agility, and quality—all while meeting demanding cost and delivery goals.\nDrive aircraft production capabilities, implementing systems, processes, and staffing to support rapid growth.\nLead high-performance teams across production operations, driving excellence through clear expectations, coaching, and accountability.\nCollaborate deeply with quality, engineering, supply chain, and customer operations to integrate design, sourcing, and production workflows.\nChampion continuous improvement across every dimension of production: throughput, takt, quality, and cost.\nEmbed data-driven decision-making into daily operations using KPI dashboards, metrics reviews, and operational cadences.\nDrive the adoption of automation, digitization, and advanced manufacturing methods to future-proof our operations.\nServe as a trusted voice to executive leadership—reporting insights, flagging risks, and translating complexity into action. \n\n\n
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or related field; Master’s preferred.\n10+ years of production leadership in advanced manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, or similar).\nProven experience building and scaling a manufacturing operation.\n5+ years leading large teams in high-precision, high-throughput settings.\nSuccess managing complex outsourced manufacturing or tiered vendor ecosystems.\nDeep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies—and a passion for driving results through them.\nExceptional communicator, able to navigate executive-level reporting and cross-functional alignment. \nA systems thinker with hands-on grit, capable of zooming between strategic planning and operational execution. \n\n\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nDo you thrive at the intersection of high-stakes execution and advanced technology? Shield AI is seeking a Director of Production to lead our U.S.-based manufacturing operations and help scale the future of autonomous defense systems. You’ll drive execution across factory floor operations, partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams, and ensure our production systems are ready for what’s next.
We're looking for a bold, hands-on leader who can inspire teams, architect production systems, and scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission in mind.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nDo you thrive at the intersection of high-stakes execution and advanced technology? Shield AI is seeking a Director of Production to lead our U.S.-based manufacturing operations and help scale the future of autonomous defense systems. You’ll drive execution across factory floor operations, partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams, and ensure our production systems are ready for what’s next. \n \nWe're looking for a bold, hands-on leader who can inspire teams, architect production systems, and scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission in mind. \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/8b747653-dba8-4133-9056-eeedc162dbcd","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/8b747653-dba8-4133-9056-eeedc162dbcd/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LF\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LF
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Corporate Legal","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779498827959,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to lead legal support for our supply chain and procurement function. This role will own the legal strategy and day-to-day execution across supplier contracting, procurement frameworks, subcontracts, and supply-chain-related regulatory support. \nThis role sits close to some of Shield AI’s most important growth and product efforts, including next-generation autonomy and aircraft programs such as X-BAT. The right candidate will combine strong judgment with real fluency in government contracting and defense regulatory requirements, and will be energized by building systems, shaping operating approaches, and helping the business move with speed and discipline in a regulated environment. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to lead legal support for our supply chain and procurement function. This role will own the legal strategy and day-to-day execution across supplier contracting, procurement frameworks, subcontracts, and supply-chain-related regulatory support.
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This role sits close to some of Shield AI’s most important growth and product efforts, including next-generation autonomy and aircraft programs such as X-BAT. The right candidate will combine strong judgment with real fluency in government contracting and defense regulatory requirements, and will be energized by building systems, shaping operating approaches, and helping the business move with speed and discipline in a regulated environment.
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Build and own the legal support model for Shield AI’s supply chain, procurement, and supplier operations. \nDesign and refine the contracting infrastructure for the function, including templates, fallback language, playbooks, and training materials. \nLead the drafting, review, and negotiation of long term agreements, master supplier agreements, purchase terms and conditions, statements of work, supplier NDAs, services agreements, logistics arrangements, and other vendor facing contracts. \nStructure, draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts and related agreements supporting US government and commercial programs. \nAdvise on subcontracting structures, mandatory and strategic flow down requirements, representations and certifications, and other government contracting considerations that affect supplier and procurement activity. \nPartner with supply chain and procurement leaders on the legal strategy for scaling supplier relationships, improving cycle times, and enabling disciplined growth across critical programs. \nProvide practical legal advice on FAR/DFARS-related supply chain issues, including sourcing restrictions, commercial item issues, recordkeeping expectations, cost and pricing sensitivities, and other regulatory requirements relevant to the business. \nSupport supplier performance, change activity, claims, disputes, terminations, remedies, and other commercial and subcontracting issues that arise during execution. \nWork closely with compliance and trade-related stakeholders on import/export, sanctions, customs, anticorruption, cybersecurity, security, and related regulatory requirements that intersect with procurement and supplier operations. \nHelp shape the legal and commercial infrastructure supporting next-generation autonomy, aircraft, and manufacturing programs across the company. \nTranslate legal and regulatory risk into clear, business oriented recommendations for leadership and operational stakeholders. \nServe as a trusted business partner to senior leaders making consequential decisions about supplier relationships, program execution, and scale. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. \n7+ years of relevant legal experience, with a meaningful portion in-house and/or at a top law firm advising companies on commercial contracting, procurement, supply chain, subcontracts, and government contracts. \nSignificant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex supplier, vendor, procurement, and commercial agreements. \nDemonstrated experience advising on subcontracting and government contract related issues, including FAR/DFARS flow-downs and other regulatory requirements relevant to defense or federally funded work. \nStrong business judgment and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions oriented advice in a fast paced environment. \nDemonstrated ability to build processes, improve contracting systems, and create scalable legal infrastructure rather than simply review agreements on an ad hoc basis. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain nuanced legal risk to nonlawyers clearly and credibly. \nProven ability to operate cross-functionally and build trust with procurement, operations, finance, compliance, and business teams. \nHigh degree of ownership, sound judgment, and comfort working in ambiguity. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting a defense technology or aerospace company. \nExperience with supplier-facing legal issues in support of US government contracts or national security programs. \nFamiliarity with import/export controls, sanctions, customs, anti-corruption, cybersecurity, and related compliance frameworks affecting suppliers and supply chains. \nExperience with data rights, technical data, software licensing, or IP-adjacent issues that arise in supplier and subcontractor relationships. \nExperience building legal templates, policies, and contracting processes in a scaling or high-growth environment. \nFamiliarity with manufacturing, quality, logistics, and program-execution realities in a production environment. \n\n"},{"text":"Why this role matters:","content":"\n
Shield AI’s ability to field advanced autonomy and aircraft systems depends on a supplier and procurement engine that can move at speed while meeting defense contractual and regulatory requirements. This role will help design the legal operating model behind that scale: the agreement structures, supplier risk frameworks, subcontracting approach, and decision mechanisms that support critical programs, including next generation efforts such as X-BAT.
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This is an opportunity for aa attorney who wants to do more than provide legal review. It is a chance to build durable infrastructure, influence real business decisions, and help shape how Shield AI buys, builds, and delivers in support of its autonomy roadmap.
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Supply Chain \nProcurement and Strategic Sourcing \nFinance \nCompliance and Trade/Regulatory stakeholders \nOperations and Manufacturing \nQuality \nEngineering and Program teams \nSecurity and other business functions as needed \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":220000,"max":330000},"text":"Director, Corporate Counsel (R5067)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to lead legal support for our supply chain and procurement function. This role will own the legal strategy and day-to-day execution across supplier contracting, procurement frameworks, subcontracts, and supply-chain-related regulatory support.
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This role sits close to some of Shield AI’s most important growth and product efforts, including next-generation autonomy and aircraft programs such as X-BAT. The right candidate will combine strong judgment with real fluency in government contracting and defense regulatory requirements, and will be energized by building systems, shaping operating approaches, and helping the business move with speed and discipline in a regulated environment.
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#LI-JM2
\n#LF
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Technical Program Management","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California","United States"]},"createdAt":1776883106760,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \n\nShield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As we scale both our proven VBAT platform and develop next-generation systems like XBAT, we are investing in how we build—not just what we build. \nWe are seeking a senior technical leader to define and operationalize engineering design standards across the company. This position is focused on establishing engineering excellence—driving consistency, rigor, and scalability across design, analysis, certification, CAD, documentation, and configuration management. \nThis is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad scope across multiple engineering disciplines, responsible for raising the bar on engineering quality without slowing down execution. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As we scale both our proven VBAT platform and develop next-generation systems like XBAT, we are investing in how we build—not just what we build.
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We are seeking a senior technical leader to define and operationalize engineering design standards across the company. This position is focused on establishing engineering excellence—driving consistency, rigor, and scalability across design, analysis, certification, CAD, documentation, and configuration management.
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This is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad scope across multiple engineering disciplines, responsible for raising the bar on engineering quality without slowing down execution.
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Establish and own engineering design standards across programs, including XBAT and VBAT \nDefine and standardize best practices for aerospace design, analysis workflows, and system-level engineering rigor \nDevelop standards for CAD usage, drawing quality, standard notes, release processes, and engineering documentation \nManufacturing & supply chain handoff including EBOM and MBOM creation along with driving part demand\nBuild and mature an engineering excellence framework that scales with the company \nPartner with engineering leadership to align teams on consistent ways of working \nEnsure standards are practical, accessible, and consistently applied across teams \nInfluence design decisions and engineering processes across disciplines without becoming a bottleneck \nSupport both near-term program execution and long-term scalability of engineering processes \nDrive improvements in configuration management, documentation quality, and design consistency \nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n\n
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10+ years of experience in aerospace or high-performance hardware design environments \nDeep experience working within organizations that maintain strong engineering standards and design rigor \nBroad technical background across multiple engineering domains (mechanical, aerospace, systems, etc.) \nExperience defining or applying design standards, documentation practices, and configuration management systems \nFamiliarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) \nDemonstrated ability to influence senior engineers and drive alignment across teams \nStrong track record of improving engineering quality, consistency, and scalability \nExcellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate standards and expectations across technical audiences \n\n\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As we scale both our proven VBAT platform and develop next-generation systems like XBAT, we are investing in how we build—not just what we build.
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We are seeking a senior technical leader to define and operationalize engineering design standards across the company. This position is focused on establishing engineering excellence—driving consistency, rigor, and scalability across design, analysis, certification, CAD, documentation, and configuration management.
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This is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad scope across multiple engineering disciplines, responsible for raising the bar on engineering quality without slowing down execution.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Leadership","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1784692017344,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Director of Engineering Excellence & Enablement is a strategic leader responsible for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and execution maturity of the engineering organization. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this leader partners closely with Engineering, Product, Program Management, and other cross-functional leaders to translate company and product strategy into scalable engineering capabilities, operational rhythms, and enterprise-wide initiatives. \nThis role is equal parts strategy, execution, organizational design, and operational excellence. Success is measured by enabling engineering teams to deliver predictably, operate efficiently, and continuously improve while maintaining alignment across the broader organization. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Director of Engineering Excellence & Enablement is a strategic leader responsible for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and execution maturity of the engineering organization. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this leader partners closely with Engineering, Product, Program Management, and other cross-functional leaders to translate company and product strategy into scalable engineering capabilities, operational rhythms, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
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This role is equal parts strategy, execution, organizational design, and operational excellence. Success is measured by enabling engineering teams to deliver predictably, operate efficiently, and continuously improve while maintaining alignment across the broader organization.
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Partner with the VP of Engineering to translate business and product strategy into engineering capabilities, operating models, and execution plans. \n
Develop and evolve the engineering operating system, including planning processes, governance, decision-making frameworks, and organizational rhythms. \n
Identify capability gaps and recommend investments in people, processes, tooling, and organizational structure. \n\n
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Define and drive engineering excellence initiatives focused on developer productivity, quality, reliability, operational maturity, and continuous improvement. \n
Establish engineering effectiveness metrics and dashboards that provide visibility into organizational health, delivery performance, and engineering productivity. \n
Champion adoption of modern engineering practices, standards, and continuous improvement methodologies. \n\n
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Establish and facilitate consistent engineering operating cadences including strategic planning, quarterly planning, roadmap reviews, engineering leadership meetings, business reviews, and operational retrospectives/after-action reviews. \n
Drive accountability for execution across engineering leadership while identifying and resolving organizational bottlenecks. \n
Improve planning accuracy, prioritization, dependency management, and execution predictability. \n\n
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Standardize engineering processes where appropriate while preserving team autonomy. \n
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10+ years of engineering leadership, technical program management, engineering operations, or related experience. \nDemonstrated success leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives in complex technology organizations. \nExperience establishing engineering operating models, governance, planning processes, and execution frameworks. \nStrong understanding of modern software engineering organizations, Agile development, DevOps, and engineering metrics in the Aerospace & Defense industry. \nProven ability to influence senior leaders without relying on direct authority. \nExceptional communication, facilitation, organizational, and executive presentation skills. \nStrong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive organizational improvements. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Job Description:
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The Director of Engineering Excellence & Enablement is a strategic leader responsible for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and execution maturity of the engineering organization. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this leader partners closely with Engineering, Product, Program Management, and other cross-functional leaders to translate company and product strategy into scalable engineering capabilities, operational rhythms, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
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This role is equal parts strategy, execution, organizational design, and operational excellence. Success is measured by enabling engineering teams to deliver predictably, operate efficiently, and continuously improve while maintaining alignment across the broader organization.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1776219121661,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Director of Mission Control to serve as the enterprise authority for fleet allocation, configuration posture, and operational prioritization across all Aircraft Division product lines. \nMission Control is responsible for ensuring aircraft, ranges, and operational resources are allocated in alignment with enterprise priorities, contractual obligations, revenue objectives, and mission readiness requirements. This role serves as the authoritative arbiter of competing fleet demands, balancing customer commitments, test requirements, training events, deal capture activities, and long-term technology roadmap objectives. \nThe Director will maintain the enterprise fleet ledger, supervise configuration posture decisions, validate operational requirements, and oversee range allocation and mission approval processes. This role requires deep understanding of Shield AI’s business model, contract structures, market dynamics, aircraft configurations, and cross-functional interdependencies. Decisions made within Mission Control carry significant operational and financial impact.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Director of Mission Control to serve as the enterprise authority for fleet allocation, configuration posture, and operational prioritization across all Aircraft Division product lines.
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Mission Control is responsible for ensuring aircraft, ranges, and operational resources are allocated in alignment with enterprise priorities, contractual obligations, revenue objectives, and mission readiness requirements. This role serves as the authoritative arbiter of competing fleet demands, balancing customer commitments, test requirements, training events, deal capture activities, and long-term technology roadmap objectives.
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The Director will maintain the enterprise fleet ledger, supervise configuration posture decisions, validate operational requirements, and oversee range allocation and mission approval processes. This role requires deep understanding of Shield AI’s business model, contract structures, market dynamics, aircraft configurations, and cross-functional interdependencies. Decisions made within Mission Control carry significant operational and financial impact.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Director of Mission Control to serve as the enterprise authority for fleet allocation, configuration posture, and operational prioritization across all Aircraft Division product lines.
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Mission Control is responsible for ensuring aircraft, ranges, and operational resources are allocated in alignment with enterprise priorities, contractual obligations, revenue objectives, and mission readiness requirements. This role serves as the authoritative arbiter of competing fleet demands, balancing customer commitments, test requirements, training events, deal capture activities, and long-term technology roadmap objectives.
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The Director will maintain the enterprise fleet ledger, supervise configuration posture decisions, validate operational requirements, and oversee range allocation and mission approval processes. This role requires deep understanding of Shield AI’s business model, contract structures, market dynamics, aircraft configurations, and cross-functional interdependencies. Decisions made within Mission Control carry significant operational and financial impact.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"People Experience Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"People Experience","allLocations":["San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784253401558,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nShield AI is seeking a Director of People Operations to lead and evolve our People Operations function as we continue to scale. In this role, you'll shape how we deliver an exceptional employee experience by building efficient, technology-enabled, and AI-powered processes that support every stage of the employee lifecycle. You'll balance strategic transformation with hands-on operational leadership, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, and business leaders to create a high-performing, scalable People organization that enables our employees—and our business—to thrive. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Shield AI is seeking a Director of People Operations to lead and evolve our People Operations function as we continue to scale. In this role, you'll shape how we deliver an exceptional employee experience by building efficient, technology-enabled, and AI-powered processes that support every stage of the employee lifecycle. You'll balance strategic transformation with hands-on operational leadership, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, and business leaders to create a high-performing, scalable People organization that enables our employees—and our business—to thrive.
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\n\nTransform People Operations into a self-service-first, AI-enabled support model.\nDesign and implement service delivery architecture, including automation, case management, and digital support channels to support rapid company scaling and global expansion.\nLead enterprise knowledge management to enable self-service and improve consistency and AI effectiveness.\nOwn and drive service performance, including SLAs, response times, quality, and employee satisfaction.\nEstablish governance for AI-enabled execution and support, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate escalation.\nContinuously improve services through analytics, feedback, and process optimization.\nSelect and manage external vendors and platforms specific People Operations.\n\n Operational Excellence & Process Design
\n\nOwn end-to-end workforce lifecycle processes, from interview coordination and candidate logistics through onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding.\nEnsure seamless handoffs between recruiting and employee operations to deliver a cohesive, high-quality experience.\nLead process redesign initiatives to improve hiring efficiency, onboarding speed, service quality, and risk reduction.\nEstablish policies, documentation, controls, and service standards.\nDrive automation strategies to reduce manual effort and improve quality.\nEnsure operational continuity and audit readiness.\nLead change management and adoption for new processes, tools and capabilities.\n\nData Governance & Compliance
\n\nEnsure accuracy, security, and integrity of employee data and workforce transactions.\nEstablish governance, audit, and validation practices to reduce risk.\nPartner with HRIS, Payroll, Legal, and Finance to maintain compliance and alignment with internal controls.\nDrive enterprise accountability for data quality across People systems.\n\nTechnology & Enablement
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Shield AI is seeking a Director of People Operations to lead and evolve our People Operations function as we continue to scale. In this role, you'll shape how we deliver an exceptional employee experience by building efficient, technology-enabled, and AI-powered processes that support every stage of the employee lifecycle. You'll balance strategic transformation with hands-on operational leadership, partnering closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Legal, and business leaders to create a high-performing, scalable People organization that enables our employees—and our business—to thrive.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Finance Division","location":"United States","team":"Accounting","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","San Francisco, California"]},"createdAt":1784594292861,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs the Director of SOX Compliance, you will build, lead, and continuously improve the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program in support of a high-growth, public-company environment. Reporting to the Corporate Controller (or Chief Accounting Officer), you will partner closely with Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Engineering, HR, Legal, and business leaders to ensure an effective internal control environment while enabling business growth.\nThis is initially an individual contributor leadership role (Radford P6) with significant cross-functional influence and executive visibility. As the organization grows, this role is expected to evolve into a people management position with responsibility for building and leading a SOX compliance team.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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As the Director of SOX Compliance, you will build, lead, and continuously improve the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program in support of a high-growth, public-company environment. Reporting to the Corporate Controller (or Chief Accounting Officer), you will partner closely with Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Engineering, HR, Legal, and business leaders to ensure an effective internal control environment while enabling business growth.
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This is initially an individual contributor leadership role (Radford P6) with significant cross-functional influence and executive visibility. As the organization grows, this role is expected to evolve into a people management position with responsibility for building and leading a SOX compliance team.
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Own and lead the company's end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program, including business process, entity-level, and IT general controls (ITGCs).\nDevelop and maintain the annual SOX strategy, risk assessment, scoping, testing plan, and compliance calendar.\nPartner with control owners to document, assess, and improve key business processes and internal controls.\nCoordinate management's annual SOX assessment and support external audit requirements to ensure timely completion.\nEvaluate control deficiencies, facilitate root cause analysis, and drive remediation efforts through successful closure.\nMonitor regulatory developments and evolving best practices to continuously enhance the SOX program.\nCollaborate with Finance Transformation, ERP, and business system implementation teams to ensure appropriate controls are designed into new processes and technologies.\nDrive automation and continuous monitoring opportunities to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.\nDevelop executive-level reporting and present SOX program status, risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and Audit Committee stakeholders.\nServe as a trusted advisor to business leaders on internal controls, governance, and risk management.\nEstablish and maintain SOX policies, methodologies, documentation standards, and training programs.\nSupport broader internal control, governance, and enterprise risk initiatives as needed.\nHelp define the future organizational structure of the SOX function, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing team members as the program expands.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.\nCPA, CIA, or equivalent professional certification.\n15+ years of progressive experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, accounting, or internal controls.\nExperience leading SOX programs for publicly traded companies or organizations preparing for public company readiness.\nStrong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, COSO Internal Control Framework, and SEC reporting environment.\nExperience with business process controls, entity-level controls, and IT general controls.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.\nExperience managing external auditors and coordinating complex compliance activities across multiple functions.\nExcellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.\nProven ability to identify process improvement opportunities while maintaining a strong control environment.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, hardware, or other complex operational environments.\nExperience supporting ERP implementations or major systems transformations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, etc.).\nExperience with GRC platforms such as AuditBoard, Workiva, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or similar technologies.\nExperience leading SOX readiness for IPOs or scaling public-company compliance programs.\nFamiliarity with cybersecurity controls, automated controls, and emerging technologies supporting compliance.\nLean, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience.\nDemonstrated success building or scaling compliance organizations.\nPassion for mentoring and developing talent, with an interest in growing into a formal people leadership role as the organization expands.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":170000,"max":300000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"salaryDescription":"San Diego pay range: $170,000 - $250,000
\nSan Mateo pay range: $200,000 - $300,000
","salaryDescriptionPlain":"San Diego pay range: $170,000 - $250,000\nSan Mateo pay range: $200,000 - $300,000\n","text":"Director, SOX Compliance (R5388)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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As the Director of SOX Compliance, you will build, lead, and continuously improve the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program in support of a high-growth, public-company environment. Reporting to the Corporate Controller (or Chief Accounting Officer), you will partner closely with Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Engineering, HR, Legal, and business leaders to ensure an effective internal control environment while enabling business growth.
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This is initially an individual contributor leadership role (Radford P6) with significant cross-functional influence and executive visibility. As the organization grows, this role is expected to evolve into a people management position with responsibility for building and leading a SOX compliance team.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1781216998549,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI was founded to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We are building the world’s best AI pilot and the aircraft that enable autonomy at scale. Our technology operates in complex, contested environments where GPS and communications may be denied, degraded, or unavailable.\nThe technology we build demands cross-functional teaming and collaborative execution to solve the hardest problems in autonomy, aerospace engineering, and robotics. Engineers at Shield AI do not work in silos — they work shoulder-to-shoulder across disciplines to rapidly move from concept to flight-ready systems deployed in the real world. \nX-BAT represents the next generation of autonomous airpower: a runway-independent, AI-piloted aircraft designed to execute missions in highly contested environments. Powered by Hivemind, Shield AI’s combat-proven autonomy stack, X-BAT combines long-range performance, survivability, and autonomous mission execution into a scalable operational platform. \nAs Director of Aerostructures for X-BAT, you will lead the strategy, architecture, development, integration, and scaling of advanced aircraft structures across one of the most ambitious autonomous aviation programs in the industry. You will oversee multidisciplinary structural engineering teams responsible for metallic and composite primary structures, subsystem integration, manufacturability, structural analysis, and flight-worthy execution from prototype through production.\nThis role requires a technically elite aerospace leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, can build and scale high-performing engineering organizations, and is energized by solving complex problems that directly impact national security.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI was founded to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We are building the world’s best AI pilot and the aircraft that enable autonomy at scale. Our technology operates in complex, contested environments where GPS and communications may be denied, degraded, or unavailable.
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The technology we build demands cross-functional teaming and collaborative execution to solve the hardest problems in autonomy, aerospace engineering, and robotics. Engineers at Shield AI do not work in silos — they work shoulder-to-shoulder across disciplines to rapidly move from concept to flight-ready systems deployed in the real world.
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X-BAT represents the next generation of autonomous airpower: a runway-independent, AI-piloted aircraft designed to execute missions in highly contested environments. Powered by Hivemind, Shield AI’s combat-proven autonomy stack, X-BAT combines long-range performance, survivability, and autonomous mission execution into a scalable operational platform.
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As Director of Aerostructures for X-BAT, you will lead the strategy, architecture, development, integration, and scaling of advanced aircraft structures across one of the most ambitious autonomous aviation programs in the industry. You will oversee multidisciplinary structural engineering teams responsible for metallic and composite primary structures, subsystem integration, manufacturability, structural analysis, and flight-worthy execution from prototype through production.
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This role requires a technically elite aerospace leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, can build and scale high-performing engineering organizations, and is energized by solving complex problems that directly impact national security.
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Lead the aerostructures organization for the X-BAT program, including design, analysis, integration, testing, and certification strategy\nDrive development of lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures optimized for autonomous combat aircraft operations\nPartner closely with flight sciences, propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, autonomy, flight test, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated aircraft solutions\nEstablish engineering processes, design standards, configuration management, and structural development roadmaps across the program lifecycle\nLead structural trade studies balancing weight, performance, cost, producibility, maintainability, and mission requirements\nOversee development and validation of composite and metallic airframe structures, including primary load-bearing assemblies\nBuild and mentor a world-class aerostructures engineering team capable of rapid execution and technical excellence\nSupport transition from development programs into scalable production environments\nDrive root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts for structural, manufacturing, and flight-test findings\nPresent technical reviews, program risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and external stakeholders\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field\n12+ years of aerospace structural engineering experience, including leadership responsibility on advanced aircraft programs\nDeep expertise in aircraft primary structures, composites, metallic design, structural analysis, and integration\nExperience leading teams through full aircraft development cycles from conceptual design through flight test and production\nStrong understanding of aircraft loads, stress analysis, fatigue, durability, and structural substantiation methodologies\nExperience collaborating across highly integrated aerospace development organizations\nProven ability to recruit, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams\nExperience operating in fast-paced development environments with aggressive technical schedules\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance \n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nAdvanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline\nExperience with autonomous aircraft, tactical aviation, unmanned systems, or defense aerospace platforms\nExpertise in composite airframe manufacturing and high-rate production methodologies\nBackground supporting low observable, survivability, or expeditionary aircraft design considerations\nFamiliarity with military airworthiness standards and defense acquisition environments\nExperience supporting prototype-to-production transitions in venture-backed or high-growth aerospace organizationsDirector, Aerostructures – X-BAT \n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":210000,"max":320000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Director, Structures X-BAT (R5047)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI was founded to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We are building the world’s best AI pilot and the aircraft that enable autonomy at scale. Our technology operates in complex, contested environments where GPS and communications may be denied, degraded, or unavailable.
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The technology we build demands cross-functional teaming and collaborative execution to solve the hardest problems in autonomy, aerospace engineering, and robotics. Engineers at Shield AI do not work in silos — they work shoulder-to-shoulder across disciplines to rapidly move from concept to flight-ready systems deployed in the real world.
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X-BAT represents the next generation of autonomous airpower: a runway-independent, AI-piloted aircraft designed to execute missions in highly contested environments. Powered by Hivemind, Shield AI’s combat-proven autonomy stack, X-BAT combines long-range performance, survivability, and autonomous mission execution into a scalable operational platform.
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As Director of Aerostructures for X-BAT, you will lead the strategy, architecture, development, integration, and scaling of advanced aircraft structures across one of the most ambitious autonomous aviation programs in the industry. You will oversee multidisciplinary structural engineering teams responsible for metallic and composite primary structures, subsystem integration, manufacturability, structural analysis, and flight-worthy execution from prototype through production.
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This role requires a technically elite aerospace leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, can build and scale high-performing engineering organizations, and is energized by solving complex problems that directly impact national security.
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#LI-KK1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Integration & Test","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1779497020085,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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As a Hivemind Solutions Flight Test Director (ACP Programs), you will serve as the end-to-end technical leader responsible for the integration, verification, and operational test of Hivemind AI Pilot capabilities on portfolio of group 5 UAS/Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP).
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You will own the strategy, planning and execution of complex, multi-phase test campaigns supporting the transition of autonomy capabilities from simulation and lab environments to full-scale flight test and operationally relevant mission scenarios, including multi-vehicle coordination. Using a disciplined fly–fix–fly methodology, you will drive rapid capability maturation while maintaining rigorous safety, configuration control, and mission assurance standards.
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This role will serve as the single technical authority for test execution across the portfolio of ACP efforts, responsible for managing risk, test readiness and driving test execution Here, you will serve as primary focal to facilitate coordination across OEM partners, government customers and internal functional teams rs to deliver high-impact autonomy capabilities at scale.
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Act as Test Director and technical lead for integration and flight test of Hivemind autonomy on group 5 ACP systems, including multi-aircraft coordination scenarios in LVC and empirical flight test scenarios.\nOwn test strategy and execution across the full development lifecycle, including system-level verification & validation, test phasing, and prioritization across SIL, HIL, simulation, ground, and flight test environments\nPlan and execute large-scale flight test campaigns, including complex mission scenarios involving cooperative autonomy, human-machine teaming, and distributed systems\nServe as the final authority during mission autonomy test operations, directing test conduct and approving test plans, procedures, and execution flow\nCoordinate cross-functional execution across software, hardware, systems engineering, flight operations, safety, and program leadership teams\nDefine mission-level performance metrics and success criteria, ensuring traceability from requirements to test outcomes and operational effectiveness\nOwn test infrastructure strategy, including large-scale simulation environments, SIL/HIL systems, aircraft integration labs, and flight test assets\nLead on-aircraft integration and flight test operations with platform OEM partners, including system configuration, software deployment, real-time troubleshooting, and post-flight data analysis\nServe as primary coordinator working with platform OEMs to define and enforce test readiness criteria (entry/exit), define safety-of-flight and mission risk management, airspace coordination and test hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation to ultimately make go/no-go decisions for progression into ground and flight test events\nEstablish and scale test processes, standards, and best practices aligned with DoD DT&E/OT&E expectations and operational test rigor\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Typically requires 15+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 14+ years with a Master’s; or 12+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience\nDemonstrated experience leading flight test or large-scale system integration efforts, including authority over test readiness, execution, and risk decisions\nStrong background in full-scale aviation test environments, including aircraft integration, ground test, and flight operations\nExperience with system-level verification & validation across multiple test environments (SIL, HIL, simulation, and flight)\nProven ability to plan and execute complex, multi-phase flight test campaigns involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies\nExperience working cross-functionally across software, hardware, avionics, systems engineering, safety, and program teams\nStrong understanding of safety-of-flight principles, risk management, and disciplined test execution in aviation environments\nProficiency in Python or similar tools for test automation, data analysis, or system validation\nExcellent technical leadership and communication skills, including briefing to senior leadership and external customers\nAbility to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP), loyal wingman concepts, or multi-vehicle autonomous systems\nPrior role as Flight Test Director, Test Conductor, or Lead Flight Test Engineer on full-scale aircraft programs\nFamiliarity with military aviation test processes, including DT&E and OT&E frameworks\nExperience operating in or supporting government flight test ranges and operational environments\nBackground in autonomy, AI/ML-enabled systems, or human-machine teaming in aviation contexts\nExperience with airworthiness processes, flight clearance, and configuration control for aircraft systems\nFamiliarity with tools such as Git, Jira/Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines\nActive SECRET clearance\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":210000,"max":310000},"text":"Director, Test Engineering - ACP Programs (R5044)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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As a Hivemind Solutions Flight Test Director (ACP Programs), you will serve as the end-to-end technical leader responsible for the integration, verification, and operational test of Hivemind AI Pilot capabilities on portfolio of group 5 UAS/Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACP).
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You will own the strategy, planning and execution of complex, multi-phase test campaigns supporting the transition of autonomy capabilities from simulation and lab environments to full-scale flight test and operationally relevant mission scenarios, including multi-vehicle coordination. Using a disciplined fly–fix–fly methodology, you will drive rapid capability maturation while maintaining rigorous safety, configuration control, and mission assurance standards.
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This role will serve as the single technical authority for test execution across the portfolio of ACP efforts, responsible for managing risk, test readiness and driving test execution Here, you will serve as primary focal to facilitate coordination across OEM partners, government customers and internal functional teams rs to deliver high-impact autonomy capabilities at scale.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"International EOR","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Kyiv","team":"Deployed Operations","allLocations":["Kyiv"]},"createdAt":1781301217855,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking experienced UAS operators to support real-world ISR and operational missions in Ukraine utilizing the V-BAT platform. Operators will work directly alongside partnered military units conducting long-range intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and mission support operations in highly contested electronic warfare environments.\nThis position is ideal for individuals with prior military aviation, UAS, ISR, or tactical operations experience who are comfortable operating in dynamic and austere environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking experienced UAS operators to support real-world ISR and operational missions in Ukraine utilizing the V-BAT platform. Operators will work directly alongside partnered military units conducting long-range intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and mission support operations in highly contested electronic warfare environments.
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This position is ideal for individuals with prior military aviation, UAS, ISR, or tactical operations experience who are comfortable operating in dynamic and austere environments.
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Prior military, UAS, aviation, or tactical operations experience\nAbility to operate in austere and high-tempo environments\nStrong communication and problem-solving skills; Conversational level of English proficiency.\nAbility to learn and operate technical systems quickly\nValid passport and ability to travel internationally\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience operating Group 2 or Group 3 UAS platforms\nPrior ISR, EO/IR, or sensor operator experience\nExperience with mission planning and flight operations\nExperience training or mentoring operators\n\n"}],"text":"Drone Operator (R5145)","country":"UA","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking experienced UAS operators to support real-world ISR and operational missions in Ukraine utilizing the V-BAT platform. Operators will work directly alongside partnered military units conducting long-range intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and mission support operations in highly contested electronic warfare environments.
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This position is ideal for individuals with prior military aviation, UAS, ISR, or tactical operations experience who are comfortable operating in dynamic and austere environments.
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#LI-JM2
\n#LA
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Boston, MA","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1763994805311,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. We are building the best team in aviation to drive rapid development and deployment of X-BAT.\n \nWe are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer that is ready to help us bring X-BAT to first flight. You will own a project that ties directly to our critical path avionics development while receiving directly mentorship from Senior Electrical Engineers and other cross-functional leads. Our team looks for engineers that value first principles engineering and extreme ownership.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. We are building the best team in aviation to drive rapid development and deployment of X-BAT.
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\nWe are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer that is ready to help us bring X-BAT to first flight. You will own a project that ties directly to our critical path avionics development while receiving directly mentorship from Senior Electrical Engineers and other cross-functional leads. Our team looks for engineers that value first principles engineering and extreme ownership.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. We are building the best team in aviation to drive rapid development and deployment of X-BAT.
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\nWe are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer that is ready to help us bring X-BAT to first flight. You will own a project that ties directly to our critical path avionics development while receiving directly mentorship from Senior Electrical Engineers and other cross-functional leads. Our team looks for engineers that value first principles engineering and extreme ownership.
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X,
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YouTube.
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LinkedIn,
X,
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YouTube.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Integration Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the X-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry. We design cutting-edge test solutions—custom-built electrical and systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments integrated with a wide variety of instrumentation to assure mission integrity.
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At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Integration Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the X-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry. We design cutting-edge test solutions—custom-built electrical and systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments integrated with a wide variety of instrumentation to assure mission integrity.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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Join a high-impact mechanical test team developing next-generation aircraft that support the safety of service members and civilians. In this role, you'll help evaluate mechanical systems through hands-on testing, data collection, and analysis while working alongside experienced engineers to improve product performance and reliability.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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YouTube.
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Instagram, and
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This position is ideal for a C++ generalist who thrives on tackling complex challenges in systems and systems integration. If you enjoy building cross-language software, improving CI/CD pipelines, and integrating distributed real-time systems, you’ll find this role rewarding. Join a team that’s driving innovation through robust software engineering and practical integration work across simulation environments, third-party systems, and development workflows.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join V-BAT electrical engineering team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of power systems to the aircraft and ground support systems. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
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Circuit and sub-system design for V-BAT and its support equipment. This includes complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.) \nDesign and integration of complex power systems\nLead avionic systems troubleshooting and root cause analysis\nOwn component selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production \nWork closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.)\nWork closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycle \nProactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or equivalent work experience \nYou have experience as an electrical engineer such as full-time, internship, co-op, engineering club, etc\nExperience in complex power system design is a plus\nStrong technical fundamentals \nDemonstrated track record of extreme ownership, working hard, and delivering outstanding outcomes \nProactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":90000,"max":130000},"text":"Engineer II, Electrical (R5111)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join V-BAT electrical engineering team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of power systems to the aircraft and ground support systems. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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\nWe are looking for a failure analysis engineer to join our team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
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YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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\nWe are looking for a failure analysis engineer to join our team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Job Description:
\nYou will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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3+ years of experience working flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles.\nExperience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:\n\nVehicle Modeling and Simulation:\n\nDemonstrated experience implementing time-accurate mathematical models of the vehicle aerodynamics, mass properties, fuel system, propulsion system, sensors, actuators into a 6DOF simulation environment.\n\n\nControl Law Design:\n\nDemonstrated experience designing inner and outer loop control laws for fixed-wing aircraft using classical or modern control techniques.\n\n\nControl Allocation:\n\nDemonstrated experience designing control allocation algorithms for over-actuated systems handling actuator saturation, rate limits, failures and degradation.\n\n\nGuidance and Autonomy Integration:\n\nDemonstrated experience designing and testing real-time trajectory generation algorithms.\n\n\nVerification and Validation:\n\nDemonstrated experience executing linear, nonlinear, and Monte Carlo Analyses in a 6DOF simulation environment.\nDemonstrated experience executing sensitivity studies, worst-case disturbance analysis, and/or failure detection and accommodation studies validating control robustness against requirements.\nDemonstrated experience characterizing aircraft flying qualities within a high-fidelity 6DOF Simulation framework.\n\n\n\n\nStrong background in aircraft flight dynamics and 6DOF simulation\nProficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or Python.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Autonomous systems or missile/UAV GNC background\nFamiliarity with:\n\nSensor and air data systems\nCI/CD pipelines and modern DevSecOps practices\n\n\nExperience with HIL or integrated simulation/test environments and Linux-based development workflows (Git, etc.)\nExperience operating in rapid development environments with tight iteration loops between simulation and test\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":130000,"max":190000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Engineer II, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4816)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nYou will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex hydraulic systems and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Design complex hydraulic fluid systems for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems\nSupport the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release\nPerform structural calculations and preliminary FEA\nPrototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability\nCollaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams\nSupport pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing\nParticipate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to hydraulic systems.\nIdentify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nProficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nMIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":88075,"max":132113},"text":"Engineer II, Hydraulics (R4936)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex hydraulic systems and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is on a mission to build the world’s best AI pilot—and we’re looking for a Harness Design Engineer to help power that vision. In this high-impact, high-ownership role, you’ll be designing complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are the nervous system of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform.
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Your deep expertise in harness design won’t just support the mission—it will enable it. From concept to deployment, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring reliability, precision, and performance in the field, where failure is not an option.
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If you’re passionate about cutting-edge aerospace technology and want to build systems that make a real-world difference, this is your chance to make your mark—on the ground and in the skies.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is on a mission to build the world’s best AI pilot—and we’re looking for a Harness Design Engineer to help power that vision. In this high-impact, high-ownership role, you’ll be designing complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are the nervous system of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform.
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Your deep expertise in harness design won’t just support the mission—it will enable it. From concept to deployment, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring reliability, precision, and performance in the field, where failure is not an option.
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If you’re passionate about cutting-edge aerospace technology and want to build systems that make a real-world difference, this is your chance to make your mark—on the ground and in the skies.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nHelp bring advanced aerospace systems to life through hands-on mechanical design and real-world problem solving. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and integration of complex hardware from concept through production, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. In a fast-paced environment, you’ll turn ideas into tangible solutions, support testing and field operations, and play a key role in building mission-ready technology
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Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability to resolve mechanical failures. \nFamiliarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific regulatory requirements). \nFamiliarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing.\nFamiliarity to power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.\nExperience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":88000,"max":130000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Engineer II, Mechanical (R4886)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nHelp bring advanced aerospace systems to life through hands-on mechanical design and real-world problem solving. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and integration of complex hardware from concept through production, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. In a fast-paced environment, you’ll turn ideas into tangible solutions, support testing and field operations, and play a key role in building mission-ready technology
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution. \n2-3 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems.\nProficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) with demonstrated ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation\nStrong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.\nExperience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA as applicable) to validate design integrity\nCross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability to resolve mechanical failures. \nFamiliarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific regulatory requirements). \nFamiliarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing.\nFamiliarity to power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.\nExperience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":90000,"max":135000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Engineer II, Mechanical (R5310)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nHelp bring advanced aerospace systems to life through hands-on mechanical design and real-world problem solving. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and integration of complex hardware from concept through production, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems. In a fast-paced environment, you’ll turn ideas into tangible solutions, support testing and field operations, and play a key role in building mission-ready technology
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\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Designer/Drafter Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, support the detailed design of complex structural systems for the launch and recovery vehicle and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Support the design of complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system\nSupport the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release\nPerform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA\nPrototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability\nCollaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams\nSupport pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing on the pathway to production and field deployment\nParticipate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.\nIdentify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems\nKinematic analysis and optimization\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nFEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue\nProficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nMIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":88075,"max":132113},"text":"Engineer II, Mechanical Design (R4922)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
\n
As a Mechanical Designer/Drafter Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, support the detailed design of complex structural systems for the launch and recovery vehicle and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
\n
#LI-MS1
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structures/Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems for the Launch and Recovery Vehicle. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Develop and execute test plans to validate mechanical performance, structural integrity, and environmental durability from start to finish.\nDesign, build, and operate test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.\nIntegrate and calibrate a range of sensors (e.g., load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers) into test setups for accurate data collection.\nCreate and maintain python scripts to provide automation, signal processing, and result visualization.\nAnalyze test data, troubleshoot system behaviors, and generate technical reports with design feedback.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, systems, and electrical engineering to define test requirements, run test campaigns and deliver high quality results.\nLead CAD design of custom test equipment, prototypes, fixtures, and components, ensuring manufacturability and safety.\nPerform Finite Element Analysis to simulate mechanical performance, validate design assumptions, and correlate analytical results with test data.\nWork with metallic/composite materials in the design, fabrication, and testing of mechanical components, with consideration for their unique properties such as anisotropy, delamination risk, and layup configuration.\nSupport lab safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and improvement of test capabilities.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.\n2+ years of professional experience in mechanical/fluids testing\nUnderstanding of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics.\nExperienced with active and passive cooling solutions and their integration at component and system level.\nProficiency with mechanical testing of large structures and ground vehicles\nExperience with CAD design tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar.\nDemonstrated experience applying first-principles reasoning to complex engineering problems.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nProven ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and technical challenges in a fast paced, startup environment.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems for large ground vehicles\nHands-on experience performing MIL-STD testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) including vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI/EMC testing.\nSubject Matter Expert in aerospace structures and dynamics test environments.\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":88075,"max":132113},"text":"Engineer II, Mechanical Test (R4935)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structures/Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems for the Launch and Recovery Vehicle. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking for talented embedded software engineers with good skills in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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Evidence of professional embedded software development in C/C++. \nGood understand of Oriented Object Programming and modern C++ features. \nGood knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software components. \nGood understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals. \nDemonstrated leadership and ownership skills. \nEvidence of producing high-quality technical documentation, detailed designs, and test plans. \nB.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering \nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking for talented embedded software engineers with good skills in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781118069509,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an Engineer II, Structural Analysis to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.\n \nThis role is ideal for engineers with 2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking an Engineer II, Structural Analysis to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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This role is ideal for engineers with 2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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Assist in building and refining finite element models (FEM) to evaluate the structural performance of UAV components.\nPerform static, modal, fatigue, and vibration analyses to assess stress, deformation, and durability.\nConduct hand calculations to validate FEA results, ensuring accuracy and structural reliability.\nWork with design engineers to optimize airframe structures, balancing weight, strength, and manufacturability.\nSupport the development of test plans for structural validation, including quasi-static, vibration, and shock testing.\nAnalyze flight telemetry and structural test data to improve modeling accuracy and correlate predictions with real-world performance.\nAssist in defining load cases, material properties, and design margins for UAV airframe and mechanical components.\nDocument and present structural analysis reports and technical recommendations to engineering teams.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure structural requirements align with system performance goals.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of structural analysis methodologies, tools, and best practices.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.\n2+ years of experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling, or aircraft loads analysis.\nExperience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, or similar).\nStrong ability to perform hand calculations for structural strength, stability, and fatigue analysis.\nKnowledge of composite materials and lightweight aerospace structures.\nFamiliarity with mechanical testing methods (static, vibration, and fatigue).\nProficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar).\nStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment.\nAbility to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.\nExperience in aircraft structural design, UAV airframe development, or aerospace testing.\nHands-on experience with structural testing, modal analysis, or composite modeling.\nExposure to CAD software (NX, SolidWorks) and PLM tools (Teamcenter or similar).\nUnderstanding of aerospace industry standards, structural certification processes, and material selection.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":92462,"max":138694},"text":"Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R4952)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Engineer II, Structural Analysis to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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This role is ideal for engineers with 2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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#LI-MS1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Engineer II, Structural Analysis to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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This role is ideal for engineers with 2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.\n2+ years of experience in structural analysis, finite element modeling, or aircraft loads analysis.\nExperience with FEA tools (ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperWorks, or similar).\nStrong ability to perform hand calculations for structural strength, stability, and fatigue analysis.\nKnowledge of composite materials and lightweight aerospace structures.\nFamiliarity with mechanical testing methods (static, vibration, and fatigue).\nProficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar).\nStrong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team environment.\nAbility to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.\nExperience in aircraft structural design, UAV airframe development, or aerospace testing.\nHands-on experience with structural testing, modal analysis, or composite modeling.\nExposure to CAD software (NX, SolidWorks) and PLM tools (Teamcenter or similar).\nUnderstanding of aerospace industry standards, structural certification processes, and material selection.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":92462,"max":138694},"text":"Engineer II, Structural Analysis (R5166)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Engineer II, Structural Analysis to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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This role is ideal for engineers with 2+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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#LI-KC3
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Integration & Test","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1779496482053,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking an Engineer II (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.\nYou’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.\nShield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking an Engineer II (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.
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You’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.
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Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.
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Experience testing autonomous systems, robotics software, or flight autonomy algorithms\nFamiliarity with C++ and software/hardware integration concepts.\nExperience with HIL or VIL test environments.\nExposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems.\nBackground in simulation infrastructure design, distributed testing, or test data management.\nQuality Assurance (QA) experience, including process definition, metrics, and validation tracking\nExperience with aerospace, defense, or mission-critical software\nActive SECRET clearance preferred\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":89000,"max":130000},"text":"Engineer II, Systems Test (R5038)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking an Engineer II (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.
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You’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.
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Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own the design, analysis, and integration of thermal management systems for the launch and recovery system structural and electronics components. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can communicate well across functions, ensuring well- coordinated thermal management solutions.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own the design, analysis, and integration of thermal management systems for the launch and recovery system structural and electronics components. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can communicate well across functions, ensuring well- coordinated thermal management solutions.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced thermal engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a State Estimation Engineer, you will play a critical role on the GNC team, contributing to the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic and contested environments. You will help design real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data for robust state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure high system performance and reliability.
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\nYour work will support the transition of cutting-edge research into fielded capabilities, helping Shield AI deliver precision navigation solutions for mission-critical applications.
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YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a State Estimation Engineer, you will play a critical role on the GNC team, contributing to the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic and contested environments. You will help design real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data for robust state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure high system performance and reliability.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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X,
Instagram, and
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\nWe are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support development of the X-BAT aircraft. Our team is designing a flight critical, custom avionics system to support communications, compute, AI, power, telemetry, and all other needed aircraft systems.
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YouTube.
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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\nShield AI is seeking an Equity Program Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Technical Accounting Director, this role will be responsible for administering and managing the company’s equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other share-based plans. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with employees regarding equity awards.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. \n5+ years of experience in equity compensation, stock plan administration, or related area. \nStrong knowledge of equity compensation regulations and tax implications. \nExperience with equity management platforms – Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge\nAdvanced Excel and data management skills. \nHigh attention to detail and strong analytical abilities. \n\n\n
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Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation. \nExperience working in a public company or pre-IPO environment. \nFamiliarity with global equity plans and cross-border compliance. \nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills. \n\n\n
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking an Equity Program Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Technical Accounting Director, this role will be responsible for administering and managing the company’s equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other share-based plans. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with employees regarding equity awards.
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is on a mission to build the world’s best aircraft—and we’re looking for a Harness Design Engineer to help power that vision. In this high-impact, high-ownership role, you’ll be designing complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are the nervous system of X-BAT, our next-generation autonomous UAV platform.
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Your expertise in harness design won’t just support the mission—it will enable it. From concept to deployment, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring reliability, precision, and performance in the field, where failure is not an option.
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If you’re passionate about cutting-edge aerospace technology and want to build systems that make a real-world difference, this is your chance to make your mark—on the ground and in the skies.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is on a mission to build the world’s best aircraft—and we’re looking for a Harness Design Engineer to help power that vision. In this high-impact, high-ownership role, you’ll be designing complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are the nervous system of X-BAT, our next-generation autonomous UAV platform.
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Your expertise in harness design won’t just support the mission—it will enable it. From concept to deployment, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring reliability, precision, and performance in the field, where failure is not an option.
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If you’re passionate about cutting-edge aerospace technology and want to build systems that make a real-world difference, this is your chance to make your mark—on the ground and in the skies.
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#LI-AA2
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Growth Division","location":"San Francisco, California","team":"Business Development Marketing","allLocations":["San Francisco, California"]},"createdAt":1783988487942,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and business-minded Executive Assistant / Team Administrator to provide executive-level support to our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This individual will serve as a trusted partner to the CMO, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and enabling the Marketing leadership team to operate efficiently. \nIn addition to supporting the CMO, this role will provide administrative support to members of the Marketing leadership team as needed, particularly for complex travel, scheduling, and key initiatives. The role may also serve as backup to the Executive Assistant supporting the Chief People Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and occasionally the Executive Assistant to the CEO. \nThis role requires on-site presence at our San Mateo office, particularly on days when the CMO and other Executive Team members are in the office. While there is some flexibility, there will be weeks where being on-site up to five days is required. Occasional travel may also be required to provide executive support during major company events, customer engagements, and industry conferences. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and business-minded Executive Assistant / Team Administrator to provide executive-level support to our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This individual will serve as a trusted partner to the CMO, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and enabling the Marketing leadership team to operate efficiently.
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In addition to supporting the CMO, this role will provide administrative support to members of the Marketing leadership team as needed, particularly for complex travel, scheduling, and key initiatives. The role may also serve as backup to the Executive Assistant supporting the Chief People Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and occasionally the Executive Assistant to the CEO.
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This role requires on-site presence at our San Mateo office, particularly on days when the CMO and other Executive Team members are in the office. While there is some flexibility, there will be weeks where being on-site up to five days is required. Occasional travel may also be required to provide executive support during major company events, customer engagements, and industry conferences.
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This is far more than a traditional executive support position. The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted business partner, helping the CMO and Marketing leadership team stay organized, informed, and focused on the company's highest priorities. Success in this role requires exceptional judgment, professionalism, curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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Executive & Business Support
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Manage complex, multi-time zone calendars for the CMO, balancing competing priorities while optimizing executive time. \n
Coordinate meetings, executive reviews, leadership offsites, and customer engagements. \n
Manage agendas, meeting logistics, and follow-up actions for staff meetings, leadership meetings, and key business reviews. \n
Capture meeting notes, track action items, monitor progress, and help ensure commitments are completed. \n
Develop sufficient understanding of the business and organizational priorities to proactively identify issues, surface dependencies, and help drive execution. \n
Exercise sound judgment when interacting with internal and external stakeholders, representing the CMO with professionalism and discretion. \n
Support members of the Marketing leadership team with complex scheduling, travel coordination, and administrative needs as appropriate. \n\n
Planning, Budget & Operations
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Assist with department budget tracking, purchase requests, invoice processing, and other administrative financial activities. \n
Process executive expense reports accurately and in a timely manner. \n
Coordinate planning and logistics for team meetings, offsites, customer visits, executive events, and cross-functional initiatives. \n
Ensure all required materials, information, and logistics are prepared for key meetings and executive engagements. \n
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day administrative needs across the Marketing organization. \n\n
Communications & Executive Presentations
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Prepare, edit, and format high-quality presentations, reports, executive communications, and other business documents. \n
Translate executive guidance into polished PowerPoint presentations and supporting materials with exceptional attention to detail. \n
Maintain organized documentation and ensure information is communicated clearly and professionally. \n\n
Travel & Executive Events
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Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries. \n
Provide on-site executive support during major company events, customer meetings, trade shows, and industry conferences, including occasional travel as required. \n
Partner with other Executive Assistants to coordinate Executive Team activities and support company-wide events. \n\n
Executive Partnership
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Handle highly confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. \n
Build strong working relationships across the executive team, Board interactions, customers, and external partners. \n
Serve as a senior member of the Executive Assistant community by mentoring others, sharing best practices, and providing backup support across the C-Suite when needed. \n\n
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5+ years of executive assistant, administrative, or related professional experience supporting C-level executives. \nDemonstrated success partnering closely with senior executives in demanding, fast-paced environments requiring exceptional professionalism and sound judgment. \nExperience managing highly complex calendars, travel, executive meetings, and competing priorities with minimal direction.\nStrong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through. \nExperience preparing executive-level presentations and business documents using PowerPoint and other presentation tools.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with a polished executive presence. \nProven ability to manage confidential information with the highest level of discretion. \nExperience coordinating leadership meetings, managing agendas, documenting action items, and tracking follow-up activities. \nAbility to build trusted relationships and effectively manage stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including executives, customers, and Board members. \nStrong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams, calendaring systems, and video conferencing platforms. \nDemonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies, including a genuine interest in leveraging AI-powered productivity tools to improve efficiency. \nAdaptability to thrive in a high-growth, rapidly changing, and often ambiguous environment. \nWillingness to travel occasionally in support of executive meetings, company events, and industry conferences. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nExperience supporting multiple C-Suite executives in a high-growth technology or aerospace organization. \nPrior experience in highly disciplined, detail-oriented environments such as finance, legal, consulting, investment banking, or corporate law. \nExperience managing departmental budgets, invoices, procurement activities, or related operational processes. \nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. \nExperience coordinating complex domestic and international executive travel. \nFamiliarity with expense management systems such as Concur or Expensify. \nDemonstrated curiosity about emerging technologies, including AI tools that improve productivity and executive workflows. \nPrevious experience supporting executive leadership in organizations with frequent Board, investor, or customer interactions. \n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":95000,"max":140000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Executive Assistant, Marketing (R5304)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and business-minded Executive Assistant / Team Administrator to provide executive-level support to our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This individual will serve as a trusted partner to the CMO, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and enabling the Marketing leadership team to operate efficiently.
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In addition to supporting the CMO, this role will provide administrative support to members of the Marketing leadership team as needed, particularly for complex travel, scheduling, and key initiatives. The role may also serve as backup to the Executive Assistant supporting the Chief People Officer and Chief Legal Officer, and occasionally the Executive Assistant to the CEO.
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This role requires on-site presence at our San Mateo office, particularly on days when the CMO and other Executive Team members are in the office. While there is some flexibility, there will be weeks where being on-site up to five days is required. Occasional travel may also be required to provide executive support during major company events, customer engagements, and industry conferences.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779154157300,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Fleet Support Specialist is the frontline technical authority responsible for maintaining operational readiness across Shield AI customer fleets. This role directly impacts mission success, customer trust, and continuous product improvement. \nYou will troubleshoot complex aircraft and system-level issues, support operators and Field Service Representatives in real time, and partner cross-functionally to resolve fleet-wide challenges. You serve as the bridge between the field and Engineering, translating operational realities into actionable technical solutions and product improvements. \nThis position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic, high-consequence environments. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders, and takes ownership of problems through resolution. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Fleet Support Specialist is the frontline technical authority responsible for maintaining operational readiness across Shield AI customer fleets. This role directly impacts mission success, customer trust, and continuous product improvement.
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You will troubleshoot complex aircraft and system-level issues, support operators and Field Service Representatives in real time, and partner cross-functionally to resolve fleet-wide challenges. You serve as the bridge between the field and Engineering, translating operational realities into actionable technical solutions and product improvements.
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This position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic, high-consequence environments. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders, and takes ownership of problems through resolution.
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Fleet Technical Support
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Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external fleet technical issues \n
Troubleshoot aircraft, ground support equipment, and system-level issues remotely and on-site \n
Provide clear, structured written and verbal troubleshooting guidance to operators and Field Service Representatives \n
Rapidly assess technical risk and prioritize actions to restore operational readiness \n
Document findings, resolutions, and recurring issues to improve support processes \n\n
Field & Customer Operations
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Serve as a trusted technical partner to customers, providing responsive, professional, and mission-focused support \n
Travel as required to support fielded systems and deliver hands-on troubleshooting and resolution in operational environments \n
Communicate clearly and confidently with operators, maintainers, and leadership to diagnose issues, set expectations, and drive resolution \n
Represent Fleet Support in cross-functional coordination with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, and Field Service to ensure aligned and timely solutions \n
Provide structured feedback from customer interactions to internal teams to improve reliability, usability, and support processes \n
Support high-tempo operational environments where rapid decision-making and disciplined communication are critical \n\n
Engineering & Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Capture recurring field issues and identify systemic improvement opportunities \n
Partner with Engineering to troubleshoot root causes and validate corrective actions \n
Contribute to development and refinement of troubleshooting guides, service documentation, and knowledge bases \n
Assist with product testing and validation activities to ensure field reliability \n
Advocate for operator experience and maintainability in product discussions \n\n
Technical Validation & Readiness
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Perform benchtop testing of aircraft components and ground support equipment prior to fielding \n
Maintain Shield AI Air Vehicle Operator Certification to support operational proficiency and customer assistance \n
Stay current on system updates, configuration changes, and new product releases \n\n
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Fleet issues are resolved efficiently with minimal operational disruption \nCustomers view Fleet Support as responsive, technically authoritative, and mission-aligned \nCross-functional teams receive clear, actionable technical feedback from the field \nRecurring issues are reduced through structured root cause analysis and collaboration \nDocumentation and troubleshooting processes continuously improve \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Demonstrated troubleshooting and mechanical/maintainer experience \nAbility to work independently while contributing effectively within a small, high-performing team \nStrong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in customer-facing technical environments \nExperience operating in dynamic, unpredictable, or austere environments \nCustomer-focused mindset with strong accountability and follow-through \nAbility to acquire and maintain Shield AI Air Vehicle Operator Certification \nAbility to pass background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy \nAbility to pass medical and dental screenings as required by customers \nAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience leading complex technical troubleshooting efforts \nAvionics or electronics troubleshooting/repair experience \nInternal combustion engine repair and performance knowledge \nExperience supporting UAS operations in land or maritime environments \nFAA Ratings (Part 107, Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, CFI) \nA&P certification \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":98000,"max":140000},"text":"Fleet Support Specialist (R5030)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Fleet Support Specialist is the frontline technical authority responsible for maintaining operational readiness across Shield AI customer fleets. This role directly impacts mission success, customer trust, and continuous product improvement.
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You will troubleshoot complex aircraft and system-level issues, support operators and Field Service Representatives in real time, and partner cross-functionally to resolve fleet-wide challenges. You serve as the bridge between the field and Engineering, translating operational realities into actionable technical solutions and product improvements.
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This position requires strong technical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic, high-consequence environments. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders, and takes ownership of problems through resolution.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Wichita Metro Area","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Wichita Metro Area","Boston, MA","Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California","Remote","Washington, DC","San Francisco, California","United States"]},"createdAt":1778890893030,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, analyze, and improve ground and flight test operations for a fast-paced next gen aircraft system. You will work closely across several segment owners of engineering, operations, autonomy, systems integration, product support, and manufacturing. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, analyze, and improve ground and flight test operations for a fast-paced next gen aircraft system. You will work closely across several segment owners of engineering, operations, autonomy, systems integration, product support, and manufacturing.
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10+ years of experience with developmental and/or operational ground and flight test, unmanned aircraft systems, aircraft integration, or aerospace systems engineering \nExperience in Group 4-5 UAS and/or fighter type capability or similar weapons systems \nFamiliarity with FAA, DoW, and test range flight operations \nExperience with autonomy, navigation, mission planning, and Command-and-Control (C2) systems \nHands-on experience with aircraft maintenance, avionics integration, payload integration, and ground support equipment \nExperience with telemetry systems, flight and data logs, sensor data, datalinks, and RF systems \nPart 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or crewed aviation experience \nProven Mission Control Room experience using Integrated Analysis & Data System (IADS) or similar development FTI display system \nExperience leading or supporting developmental flight test campaigns from design through planning and execution to include reporting \n\n"},{"text":"Ideal Candidate","content":"The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented engineer who is comfortable in control rooms, hangar/maintenance areas, and office type environments. You can write a detailed test plan, troubleshoot hardware and software at a test site, analyze flight data, and communicate clearly under operational pressure. You are safety-minded, have high technical acumen, and motivated by building and validating advanced and complex aircraft systems
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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\n#LE
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Wichita Metro Area","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Wichita Metro Area"]},"createdAt":1778891522640,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a highly capable Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support the development, integration, and execution of instrumentation systems for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will design, install, validate, and maintain data acquisition systems essential to aircraft-level testing, safety, and mission success. \n \nThe Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for ensuring high-quality, reliable data capture across propulsion, structural, avionics, and autonomy systems. This engineer works closely with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Avionics, Autonomy, and Safety teams to ensure instrumentation supports rigorous test objectives and enables rapid, data-driven iteration. \n \nThis is a hands-on, field-focused role that requires strong technical depth, disciplined execution, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic test environment. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a highly capable Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support the development, integration, and execution of instrumentation systems for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will design, install, validate, and maintain data acquisition systems essential to aircraft-level testing, safety, and mission success.
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\nThe Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for ensuring high-quality, reliable data capture across propulsion, structural, avionics, and autonomy systems. This engineer works closely with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Avionics, Autonomy, and Safety teams to ensure instrumentation supports rigorous test objectives and enables rapid, data-driven iteration.
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\nThis is a hands-on, field-focused role that requires strong technical depth, disciplined execution, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic test environment.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a highly capable Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support the development, integration, and execution of instrumentation systems for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will design, install, validate, and maintain data acquisition systems essential to aircraft-level testing, safety, and mission success.
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\nThe Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for ensuring high-quality, reliable data capture across propulsion, structural, avionics, and autonomy systems. This engineer works closely with Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Avionics, Autonomy, and Safety teams to ensure instrumentation supports rigorous test objectives and enables rapid, data-driven iteration.
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\nThis is a hands-on, field-focused role that requires strong technical depth, disciplined execution, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic test environment.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"London","team":"Applications Engineering","allLocations":["London"]},"createdAt":1780620278627,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Forward Deployed Engineer will provide technical expertise and support to customers during the implementation and use of Shield AI enterprise software products. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their requirements and ensuring successful product integration for AI & Autonomy development. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Forward Deployed Engineer will provide technical expertise and support to customers during the implementation and use of Shield AI enterprise software products. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their requirements and ensuring successful product integration for AI & Autonomy development.
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Become an expert user of the Hivemind Enterprise Autonomy Software Development Kit.\n
Develop AI & Autonomy applications using Hivemind for unmanned platforms across air/sea/land/space.\n
Deploy Hivemind AI infrastructure at customer sites.\n
Provide technical training to customers for their autonomy development efforts.\n
Assist customers in integrating Hivemind autonomy to their vehicles/platforms.\n
Help customers debug software/API integration issues.\n
Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to address customer feedback and improve products.\n
Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials Assist the sales team in answering complex technical queries from customers.\n
Travel to and stay at customer sites as required (~30% travel). \n\n
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Examples of Projects You will Work On:
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Autonomous teaming drones.\n
Teaming between helicopters and drones.\n
Autonomy on Robodogs.\n
AI on Fighter Jets… and more that we aren’t allowed to publicly share!\n\n
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. \n7+ years of experience of industry experience\n3+ years of experience in an integration/applications engineering role \n3+ years of experience working in a startup environment. \nStrong technical background in software engineering. \nStrong proficiency in writing modern C++ code. \nIntermediate proficiency in writing Python code. \nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills. \nStrong communication and interpersonal skills. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in the defense aviation or robotics industry. \nExperience building and running a small enterprise software applications/solutions engineering team. \n\n"}],"text":"Forward Deployed Engineer","country":"GB","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
\nThe Forward Deployed Engineer will provide technical expertise and support to customers during the implementation and use of Shield AI enterprise software products. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their requirements and ensuring successful product integration for AI & Autonomy development.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Facilities Division","location":"Bonham, Texas","team":"Facilities","allLocations":["Bonham, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783563197323,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs.
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Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive and professional first impression \nManage emails and general inquiries, routing as appropriate \nCoordinate visitor access, badging, and check-in processes \nMaintain front desk organization, cleanliness, and readiness at all times \nSchedule meetings and manage conference room bookings \nSupport office operations including mail distribution, deliveries, and supply inventory \nCoordinate with vendors and service providers as needed \nAssist with planning and execution of office events and meetings \nPartner with Facilities, IT, and Security teams to support workplace needs \nMaintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with discretion \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Highschool Diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred) \n1–3 years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, or administrative role \nStrong verbal and written communication skills \nProficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace \nAbility to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment \nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail \nProfessional demeanor with a customer-service mindset \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in a corporate or high-growth blended manufacturing/office environment \nFamiliarity with visitor management systems (Envoy) \nExperience supporting facilities or office operations \nBasic knowledge of access control and office security protocols \nExperience coordinating vendors, deliveries, and events \nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently \n\n"},{"text":"Work environment:","content":"This role is Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm, based on-site in Bonham, TX and requires consistent presence during posted hours.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Front Desk Coordinator serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, creating a professional and welcoming experience. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, coordinating office activities, and supporting day-to-day administrative and facility needs.
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#LI-JM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1760457942919,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Staff Fuel Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate fuel systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You’ll help develop innovative fuel storage, transfer, and distribution systems that improve endurance, efficiency, and reliability in challenging operational environments.\n \nThis role is ideal for an engineer eager to take ownership of complex subsystems, collaborate across disciplines, and grow into a technical leader working at the intersection of autonomy, flight science, and fluid systems.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Staff Fuel Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate fuel systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You’ll help develop innovative fuel storage, transfer, and distribution systems that improve endurance, efficiency, and reliability in challenging operational environments.
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\nThis role is ideal for an engineer eager to take ownership of complex subsystems, collaborate across disciplines, and grow into a technical leader working at the intersection of autonomy, flight science, and fluid systems.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Staff Fuel Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate fuel systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You’ll help develop innovative fuel storage, transfer, and distribution systems that improve endurance, efficiency, and reliability in challenging operational environments.
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\nThis role is ideal for an engineer eager to take ownership of complex subsystems, collaborate across disciplines, and grow into a technical leader working at the intersection of autonomy, flight science, and fluid systems.
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\n#LC
\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Government Relations Manager to lead engagement across the UK, Nordics, and Benelux. This role will shape and execute regional government affairs and public policy strategies that support business growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term market access across priority defence and security markets.
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The role sits at the intersection of policy, defence capability, and deep technology. It requires a leader who can translate political, regulatory, and institutional developments into practical business insight, while building trusted relationships with government stakeholders, defence customers, trade bodies, and strategic partners.
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Develop and execute a government relations strategy for the UK, Nordics, and Benelux aligned with Shield AI’s regional growth priorities.\nBuild, maintain, and expand trusted relationships with ministries of defence, procurement organisations, parliamentary and civil service contacts, and relevant export-control or regulatory stakeholders.\nMonitor, analyse, and communicate policy, budget, procurement, industrial, and geopolitical developments that could affect Shield AI’s business, market access, and partnerships across the region.\nAdvise senior internal stakeholders on political dynamics, public policy shifts, and defence modernisation priorities relevant to autonomous systems, AI, aviation, and defence innovation.\nSupport market-entry and capture efforts by helping shape engagement plans for strategic opportunities, customer meetings, visits, and senior-level briefings.\nCoordinate and contribute to responses for public consultations, policy engagements, trade association initiatives, and thought-leadership opportunities.\nPrepare briefing notes, position papers, stakeholder maps, and executive-ready materials for internal leaders and external meetings.\nRepresent Shield AI with policymakers, industry groups, think tanks, and trade associations in support of the company’s reputation and regional policy objectives.\nPartner closely with business development, legal, communications, product, and leadership teams to ensure policy positioning supports commercial goals and responsible deployment of autonomy technologies.\nHelp identify and manage risks related to regulation, export controls, procurement frameworks, national security review processes, and broader public-affairs issues.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
8 to 10 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, defence policy, parliamentary affairs, strategic communications, business development, or a closely related field.\nExperience in technology, defence, aerospace, security, or dual-use sectors, or in public-sector roles relevant to defence, security, or industrial policy.\nStrong understanding of UK government and parliamentary processes, especially Whitehall and Westminster decision-making relevant to defence and security.\nDemonstrated experience engaging senior stakeholders across government, industry, and trade associations.\nStrong knowledge of legislative, regulatory, and policy processes, with the ability to convert external developments into clear business recommendations.\nExperience drafting high-quality briefings, policy materials, and executive communications for senior audiences.\nAbility to operate across multiple markets and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience working in or with the UK Ministry of Defence, armed forces, Parliament, defence primes, defence technology companies, trade associations, or relevant think tanks.\nFamiliarity with procurement environments and defence-industrial ecosystems across one or more Nordic or Benelux markets.\nUnderstanding of autonomy, AI, uncrewed systems, aerospace, or defence innovation policy.\nExperience supporting campaigns tied to business opportunities, strategic partnerships, or market-shaping initiatives.\nDegree in politics, international relations, public policy, law, business, security studies, or a related field.\n\n"},{"text":"What we're looking for:","content":"\n
The ideal candidate combines policy fluency with commercial judgment. Success in this role requires credibility with public-sector and industry audiences, strong situational awareness, and the ability to work across cultural, political, and institutional environments in the UK and Europe.
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This person should be proactive, diplomatic, and highly organised, with the confidence to engage senior leaders while also producing rigorous written analysis and practical execution plans.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Government Relations Manager to lead engagement across the UK, Nordics, and Benelux. This role will shape and execute regional government affairs and public policy strategies that support business growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term market access across priority defence and security markets.
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The role sits at the intersection of policy, defence capability, and deep technology. It requires a leader who can translate political, regulatory, and institutional developments into practical business insight, while building trusted relationships with government stakeholders, defence customers, trade bodies, and strategic partners.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Job Description:
\nWe’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies.
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\nYou’ll work on mission-critical software that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability.
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Job Description:
\nWe’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies.
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\nYou’ll work on mission-critical software that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783555967243,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Ground Support & Payload Analyst to serve as the data backbone for ground support equipment and payloads within the Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function in Aircraft Division.\nFleet Strategy & Portfolio Management is responsible for translating asset visibility into business-grounded recommendations on how to align aircraft, ground support equipment, and payloads across customers, programs, captures, and internal demand. The function maintains authoritative, real-time ledgers of every asset in the enterprise fleet and turns that visibility into the dashboards, forecasts, and configuration intelligence that drive enterprise decision-making.\nThe Ground Support & Payload Analyst will maintain the authoritative ledger of all ground support equipment and payloads across the enterprise, build and own the analytical infrastructure that supports GSE and payload decisions, and translate that data into clear recommendations for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership. This role requires deep understanding of GSE operations, payload systems, and rigorous data discipline. Deployment planning, fleet allocation, and capture support decisions depend on the accuracy and timeliness of the data this role produces.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Ground Support & Payload Analyst to serve as the data backbone for ground support equipment and payloads within the Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function in Aircraft Division.
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Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management is responsible for translating asset visibility into business-grounded recommendations on how to align aircraft, ground support equipment, and payloads across customers, programs, captures, and internal demand. The function maintains authoritative, real-time ledgers of every asset in the enterprise fleet and turns that visibility into the dashboards, forecasts, and configuration intelligence that drive enterprise decision-making.
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The Ground Support & Payload Analyst will maintain the authoritative ledger of all ground support equipment and payloads across the enterprise, build and own the analytical infrastructure that supports GSE and payload decisions, and translate that data into clear recommendations for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership. This role requires deep understanding of GSE operations, payload systems, and rigorous data discipline. Deployment planning, fleet allocation, and capture support decisions depend on the accuracy and timeliness of the data this role produces.
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GSE & Payload Ledger & Configuration Intelligence
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Maintain authoritative, real-time visibility of every piece of ground support equipment and every payload across the enterprise, including location, configuration, hours of use, condition, modification status, and remaining useful life.\n
Track configuration history and downstream impacts as GSE and payloads cycle through customer deployments, test campaigns, training events, and depot-level maintenance.\n
Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sustainment to ensure the ledger reflects ground truth at all times.\n\n
Analytics Infrastructure & Reporting
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Build and maintain the analytical infrastructure that makes GSE and payload decisions repeatable and defensible: utilization dashboards, configuration intelligence tooling, lifecycle forecasting, and routine inventory reporting.\n
Generate rolling 6, 12, and 24-month forecasts of GSE and payload availability and configuration posture to support contractual commitments, capture activities, and deployment planning.\n
Continuously improve data quality and tooling so the function scales as the fleet grows.\n\n
Decision Support
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Translate GSE and payload visibility into clear, decision-ready briefings for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership.\n
Surface portfolio-level patterns (underutilized equipment, payload availability gaps, deployment-impacting shortages) that warrant strategic attention.\n
Provide rapid analytical support for ad hoc GSE and payload questions from senior leadership, Business Development, Program Management, and Field Operations.\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Aviation Management, Data Analytics, or related field.\n5+ years of combined military and/or industry experience in aviation logistics, ground support equipment management, payload systems, or enterprise asset management.\nStrong proficiency in data tools (Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Excel) with demonstrated ability to build and maintain dashboards used by senior leadership.\nWorking knowledge of GSE operations, payload systems, or fleet asset management principles.\nStrong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate operational data into clear narratives for non-analyst audiences.\nExcellent attention to detail and discipline in maintaining data quality.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Ground Support & Payload Analyst to serve as the data backbone for ground support equipment and payloads within the Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function in Aircraft Division.
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Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management is responsible for translating asset visibility into business-grounded recommendations on how to align aircraft, ground support equipment, and payloads across customers, programs, captures, and internal demand. The function maintains authoritative, real-time ledgers of every asset in the enterprise fleet and turns that visibility into the dashboards, forecasts, and configuration intelligence that drive enterprise decision-making.
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The Ground Support & Payload Analyst will maintain the authoritative ledger of all ground support equipment and payloads across the enterprise, build and own the analytical infrastructure that supports GSE and payload decisions, and translate that data into clear recommendations for the Senior Manager and Mission Control leadership. This role requires deep understanding of GSE operations, payload systems, and rigorous data discipline. Deployment planning, fleet allocation, and capture support decisions depend on the accuracy and timeliness of the data this role produces.
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#LI-AA1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1775524956864,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Ground System Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software systems for the X-BAT Platform. This role focuses on building robust ground control stations, mission planning tools, communication interfaces, and infrastructure that enable the X-BAT mission, and supports operational requirements safe and efficient drone operations.\nYou'll work at the intersection of all major components of the X-BAT Platform and its systems, providing user-facing applications to operate X-BAT and supporting equipment or vehicles, and will be collaborating closely with our Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test teams to design this state-of-the-art ground system.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly motivated Ground System Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software systems for the X-BAT Platform. This role focuses on building robust ground control stations, mission planning tools, communication interfaces, and infrastructure that enable the X-BAT mission, and supports operational requirements safe and efficient drone operations.
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You'll work at the intersection of all major components of the X-BAT Platform and its systems, providing user-facing applications to operate X-BAT and supporting equipment or vehicles, and will be collaborating closely with our Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test teams to design this state-of-the-art ground system.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly motivated Ground System Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software systems for the X-BAT Platform. This role focuses on building robust ground control stations, mission planning tools, communication interfaces, and infrastructure that enable the X-BAT mission, and supports operational requirements safe and efficient drone operations.
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You'll work at the intersection of all major components of the X-BAT Platform and its systems, providing user-facing applications to operate X-BAT and supporting equipment or vehicles, and will be collaborating closely with our Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test teams to design this state-of-the-art ground system.
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#LI-JM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
\nAs a Hardware Reliability Engineer (Engineer II) at Shield AI, you will support efforts to ensure the robustness and long-term performance of our VBAT flight hardware. You’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to help implement design-for-reliability best practices and assist with reliability verification activities from concept through production.\n
\nIn this role, you will contribute to environmental and stress testing efforts, support failure analysis investigations, and help analyze test and field data to identify potential reliability risks. You’ll participate in design reviews and FMEA activities, assist in root cause investigations for manufacturing and field issues, and support initiatives to improve hardware reliability across the program.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
\nAs a Hardware Reliability Engineer (Engineer II) at Shield AI, you will support efforts to ensure the robustness and long-term performance of our VBAT flight hardware. You’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams to help implement design-for-reliability best practices and assist with reliability verification activities from concept through production.\n
\nIn this role, you will contribute to environmental and stress testing efforts, support failure analysis investigations, and help analyze test and field data to identify potential reliability risks. You’ll participate in design reviews and FMEA activities, assist in root cause investigations for manufacturing and field issues, and support initiatives to improve hardware reliability across the program.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products, including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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The Head of Business Development, Japan serves as Shield AI’s senior District leader, responsible for driving integrated District strategy, sales growth, and program sales execution across multiple priority markets. This role ensures successful and compliant execution of active deal programs, aligns cross-functional teams across countries, and serves as the primary interface with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders at both national and District levels.
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This position holds accountability for District pipeline growth and development, order intake, and long-term market expansion while driving alignment and execution across Country Business Development Leads throughout the District. As such, this person will retain a sales quota for their district comprised of territory manager quotas within that district as well as their own individual quota. Through strategic oversight and coordinated execution across markets, the Head of Business Development strengthens customer trust, scales operational impact, and accelerates the sustained growth of Shield AI’s District presence. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned district.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"\n
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products, including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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The Head of Business Development, Japan serves as Shield AI’s senior District leader, responsible for driving integrated District strategy, sales growth, and program sales execution across multiple priority markets. This role ensures successful and compliant execution of active deal programs, aligns cross-functional teams across countries, and serves as the primary interface with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders at both national and District levels.
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This position holds accountability for District pipeline growth and development, order intake, and long-term market expansion while driving alignment and execution across Country Business Development Leads throughout the District. As such, this person will retain a sales quota for their district comprised of territory manager quotas within that district as well as their own individual quota. Through strategic oversight and coordinated execution across markets, the Head of Business Development strengthens customer trust, scales operational impact, and accelerates the sustained growth of Shield AI’s District presence. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned district.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products, including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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The Head of Business Development, Middle East serves as Shield AI’s senior District leader, responsible for driving integrated District strategy, sales growth, and program sales execution across multiple priority markets (excluding Saudi Arabia). This role ensures successful and compliant execution of active deal programs, aligns cross-functional teams across countries, and serves as the primary interface with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders at both national and District levels.
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This position holds accountability for District pipeline growth and development, order intake, and long-term market expansion while driving alignment and execution across Country Business Development Leads throughout the District. As such, this person will retain a sales quota for their district comprised of territory manager quotas within that district as well as their own individual quota. Through strategic oversight and coordinated execution across markets, the Head of Business Development strengthens customer trust, scales operational impact, and accelerates the sustained growth of Shield AI’s District presence. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned district.
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Serve as Shield AI’s senior District representative across the Middle East, engaging senior military, government, and industry stakeholders while ensuring operational and regulatory compliance across activities in the district. \nDevelop and execute a unified District strategy aligned with priorities in Middle East integrating country-level efforts into coordinated campaigns across CENTCOM, the GCC (excluding Saudi Arabia), and bilateral frameworks. \nOwn district quota and sales performance, including pipeline development, forecast accuracy, order intake, and opportunity execution from shaping through close. \nProvide strategic direction and coordination for Country Business Development Leads across the District, setting priorities, driving execution discipline, and aligning stakeholder engagement and market strategy. \nDistrict business growth across Shield AI’s product portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR and Hivemind, ensuring alignment with product and regional leadership priorities. \nOversee cross-functional coordination across Business Development, Government Relations, Program Management, Legal, Contracts, PX, Marketing and Customer Operations to support successful capture, execution, and customer outcomes. \nEnsure successful execution of active district opportunities, maintaining accountability for performance, timelines, customer satisfaction, and long-term strategic growth. \nBuild and maintain a disciplined, data-driven district pipeline and stakeholder engagement strategy to support sustained growth and follow-on business opportunities. \nDevelop and manage district partnerships, resellers, and strategic industry relationships to expand market access and accelerate operational execution. \nIdentify and mitigate political, procurement, operational, and strategic risks across the district while providing executive visibility into performance, risks, and growth outlook. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Typically requires 10+ years of experience in defence, military operations, business development, capture management, or international government relations. \nDeep technical and operational understanding of Shield AI systems and technologies, including V-BAT, Hivemind, and X-BAT, with knowledge of operational employment concepts, payload integration, training, sustainment, and deployed operations. \nProven experience operating across multiple international markets within defence, aerospace, or national security environments, including navigating complex government procurement and stakeholder ecosystems. \nDemonstrated ability to lead distributed, cross-functional teams and align senior stakeholders across multiple countries, cultures, and operational environments. \nStrong executive presence with experience engaging senior military leadership, Ministries of Defence, U.S. Embassies/ODCs, CENTCOM/GCC stakeholders, and strategic industry partners in high-visibility environments. \nProven track record of driving pipeline development, capture strategy, and successful closure of complex, high-value defence opportunities. \nArabic and English language proficiency relevant to the assigned district. \nBachelor degree or relevant military education preferred. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Prior district leadership experience across allied defence markets, including CENTCOM, Middle East, GCC, and/or other international government environments. \nExisting relationships with CENTCOM/GCC, Ministries of Defence, senior military leadership, defence procurement organizations, and strategic industry stakeholders. \nExperience leading international defence captures, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or multinational procurement programs. \nOperational understanding of ISR, autonomy, unmanned systems, AI-enabled capabilities, and modern defence technology employment concepts. \nExperience managing district consultants, resellers, strategic partnerships, or industrial participation/offset initiatives. \nFamiliarity with CENTCOM/GCC operational frameworks, allied capability development, and district defence modernization priorities. \nDemonstrated success operating in high-growth, fast-paced, and internationally distributed environments. \nAbility to attain or existing relevant national security clearance. \nMaster’s degree in a relevant field. \n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI:","content":"\n\n
Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Head of Business Development, Middle East (R5057)","country":"AE","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building the world’s best AI pilot and next-generation autonomous aircraft. Founded in 2015, Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. With a recent valuation of approximately $12.7B, Shield AI develops autonomy software, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-enabled ISR capabilities that actively support defence and security operations worldwide.
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Shield AI works side-by-side with military and government customers to solve complex operational challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. The company’s products, including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind autonomy software, and advanced mission systems are designed to deliver operational advantage while reducing risk to human operators.
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Shield AI believes the greatest victory requires no war.
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Job Description:
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The Head of Business Development, Middle East serves as Shield AI’s senior District leader, responsible for driving integrated District strategy, sales growth, and program sales execution across multiple priority markets (excluding Saudi Arabia). This role ensures successful and compliant execution of active deal programs, aligns cross-functional teams across countries, and serves as the primary interface with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders at both national and District levels.
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This position holds accountability for District pipeline growth and development, order intake, and long-term market expansion while driving alignment and execution across Country Business Development Leads throughout the District. As such, this person will retain a sales quota for their district comprised of territory manager quotas within that district as well as their own individual quota. Through strategic oversight and coordinated execution across markets, the Head of Business Development strengthens customer trust, scales operational impact, and accelerates the sustained growth of Shield AI’s District presence. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned district.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a design-driven Instructional Design & Multimedia Specialist to support both our Curriculum and Technical Publications teams. In this role, you will help design and develop engaging, high-impact training experiences for both internal and external audiences, combining video, visual storytelling, and digital learning design.
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You will own the creation of high-quality visual and video assets used across LMS-based and in-person learning experiences, translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and user-friendly content for a diverse range of learners. You will also play a key role in elevating the visual and experiential quality of our training ecosystem through multimedia production, photography, and continuous improvement of learning platforms.
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This is a high-impact role for a creative who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing, mission-focused environment and takes initiative in shaping how users learn and interact with advanced autonomous systems.
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Design and develop engaging video-based and multimedia training content for internal and external audiences\nTranslate complex technical systems and concepts into intuitive, visually compelling learning experiences\nOwn the design, structure, and user experience of LMS-based training environments\nPartner with Curriculum and Technical Publications teams to support training, documentation, and content delivery\nCapture and produce high-quality photography and visual assets to support training and documentation\nEnsure consistency, usability, and quality across all digital learning content and platforms\nContinuously improve and evolve training materials to reflect rapidly changing systems and technologies\nCollaborate cross-functionally with engineers, SMEs, and content teams to ensure technical accuracy and clarity\nIdentify gaps and proactively drive improvements as a self-starter\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in instructional design, multimedia production, or a related field\nStrong video production, editing, and visual storytelling skills\nAbility to translate complex technical information into clear, user-focused content\nFamiliarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred but not required\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output\nSelf-starter with an ambitious, proactive mindset\nStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills\nAbility to work onsite in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with CAD or technical visualization tools\nBackground in technical publications or documentation\nExperience supporting both internal and external training programs\nExperience capturing photography in technical or field environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":100000,"max":160000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Instructional Design Multimedia Specialist (R4810)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a design-driven Instructional Design & Multimedia Specialist to support both our Curriculum and Technical Publications teams. In this role, you will help design and develop engaging, high-impact training experiences for both internal and external audiences, combining video, visual storytelling, and digital learning design.
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You will own the creation of high-quality visual and video assets used across LMS-based and in-person learning experiences, translating complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and user-friendly content for a diverse range of learners. You will also play a key role in elevating the visual and experiential quality of our training ecosystem through multimedia production, photography, and continuous improvement of learning platforms.
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This is a high-impact role for a creative who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing, mission-focused environment and takes initiative in shaping how users learn and interact with advanced autonomous systems.
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#LI-TF1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Finance Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"FP&A","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1783576141488,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are building advanced autonomous systems that redefine the future of defense and national security. Scaling a mission-driven company at this pace requires financial precision, rapid insight, and a data backbone built for speed and accuracy.\nWe are hiring a GTM Finance business partner to support Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Customer Success. This is a hybrid role across finance, data engineering, and operational strategy — ideal for someone who moves confidently between modeling, systems, and decision-making.\nYou will own the end-to-end GTM cost structure: OpEx budgets, headcount planning, spend analytics, and the data pipelines and reporting frameworks that power GTM intelligence. You’ll also set the SOPs and data quality standards that shift finance from reactive reporting to proactive leadership.\nIf you thrive in high-stakes environments and believe finance should steer the business — not just record it — you’ll excel here.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are building advanced autonomous systems that redefine the future of defense and national security. Scaling a mission-driven company at this pace requires financial precision, rapid insight, and a data backbone built for speed and accuracy.
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We are hiring a GTM Finance business partner to support Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Customer Success. This is a hybrid role across finance, data engineering, and operational strategy — ideal for someone who moves confidently between modeling, systems, and decision-making.
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You will own the end-to-end GTM cost structure: OpEx budgets, headcount planning, spend analytics, and the data pipelines and reporting frameworks that power GTM intelligence. You’ll also set the SOPs and data quality standards that shift finance from reactive reporting to proactive leadership.
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If you thrive in high-stakes environments and believe finance should steer the business — not just record it — you’ll excel here.
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Headcount & Spend Management
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Build and maintain GTM headcount, spend forecasting, tracking, and capacity model\n
Provide full visibility into GTM Opex, identifying cost drivers and resource optimization opportunities\n
Monitor actuals vs. plan and forecast; drive accountability with cost center owners\n
Partner with Data Engineering and system owners to automate headcount reconciliations across HR, Finance, and GTM systems — including unit economics\n\n
Data Engineering & Analytics Infrastructure
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Partner with Data Engineering and BI to define data architecture, KPIs, and source-of-truth models\n
Build automated reporting workflows and capacity models in partnership with Data Engineering or Anaplan teams\n
Write and maintain SQL for ETL workflows across the data lake / Databricks environment\n
Build and manage scalable, reliable data pipelines powering GTM finance reporting\n
Create semantic data models and curated reporting tables for consistent cross-team metrics\n
Build dashboards in Databricks, Power BI, or similar tools for real-time GTM visibility\n\n
Data Quality, Governance & SOPs
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Establish and enforce data quality monitoring, validation rules, and anomaly detection\n
Write SOPs for key GTM finance processes: close, headcount reconciliation, budget loading, variance reporting\n
Drive consistent KPI and metric definitions across GTM, Finance, and Data\n
Implement data governance practices to protect reporting integrity\n
Identify data or process gaps and propose scalable solutions\n\n
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement
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Partner with Revenue Ops, HR, Recruiting, Accounting, and Data to ensure financial plans match operational reality\n
Collaborate with Revenue Operations on quotas, pipeline forecasting, and GTM capacity\n
Continuously streamline tools, reporting, and processes with an automation-first mindset\n
Lead special projects and strategic analyses for finance leadership\n\n
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, CS, or related field\n3–6 years of experience in FP&A, GTM Finance, Sales Finance, RevOps, or equivalent analytical roles\nStrong SQL skills, including the ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot queries on large datasets\nProficiency with AI tools to improve analysis speed, accuracy, and productivity\nExperience with cloud data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, etc.) and ETL/pipeline concepts\nDemonstrated ability to build headcount models and GTM or corporate OpEx budgets\nAdvanced financial modeling skills in Excel; strong driver-based forecasting experience\nExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nExceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy\nAbility to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment\nMust be authorized to work in the United States\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in defense tech, aerospace, or dual-use hardware/software\nExposure to U.S. government contracting or milestone-based revenue models\nProficiency with AI tools to improve analysis speed, accuracy, and productivity\nExperience with Anaplan or similar planning tools; ERP/CRM experience (Oracle, NetSuite, Salesforce)\n\n"},{"text":"Who you are:","content":"\n\n
Growth mindset — you actively seek feedback, learn quickly, and continuously raise your own bar\nFirst principles thinker — you dig into the “why” to design smarter, simpler, more scalable solutions\nData and AI first operator — you automate, streamline, and systematize every process you touch\nHighly collaborative — you build trust across Sales, Ops, Engineering, and Data\nOperationally sharp — you turn messy input into fast, high quality decisions\nMission driven — motivated by work with real stakes and real impact\nHigh ownership — you drive projects from ambiguity to execution without waiting to be asked\nRigorous yet pragmatic — you balance precision with speed and know when each matter\n\n"},{"text":"Why this role matters:","content":"\n
The GTM Finance business partner is the connective tissue between our growth ambitions and financial reality. Every headcount plan, marketing dollar, GTM model, and sales capacity decision depends on the insights and infrastructure you build.
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You will shape how we invest, how fast we scale, and how effectively we win.
High impact. High visibility. Mission-critical.
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This is finance with impact — high visibility, high complexity, and a direct line to the strategic decisions shaping how we go to market and win.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are building advanced autonomous systems that redefine the future of defense and national security. Scaling a mission-driven company at this pace requires financial precision, rapid insight, and a data backbone built for speed and accuracy.
\n
We are hiring a GTM Finance business partner to support Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Customer Success. This is a hybrid role across finance, data engineering, and operational strategy — ideal for someone who moves confidently between modeling, systems, and decision-making.
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You will own the end-to-end GTM cost structure: OpEx budgets, headcount planning, spend analytics, and the data pipelines and reporting frameworks that power GTM intelligence. You’ll also set the SOPs and data quality standards that shift finance from reactive reporting to proactive leadership.
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If you thrive in high-stakes environments and believe finance should steer the business — not just record it — you’ll excel here.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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As the Lead Harness Specialist, you will serve as the technical lead for the Hardware Test Harness Team, helping establish and grow a dedicated harness capability that supports V-BAT and X-BAT test operations. You will remain deeply involved in the hands-on fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting of wire harnesses and cable assemblies while providing day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical direction for a team of harness technicians.
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Working closely with Hardware Test, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, you will help define fabrication standards, improve build processes, ensure product quality, and support the development of reliable test infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building high-quality hardware, solving technical challenges, and developing a team while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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As the Lead Harness Specialist, you will serve as the technical lead for the Hardware Test Harness Team, helping establish and grow a dedicated harness capability that supports V-BAT and X-BAT test operations. You will remain deeply involved in the hands-on fabrication, integration, and troubleshooting of wire harnesses and cable assemblies while providing day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and technical direction for a team of harness technicians.
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Working closely with Hardware Test, Electrical, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, you will help define fabrication standards, improve build processes, ensure product quality, and support the development of reliable test infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building high-quality hardware, solving technical challenges, and developing a team while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day execution.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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About Shield AI
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Shield AI develops AI-powered autonomy software and aircraft systems that protect service members and civilians by enabling intelligent operations in contested environments. As part of the X-BAT program, you will help develop and validate next-generation autonomous aircraft and mission-critical hardware that must perform reliably in demanding operational conditions.
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Shield AI is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test to lead the design and development of mechanical test infrastructure that enables rapid, rigorous validation of X-BAT hardware. This role will own the mechanical side of hardware testing, from concept through deployment, by building robust test stands, fixtures, and support equipment for engineering and production-level test activities.
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The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can manage a small team, establish sound engineering processes, and drive execution in a fast-paced hardware environment. Success in this role requires hands-on experience with mechanical design, fixture development, analysis, fabrication support, and cross-functional coordination in support of complex aerospace hardware test programs.
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About Shield AI
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Shield AI develops AI-powered autonomy software and aircraft systems that protect service members and civilians by enabling intelligent operations in contested environments. As part of the X-BAT program, you will help develop and validate next-generation autonomous aircraft and mission-critical hardware that must perform reliably in demanding operational conditions.
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Shield AI is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Test to lead the design and development of mechanical test infrastructure that enables rapid, rigorous validation of X-BAT hardware. This role will own the mechanical side of hardware testing, from concept through deployment, by building robust test stands, fixtures, and support equipment for engineering and production-level test activities.
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The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who can manage a small team, establish sound engineering processes, and drive execution in a fast-paced hardware environment. Success in this role requires hands-on experience with mechanical design, fixture development, analysis, fabrication support, and cross-functional coordination in support of complex aerospace hardware test programs.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Finance Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Program Finance & Pricing","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1780521372364,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nYou are a strategic pricing professional who thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments where accuracy, compliance, and business impact matter. This is not simply a proposal support role—it’s about shaping competitive pricing strategies that directly influence critical defense programs and long-term business growth.\nAs a Lead Pricing Analyst, you will independently lead cost and price proposal development for government and commercial opportunities of varying size and complexity. You will partner cross-functionally across Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Business Development to develop compliant, data-driven pricing strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and execution risk.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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You are a strategic pricing professional who thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments where accuracy, compliance, and business impact matter. This is not simply a proposal support role—it’s about shaping competitive pricing strategies that directly influence critical defense programs and long-term business growth.
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As a Lead Pricing Analyst, you will independently lead cost and price proposal development for government and commercial opportunities of varying size and complexity. You will partner cross-functionally across Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Business Development to develop compliant, data-driven pricing strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and execution risk.
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Lead & Deliver
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Lead development of compliant cost and price proposals for government RFPs and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) opportunities.\n
Build detailed pricing models, labor estimates, BOM analyses, and supporting cost narratives.\n
Perform margin analysis and profitability assessments aligned to organizational targets and pricing strategy.\n
Develop and maintain cost volumes and supporting documentation for internal reviews and customer submissions.\n
Ensure pricing submissions comply with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and internal financial policies.\n
Support pricing reviews, fact-finding activities, and audit readiness as required.\n\n
Strategize & Collaborate
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Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Accounting, and FP&A to gather inputs and align proposal assumptions.\n
Identify pricing risks, opportunities, assumptions, and mitigation strategies throughout the proposal lifecycle.\n
Support competitive positioning strategies, labor planning, indirect rate considerations, and cost realism analysis.\n
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that streamline pricing workflows, templates, and financial modeling tools.\n
Help shape scalable pricing processes that improve proposal quality, speed, and operational efficiency.\n\n
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Your work directly supports mission-critical autonomous systems used by U.S. and allied defense organizations worldwide. You will influence high-visibility proposals, help shape strategic pricing decisions, and improve the financial rigor behind major business opportunities across Shield AI.\n\n
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.\n5–9 years of relevant experience in pricing, finance, government contracting, or proposal analysis.\nMinimum 2+ years of direct experience supporting government contract pricing and proposal development.\nStrong understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contracting compliance requirements.\nExperience supporting Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Time & Materials (T&M) contract types.\nAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skills with strong attention to detail and analytical rigor.\nAbility to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.\nDemonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP/project accounting systems.\nExperience supporting DoD, aerospace, or defense proposal environments.\nKnowledge of indirect rate structures, including overhead, G&A, and fringe calculations.\nExperience supporting both sole-source and competitive proposal strategies.\nFamiliarity with proposal management tools and integrated project planning processes.\nActive U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.\n\n"},{"text":"Who you are:","content":"\n\n
Self-starter who operates effectively with limited oversight.\nCalm, collaborative, and solutions-oriented under pressure.\nHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ownership mentality.\nStrategic thinker who balances compliance, competitiveness, and business objectives.\nComfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in high-growth environments.\nCommitted to teamwork, integrity, accountability, and continuous learning.\n\n"},{"text":"Tools you'll use:","content":"\n\n
Microsoft Excel (advanced financial modeling and pricing analysis)\nDeltek Costpoint or equivalent ERP/project accounting systems\nProposal pricing templates and cost modeling tools\nGovernment compliance frameworks (FAR, DFARS, CAS)\nCross-functional planning and collaboration tools\n\n"},{"text":"Why join us:","content":"\n\n
Support cutting-edge autonomous defense technology programs with real-world mission impact.\nInfluence strategic pricing decisions tied to high-value growth opportunities.\nCollaborate with highly driven, mission-focused teams across the organization.\nHelp shape and improve pricing operations within a rapidly scaling defense technology company.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Lead Pricing Analyst (R5122)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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You are a strategic pricing professional who thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments where accuracy, compliance, and business impact matter. This is not simply a proposal support role—it’s about shaping competitive pricing strategies that directly influence critical defense programs and long-term business growth.
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As a Lead Pricing Analyst, you will independently lead cost and price proposal development for government and commercial opportunities of varying size and complexity. You will partner cross-functionally across Finance, Contracts, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Business Development to develop compliant, data-driven pricing strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and execution risk.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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We’re looking for a Finance Lead with sharp analytical instincts and a passion for driving business performance to join our high-performing finance team. Supporting our fastest-growing Hivemind business unit, this is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your insights will directly shape strategy and fuel innovation.
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In this fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, you won’t just crunch numbers—you’ll influence decisions, uncover opportunities, and partner with leaders across engineering, operations, and product to deliver actionable financial intelligence. Your work will help optimize performance and steer one of our most critical business areas toward sustained growth.
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The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial modeling, operational finance, and data analysis, as well as a solid grasp of IFRS/GAAP, government contracting, and both hardware and software businesses. If you're energized by complexity, motivated by results, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
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We’re looking for a Finance Lead with sharp analytical instincts and a passion for driving business performance to join our high-performing finance team. Supporting our fastest-growing Hivemind business unit, this is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your insights will directly shape strategy and fuel innovation.
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In this fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, you won’t just crunch numbers—you’ll influence decisions, uncover opportunities, and partner with leaders across engineering, operations, and product to deliver actionable financial intelligence. Your work will help optimize performance and steer one of our most critical business areas toward sustained growth.
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The ideal candidate brings deep experience in financial modeling, operational finance, and data analysis, as well as a solid grasp of IFRS/GAAP, government contracting, and both hardware and software businesses. If you're energized by complexity, motivated by results, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Wichita Metro Area","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Wichita Metro Area"]},"createdAt":1784596503888,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Logistics and Tool Control Manager to support ground and flight test execution for the X-BAT program. This role enables safe, efficient, and repeatable test operations by managing tool control, FOD prevention, calibration readiness, inventory accuracy, logistics coordination, and material traceability.\nIn this role, you will work closely with Test Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality, Safety, Range Operations, and external suppliers to anticipate rapidly changing aircraft configurations, spare requirements, schedules, equipment usage, flight-readiness needs, and configuration updates.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Logistics and Tool Control Manager to support ground and flight test execution for the X-BAT program. This role enables safe, efficient, and repeatable test operations by managing tool control, FOD prevention, calibration readiness, inventory accuracy, logistics coordination, and material traceability.
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In this role, you will work closely with Test Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality, Safety, Range Operations, and external suppliers to anticipate rapidly changing aircraft configurations, spare requirements, schedules, equipment usage, flight-readiness needs, and configuration updates.
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Manage the tool-control program for maintenance, integration, modification, ground and flight test activities.\nMaintain serialized records for tools, special test equipment, calibrated devices, batteries, ground-support equipment, and other controlled assets.\nEnforce tool and equipment issue, return, reconciliation, accountability, and lost-tool procedures.\nSupport FOD prevention through audits, walkdowns, training, trend tracking, corrective actions, and process improvements.\nMaintain calibration schedules and prevent expired, damaged, or suspect measuring and test equipment from being used on flight hardware.\nBuild, stage, issue, and reconcile tools, parts, special test equipment, and ground and flight support kits for daily test operations.\nCoordinate with Flight Test, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Range Operations to support test readiness.\nManage weapon system spares, consumables, support hardware, ground-support equipment, and other support assets.\nOversee receiving, inspection, quarantine, storage, issuance, and return of parts, materials, and controlled equipment.\nMaintain critical-spares plans, logistics readiness dashboards, shortage reports, and action trackers.\nSupport remote test deployments, mobile range operations, and rapid field reconstitution activities.\nLead cycle counts, inventory audits, tool audits, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions.\nProvide daily logistics readiness status, risks, and blockers to flight-test leadership.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, manned or unmanned flight test, maintenance, logistics, or production operations.\nExperience managing controlled tools, calibrated equipment, spares, or technical inventory.\nFamiliarity with FOD prevention, material traceability, and maintenance support.\nExperience using inventory, ERP, CMMS, QMS, barcode, RFID, or similar asset-management systems.\nAbility to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Operations, Supply Chain, Program Leadership, Quality, and Safety.\nStrong documentation, audit, problem-solving, and corrective-action skills.\nDetail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to tool control, logistics discipline, and process compliance.\nAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced ground-test and flight-test environment with rapidly changing priorities.\nAbility to support overtime and weekend coverage as required.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
8+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, manned or unmanned flight test, maintenance, logistics, or production operations.\nKnowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA, DoD/DoW, and other aerospace quality-system requirements.\nExperience supporting defense programs, ITAR/EAR-controlled environments, or security-cleared environments.\nExperience supporting prototype aircraft, weapon systems, or mission-critical aerospace systems.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":100000,"max":150000},"text":"Logistics and Tool Control Manager (R5393)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is seeking a Logistics and Tool Control Manager to support ground and flight test execution for the X-BAT program. This role enables safe, efficient, and repeatable test operations by managing tool control, FOD prevention, calibration readiness, inventory accuracy, logistics coordination, and material traceability.
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In this role, you will work closely with Test Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, Quality, Safety, Range Operations, and external suppliers to anticipate rapidly changing aircraft configurations, spare requirements, schedules, equipment usage, flight-readiness needs, and configuration updates.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"United States","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Washington, DC","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1781226170317,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for emerging domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios — including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts — often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or for a brand-new mission — with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK — selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply — to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.\nIn this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers tackling autonomy across Shield AI's emerging-domain efforts — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — writing code where it best serves the team, staying close to the integration work, making sound technical decisions, and leading them through the design, development, and delivery of efforts that may shift in shape, scope, and timeline. This role demands a problem solver who thrives in the unknown — you'll be standing up first autonomy on platforms that often don't have an established autopilot interface, mission autonomy, or operator base yet, and you'll be comfortable with priorities and deadlines that shift as programs mature. You'll partner closely with the platform teams that build each new piece of hardware (spacecraft, vessel, helicopter, etc.), the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, and customer/program offices on each effort. Success here means turning short-term R&D and integration efforts into longer-term programs that scale — with the growth opportunity, if desired, to lead the new portfolios that emerge from this work as they mature and graduate from emerging domains.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for emerging domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios — including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts — often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or for a brand-new mission — with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK — selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply — to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers tackling autonomy across Shield AI's emerging-domain efforts — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — writing code where it best serves the team, staying close to the integration work, making sound technical decisions, and leading them through the design, development, and delivery of efforts that may shift in shape, scope, and timeline. This role demands a problem solver who thrives in the unknown — you'll be standing up first autonomy on platforms that often don't have an established autopilot interface, mission autonomy, or operator base yet, and you'll be comfortable with priorities and deadlines that shift as programs mature. You'll partner closely with the platform teams that build each new piece of hardware (spacecraft, vessel, helicopter, etc.), the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, and customer/program offices on each effort. Success here means turning short-term R&D and integration efforts into longer-term programs that scale — with the growth opportunity, if desired, to lead the new portfolios that emerge from this work as they mature and graduate from emerging domains.
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Lead the Team — Manage an engineering team (typically 5–10 engineers spanning multiple emerging-domain efforts); own performance, growth, leveling, and delivery; run 1:1s, performance reviews, and team rituals.\nGrow the Team via Hiring — Drive hiring for your area: identify the skills you need, partner with recruiting, run interviews, set the bar, and personally close strong candidates.\nGrow Engineers Technically — Mentor engineers through hard problems; create stretch opportunities; give direct, actionable technical feedback; help engineers level up in both skill and impact.\nStand Up New Programs — Stand up autonomy on new platforms and missions — often as the first autonomy engineering presence on the program. Define what the autonomy stack looks like, decide what to build versus what to leverage from existing Shield AI capabilities, and set the technical direction for the effort.\nNavigate Ambiguity & Shifting Priorities — Operate effectively in an environment where program shape, scope, and timeline often shift. Make sound technical and staffing decisions with incomplete information, communicate changes clearly to your team and stakeholders, and protect engineering velocity through churn.\nDevelop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto emerging-domain platforms — satellites, USVs/UUVs, unmanned helicopters, and similar — including platform and autopilot integration, payload and sensor integration, mission behaviors, and validation across software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, vehicle-in-the-loop, and live test events. Lead a small team through the design, development, and delivery of each effort.\nTechnical Leadership — Lead a small feature crew or sub-program; set technical direction, break down work, unblock the team, and report progress to leadership and stakeholders.\nHands-on Technical Contribution — Stay active in the code; contribute directly where it serves the team — prototyping new capabilities, taking on deep technical analysis of hard problems, or absorbing critical work during demo crunch. This is a manager role, not a managing-only role.\nPlatform Team Partnerships — Build strong partnerships with each platform team that owns the underlying hardware (spacecraft, vessel, rotorcraft, or other autonomous system) — coordinating on platform changes, autopilot or control-interface evolution, sensor integration, and release planning. Relationships and tight coordination with these teams are critical for success on each new program.\nCollaboration Across Teams & Partners — Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, feature crews, and customer/program offices (U.S. and international); author and negotiate ICDs and interface contracts rather than just consume them.\nDesign & Documentation — Drive design reviews, ICDs, and post-mortems for your area; push the team toward higher rigor and close process gaps that span teams.\nPre-deployment Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for mission-ready systems; coordinate hardware/software compatibility, mission readiness, and release cadence with capability and platform teams.\nOn-site Test & Mission Support — Travel to test sites, customer exercises, and demonstrations to support live mission operations — flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, satellite ground tests, and similar — including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints.\nHardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy stacks, payload computers, and embedded systems in lab and field environments — including memory, CPU, and timing profiling under operationally-representative loads.\nMission Data & Debrief Support — Capture mission and test data, reproduce issues in simulation, and partner with autonomy capability owners to drive fixes back into the next build.\nContinuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, test/mission reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles.\nC2 Interoperability & Standards — Own the interface contracts with C2 providers and drive compliance against common message and open-systems standards relevant to each program (e.g., UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586 for aerial systems, and program-appropriate standards for maritime and space).\nGrow R&D into Programs — Work with leadership and customers to evolve successful short-term R&D efforts into larger, longer-term programs; help shape pursuit strategy and scope as programs mature.\nTravel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 20-30% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, test events, and integration events).\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience\nTypically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.\n2+ years of direct people-management experience (running 1:1s, performance reviews, hiring decisions, growth planning).\nDemonstrated experience building or growing an engineering team — including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new engineers.\nTrack record of mentoring engineers and growing their technical skill and career trajectory.\nDemonstrated experience leading a small technical team or owning a major capability from design through field delivery.\nDemonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity — standing up new efforts with incomplete requirements, making sound decisions with limited information, and adapting to shifting deadlines and priorities.\nExperience standing up autonomy on a new platform or for a new mission type (R&D, prototype, or early-stage integration efforts).\nExperience authoring or negotiating interface contracts / ICDs with internal or external stakeholders.\nDirect experience with autonomous unmanned systems — air, maritime (USV/UUV), space, ground, or rotorcraft.\nStrong proficiency in C++, with experience developing or integrating real-time or latency-sensitive systems.\nProficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics.\nFamiliarity with middleware, pub-sub, or IPC frameworks used in autonomy or robotics systems (e.g., DDS, message buses).\nHands-on experience supporting demos, exercises, or field/mission tests for unmanned or autonomous systems.\nExperience with autonomy simulation environments for testing and validation.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance across the full stack.\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.\nAbility to obtain a SECRET clearance.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience across multiple unmanned-system domains (e.g., air + maritime, air + space, or similar).\nDirect experience with autonomy for space platforms (satellites, missile defense), maritime systems (USV/UUV), or rotorcraft.\nProficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and analysis.\nExperience leading a feature crew, sub-program, or small team in an unmanned systems context.\nExperience growing engineers from mid-level into senior IC, or supporting promotion decisions through a leveling framework.\nExperience taking R&D or prototype efforts into larger production or fielded programs.\nExperience integrating autonomy with custom or in-house autopilot/control stacks at the platform integration level.\nExperience with payload and sensor integration on novel platforms (e.g., EO/IR, ViDAR, maritime sensors, space payloads).\nExperience owning customer- or partner-facing technical relationships (e.g., platform vendors, C2 providers, government program offices).\nTrack record of cross-team improvements (process, rigor, documentation, or developer experience).\nFamiliarity with autonomy stacks, motion planning, or vehicle-control integration.\nCompetence in avionics/payload-computer integration, hardware-in-the-loop debugging, or comparable bring-up on novel platforms.\nExperience developing for or deploying onto ARM-based systems (e.g., embedded payload computers).\nExperience with containerization (e.g., Docker) on embedded or payload compute.\nProficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing.\nBuild-system experience (e.g., Conan, CMake) and CI/CD pipeline familiarity.\nComfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews.\nExperience supporting international defense customer programs (FMS or direct commercial sales).\nExperience with common message and open-systems standards such as UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586, or domain-equivalents for maritime and space.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":220000,"max":330000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for emerging domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios — including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts — often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or for a brand-new mission — with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK — selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply — to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers tackling autonomy across Shield AI's emerging-domain efforts — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — writing code where it best serves the team, staying close to the integration work, making sound technical decisions, and leading them through the design, development, and delivery of efforts that may shift in shape, scope, and timeline. This role demands a problem solver who thrives in the unknown — you'll be standing up first autonomy on platforms that often don't have an established autopilot interface, mission autonomy, or operator base yet, and you'll be comfortable with priorities and deadlines that shift as programs mature. You'll partner closely with the platform teams that build each new piece of hardware (spacecraft, vessel, helicopter, etc.), the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, and customer/program offices on each effort. Success here means turning short-term R&D and integration efforts into longer-term programs that scale — with the growth opportunity, if desired, to lead the new portfolios that emerge from this work as they mature and graduate from emerging domains.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"United States","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["United States","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1781225951774,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control (including VTOL transitions), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.\nIn this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers focused primarily on Hivemind on V-BAT, with growing scope on Hivemind on X-BAT — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — writing code where it best serves the team, staying close to the integration work, making sound technical decisions, and leading them through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program. A defining part of this role is working in extreme partnership with the aircraft team that builds and maintains V-BAT and X-BAT — the relationship and tight coordination with them is critical to your team's success. You'll also partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, feature crews, customer/program offices, the operator community that flies V-BAT today, and prospective customers for X-BAT as the new platform matures. This portfolio has a strong fielded-operator culture — long-endurance ISR missions, customer-driven workflow iteration, and demanding live exercises across multiple U.S. and international services — and you'll set the pace for your team accordingly.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control (including VTOL transitions), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers focused primarily on Hivemind on V-BAT, with growing scope on Hivemind on X-BAT — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — writing code where it best serves the team, staying close to the integration work, making sound technical decisions, and leading them through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program. A defining part of this role is working in extreme partnership with the aircraft team that builds and maintains V-BAT and X-BAT — the relationship and tight coordination with them is critical to your team's success. You'll also partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, feature crews, customer/program offices, the operator community that flies V-BAT today, and prospective customers for X-BAT as the new platform matures. This portfolio has a strong fielded-operator culture — long-endurance ISR missions, customer-driven workflow iteration, and demanding live exercises across multiple U.S. and international services — and you'll set the pace for your team accordingly.
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Lead the Team — Manage a small-to-mid-sized engineering team (typically 5–10 engineers); own performance, growth, leveling, and delivery; run 1:1s, performance reviews, and team rituals.\nGrow the Team via Hiring — Drive hiring for your area: identify the skills you need, partner with recruiting, run interviews, set the bar, and personally close strong candidates.\nGrow Engineers Technically — Mentor engineers through hard problems; create stretch opportunities; give direct, actionable technical feedback; help engineers level up in both skill and impact.\nAircraft Team Partnership — Maintain an exceptionally close, daily working relationship with the aircraft team that builds and maintains V-BAT — coordinating continuously on platform changes, autopilot interface evolution, sensor integration, hardware/software compatibility, and release planning. For X-BAT, work closely with the aircraft team to define and integrate the flight-autonomy interface. The success of this role depends heavily on these partnerships.\nDevelop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto V-BAT, including payload and sensor integration (e.g., payload computer bring-up, ViDAR, EO/IR), integration with the custom V-BAT autopilot and its control modes (e.g., HSA, waypoint), multi-agent coordination, and customer release cadence — and lead a small team through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program.\nTechnical Leadership — Lead a small feature crew or sub-program; set technical direction, break down work, unblock the team, and report progress to leadership and stakeholders.\nHands-on Technical Contribution — Stay active in the code; contribute directly where it serves the team — prototyping new capabilities, taking on deep technical analysis of hard problems, or absorbing critical work during demo crunch. This is a manager role, not a managing-only role.\nCollaboration Across Teams & Partners — Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, the GCS team, feature crews, the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio (whose existing mission autonomy solution underpins X-BAT), and customer/program offices (U.S. and international services); author and negotiate ICDs and interface contracts rather than just consume them.\nDesign & Documentation — Drive design reviews, ICDs, and post-mortems for your area; push the team toward higher rigor and close process gaps that span teams.\nPre-deployment Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for mission-ready systems and customer releases; coordinate hardware/software compatibility, mission readiness, release cadence, and operator-facing workflow validation with capability and feature teams.\nOn-site Test & Mission Support — Travel to test sites, customer exercises, and operator training/deployment events to support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, multi-agent live events, customer demonstrations, and fielded operator support), including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints.\nHardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy stacks, payload computers, and embedded systems in lab and field environments — including memory, CPU, and timing profiling under operationally-representative loads.\nMission Data & Debrief Support — Capture mission and test data, reproduce issues in simulation, and partner with autonomy capability owners to drive fixes back into the next build.\nContinuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, test/mission reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles.\nC2 Interoperability & Standards — Own the interface contracts with GCS and C2 providers and drive compliance against common message and open-systems standards (e.g., STANAG 4586, UCI, OMS).\nTravel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 20-30% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, operator training and deployment events, and integration events).\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience\nTypically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.\n2+ years of direct people-management experience (running 1:1s, performance reviews, hiring decisions, growth planning).\nDemonstrated experience building or growing an engineering team — including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new engineers.\nTrack record of mentoring engineers and growing their technical skill and career trajectory.\nDemonstrated experience leading a small technical team or owning a major capability from design through field delivery.\nExperience authoring or negotiating interface contracts / ICDs with internal or external stakeholders.\nDirect experience with Group 3 unmanned aircraft, VTOL platforms, or comparable medium-sized unmanned systems.\nExperience with multi-agent autonomy.\nStrong proficiency in C++, with experience developing or integrating real-time or latency-sensitive systems.\nProficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics.\nFamiliarity with middleware, pub-sub, or IPC frameworks used in autonomy or robotics systems (e.g., DDS, message buses).\nHands-on experience supporting live exercises, customer demonstrations, or operational test events for medium unmanned aircraft or fielded autonomous systems.\nExperience with autonomy simulation environments for testing and validation.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance across the full stack.\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.\nAbility to obtain a SECRET clearance.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Direct experience integrating autonomy with custom or in-house autopilot stacks at the platform integration level.\nExperience integrating autonomy with VTOL or hybrid-mode aircraft across multiple control interfaces (e.g., high-level state, waypoint).\nExperience with EO/IR or ViDAR-class sensor integration.\nExperience with long-endurance ISR mission profiles.\nProficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and analysis.\nExperience leading a feature crew, sub-program, or small team in an unmanned systems context.\nExperience growing engineers from mid-level into senior IC, or supporting promotion decisions through a leveling framework.\nExperience deploying autonomy onto fielded, customer-operated platforms — including operator workflow iteration, release cadence, and customer feedback loops.\nExperience iterating directly with fielded military operators or training cadres.\nExperience supporting international defense customer programs (FMS or direct commercial sales).\nExperience owning customer- or partner-facing technical relationships (e.g., autopilot teams, GCS teams, government program offices).\nTrack record of cross-team improvements (process, rigor, documentation, or developer experience).\nFamiliarity with autonomy stacks, motion planning, or vehicle-control integration.\nCompetence in avionics bring-up, payload computer integration, or hardware-in-the-loop debugging.\nExperience developing for or deploying onto ARM-based systems (e.g., embedded payload computers).\nExperience with containerization (e.g., Docker) on embedded or payload compute.\nProficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing.\nExperience developing custom GCS or mission planning surfaces (e.g., TypeScript / web-based applications).\nBuild-system experience (e.g., Conan, CMake) and CI/CD pipeline familiarity.\nComfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews.\nExperience with common message and open-systems standards such as STANAG 4586, UCI, or OMS.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":220000,"max":330000},"text":"Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5175)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control (including VTOL transitions), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers focused primarily on Hivemind on V-BAT, with growing scope on Hivemind on X-BAT — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — writing code where it best serves the team, staying close to the integration work, making sound technical decisions, and leading them through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program. A defining part of this role is working in extreme partnership with the aircraft team that builds and maintains V-BAT and X-BAT — the relationship and tight coordination with them is critical to your team's success. You'll also partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, feature crews, customer/program offices, the operator community that flies V-BAT today, and prospective customers for X-BAT as the new platform matures. This portfolio has a strong fielded-operator culture — long-endurance ISR missions, customer-driven workflow iteration, and demanding live exercises across multiple U.S. and international services — and you'll set the pace for your team accordingly.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers working on launched effects programs — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — close enough to the code and the integration work to make sound technical decisions, to be credible to your team, and to lead them through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program. You'll partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer/contractor partners that staff and operate alongside our team. This portfolio runs at a fast cadence — frequent Capability Release milestones, multi-agent fleet operations, air-gapped deployments at scale, and demanding live exercises — and you'll set the pace for your team accordingly.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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Lead the Team — Manage a small-to-mid-sized engineering team (typically 3–8 engineers); own performance, growth, leveling, and delivery; run 1:1s, performance reviews, and team rituals.\nGrow the Team via Hiring — Drive hiring for your area: identify the skills you need, partner with recruiting, run interviews, set the bar, and personally close strong candidates.\nGrow Engineers Technically — Mentor engineers through hard problems; create stretch opportunities; give direct, actionable technical feedback; help engineers level up in both skill and impact.\nDevelop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto launched effects platforms, including payload computer bring-up, autopilot integration (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), multi-agent coordination, and fleet-scale deployment to disconnected or air-gapped environments — and lead a small team through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program.\nTechnical Leadership — Lead a small feature crew or sub-program; set technical direction, break down work, unblock the team, and report progress to leadership and stakeholders.\nCollaboration Across Teams & Partners — Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer/contractor partners (including embedded contractor engineers and U.S. or international government program offices); author and negotiate ICDs and interface contracts rather than just consume them.\nDesign & Documentation — Drive design reviews, ICDs, and post-mortems for your area; push the team toward higher rigor and close process gaps that span teams.\nPre-deployment Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for mission-ready systems and fleet-scale deployments (often 50–150+ units in disconnected environments); coordinate hardware/software compatibility, mission readiness, and Capability Release (CR) cadence with capability and feature teams.\nOn-site Test & Mission Support — Travel to test sites and customer exercises to support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, multi-agent live events, customer demonstrations), including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints.\nHardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy stacks, payload computers, and embedded systems in lab and field environments — including memory, CPU, and timing profiling under operationally-representative loads.\nMission Data & Debrief Support — Capture mission and test data, reproduce issues in simulation, and partner with autonomy capability owners to drive fixes back into the next build.\nContinuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, test/mission reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles.\nC2 Interoperability & Standards — Own the interface contracts with C2 providers and drive compliance against common message and open-systems standards (e.g., UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT).\nTravel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 20-30% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, range exercises, and integration events).\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience\nTypically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.\n2+ years of direct people-management experience (running 1:1s, performance reviews, hiring decisions, growth planning).\nDemonstrated experience building or growing an engineering team — including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new engineers.\nTrack record of mentoring engineers and growing their technical skill and career trajectory.\nDemonstrated experience leading a small technical team or owning a major capability from design through field delivery.\nExperience authoring or negotiating interface contracts / ICDs with internal or external stakeholders.\nDirect experience with launched effects, loitering munitions, expendable autonomous systems, or comparable small unmanned platforms.\nExperience with multi-agent, swarm, or fleet-scale autonomy.\nStrong proficiency in C++, with experience developing or integrating real-time or latency-sensitive systems.\nProficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics.\nFamiliarity with middleware, pub-sub, or IPC frameworks used in autonomy or robotics systems (e.g., DDS, message buses).\nHands-on experience supporting live exercises, customer demonstrations, or operational test events for launched effects or similar small unmanned systems.\nExperience with autonomy simulation environments for testing and validation.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance across the full stack.\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.\nAbility to obtain a SECRET clearance.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Direct experience with PX4 and/or ArduPilot at the platform integration level.\nExperience using and developing on QGroundControl (QGC) or other Qt-based ground control stations.\nProficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and analysis.\nExperience leading a feature crew, sub-program, or small team in an unmanned systems context.\nExperience growing engineers from mid-level into senior IC, or supporting promotion decisions through a leveling framework.\nExperience with air-gapped, disconnected, or otherwise constrained deployment of autonomous systems at fleet scale.\nFamiliarity with tactical edge C2 (e.g., TAK, CoT) and ground operator workflows.\nExperience working with embedded contractor engineers, FFRDC partners, or customer-funded staff augmentation models.\nExperience supporting international defense customer programs (FMS or direct commercial sales).\nExperience owning customer- or partner-facing technical relationships (e.g., autopilot vendors, C2 providers, government program offices).\nTrack record of cross-team improvements (process, rigor, documentation, or developer experience).\nFamiliarity with autonomy stacks, motion planning, or vehicle-control integration.\nCompetence in avionics bring-up, payload computer integration, or hardware-in-the-loop debugging.\nExperience with container orchestration (e.g., k3s, k3d, Docker) on embedded or payload compute.\nProficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing.\nBuild-system experience (e.g., Conan, CMake) and CI/CD pipeline familiarity.\nComfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews.\nExperience with common message and open-systems standards such as UCI, OMS, MOSA, or WOSA.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":220000,"max":330000},"text":"Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5153)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead a team of autonomy engineers working on launched effects programs — owning their delivery, their growth, and the technical health of your area. A core part of the job is growing the team: hiring strong engineers, mentoring them through hard technical work, and shaping their career development. You'll stay technically active — close enough to the code and the integration work to make sound technical decisions, to be credible to your team, and to lead them through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or program. You'll partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer/contractor partners that staff and operate alongside our team. This portfolio runs at a fast cadence — frequent Capability Release milestones, multi-agent fleet operations, air-gapped deployments at scale, and demanding live exercises — and you'll set the pace for your team accordingly.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Shield AI is seeking a Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering to lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers supporting customer deployment, adoption, and operational success with the Hivemind SDK. This is a highly technical, customer-facing leadership role focused on enabling the team to deliver excellent on-site customer support, deployment execution, and success in real-world environments. The manager will own team performance, customer outcomes, and the flow of actionable field feedback back into the company.
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In this role, you will manage, coach, and develop Forward Deployed Engineers who work directly with customer operators, engineers, and technical stakeholders to support onboarding, deployment, troubleshooting, and sustained use of Hivemind. You will help the team navigate complex technical environments, translate mission and program goals into concrete technical milestones, and drive progress during active engagements. You will also partner closely with internal engineering, product, Applications Engineering, and program teams to improve customer readiness, product usability, deployment playbooks, and long-term customer success.
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This role includes up to 30% travel, including frequent customer site visits and oversight of active customer engagements.
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Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of Forward Deployed Engineers responsible for customer deployments and technical customer success \nOwn team planning, prioritization, staffing, and execution for on-site and virtual customer engagements \nProvide technical leadership for customer onboarding, deployment, adoption, and operational success with the Hivemind SDK \nServe as an escalation point and trusted technical leader for customers using Hivemind in real-world environments \nTranslate customer goals, mission needs, and program objectives into clear technical milestones, execution plans, and team priorities \nDrive accountability across the team for achieving intended customer outcomes during active engagements \nGuide the team through debugging and resolution of complex software and integration issues \nPartner with customer teams and internal stakeholders to remove blockers, improve time-to-value, and sustain adoption \nBuild mechanisms to collect, synthesize, and communicate recurring customer pain points, product gaps, and field insights to internal teams \nRepresent the voice of the customer in internal planning and prioritization discussions \nCollaborate with product and engineering teams to improve product quality, usability, deployment readiness, and repeatable field execution \n\n"},{"text":"You should apply if:","content":"\n\n
You enjoy leading technical teams while staying close to customers and field execution \nYou are energized by coaching engineers through dynamic on-site challenges in real operational contexts \nYou can translate ambiguous customer needs into structured technical plans, team priorities, and measurable outcomes \nYou are comfortable making decisions, removing blockers, and helping a team drive progress under pressure \nYou have strong engineering fundamentals and can build credibility quickly with technical stakeholders, customers, and direct reports \nYou enjoy working across engineering, product, and customer teams to improve both product outcomes and customer success \nYou are passionate about or have great interest in autonomy, robotics, aerospace, defense technology, or deploying advanced software in the field \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field \n8+ years of relevant technical experience in software engineering, deployment engineering, solutions engineering, applications engineering, or forward deployed engineering \n2+ years of people management or formal technical leadership experience for engineers \nExperience in a customer-facing technical leadership role such as forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, applications engineering, or customer engineering \nStrong technical background in software engineering, including the ability to review and debug complex systems and guide technical tradeoffs \nStrong proficiency with modern C++ and experience with Python in a professional setting \nExcellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, coaching, and people leadership skills \nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills, with sound judgment under pressure \nAbility to operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability in ambiguous environments while leading a team through ambiguity \nAbility to travel up to 30% \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
3+ years of experience working in a startup environment \nExperience managing or leading teams in the defense, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems industry \nExperience building or scaling a forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, applications engineering, or customer engineering function \nExperience gathering field feedback, influencing product direction based on customer needs, and establishing repeatable customer success playbooks \n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI: ","content":"\n\n
Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering (R5188)","country":"GB","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering to lead a team of Forward Deployed Engineers supporting customer deployment, adoption, and operational success with the Hivemind SDK. This is a highly technical, customer-facing leadership role focused on enabling the team to deliver excellent on-site customer support, deployment execution, and success in real-world environments. The manager will own team performance, customer outcomes, and the flow of actionable field feedback back into the company.
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In this role, you will manage, coach, and develop Forward Deployed Engineers who work directly with customer operators, engineers, and technical stakeholders to support onboarding, deployment, troubleshooting, and sustained use of Hivemind. You will help the team navigate complex technical environments, translate mission and program goals into concrete technical milestones, and drive progress during active engagements. You will also partner closely with internal engineering, product, Applications Engineering, and program teams to improve customer readiness, product usability, deployment playbooks, and long-term customer success.
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This role includes up to 30% travel, including frequent customer site visits and oversight of active customer engagements.
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#LI-DM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Engineering","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1779238783034,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThe Hivemind Development Platform team seeks to improve the development velocity of Hivemind teams and customers by building the core tooling, package management, build systems, and developer workflows used across the Hivemind SDK ecosystem. This team owns the customer-facing developer experience for installing, building, packaging, releasing, and consuming Hivemind SDK components. \nThe team owns a standardized package manager built within Nix that is used to ship the SDK and enable customers to build their own packages against the SDK. This includes ownership of SDK package definitions, reproducible toolchains, target platforms, package distribution, developer environments, and the CLI experience. This also includes ownership of the licensing mechanism for developer seats and edge devices. The team also owns service-backed platform components including the build cluster service, telemetry and authentication services, and package hosting and distribution services. These services require clear operational ownership, reliability targets, observability, support workflows, and customer-facing expectations. \nThe Hivemind Development Platform Manager will lead this team as they work with product teams, internal engineers, and customers to identify friction in SDK development workflows and turn those needs into scalable product-facing platform features and self-service capabilities. These decisions impact all Hivemind SDK users, both internal and external. This manager will complement deep individual contributor expertise in build systems, packaging, licensing, and distributed systems by developing the operating model, processes, and service-readiness practices required to stand up and run these product components reliably. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Hivemind Development Platform team seeks to improve the development velocity of Hivemind teams and customers by building the core tooling, package management, build systems, and developer workflows used across the Hivemind SDK ecosystem. This team owns the customer-facing developer experience for installing, building, packaging, releasing, and consuming Hivemind SDK components.
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The team owns a standardized package manager built within Nix that is used to ship the SDK and enable customers to build their own packages against the SDK. This includes ownership of SDK package definitions, reproducible toolchains, target platforms, package distribution, developer environments, and the CLI experience. This also includes ownership of the licensing mechanism for developer seats and edge devices. The team also owns service-backed platform components including the build cluster service, telemetry and authentication services, and package hosting and distribution services. These services require clear operational ownership, reliability targets, observability, support workflows, and customer-facing expectations.
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The Hivemind Development Platform Manager will lead this team as they work with product teams, internal engineers, and customers to identify friction in SDK development workflows and turn those needs into scalable product-facing platform features and self-service capabilities. These decisions impact all Hivemind SDK users, both internal and external. This manager will complement deep individual contributor expertise in build systems, packaging, licensing, and distributed systems by developing the operating model, processes, and service-readiness practices required to stand up and run these product components reliably.
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Lead and grow the Hivemind Development Platform team - coach and develop engineers, manage performance, and foster a culture of technical excellence, user empathy, ownership, and continuous improvement. \nSet strategic direction for the Hivemind developer platform, in partnership with Product, Architecture, Software Operations and engineering leadership. \nOwn the developer platform roadmap, including SDK package management, Nix-based build infrastructure, developer environments, toolchains, target platforms, package distribution, and release workflows, including the operational readiness of service-backed components such as build clusters, package hosting, telemetry, authentication, and licensing. \nOwn the customer-facing SDK developer experience, including how users install the SDK, activate licenses, pull packages, build their own packages, and integrate with supported target platforms. \nDrive cross-functional collaboration with Pilot, EdgeOS, Forge, SoftOps, and customer-facing teams to understand friction points and convert them into clear platform requirements. \nOversee architecture decisions for the standardized Hivemind package manager, CLI, package repository services, toolchain definitions, and reproducible build environments with a practical understanding of distributed systems, service reliability, observability, and operational tradeoffs.\nEnsure the platform supports multi-language SDK development across C++, Python, Go, and TypeScript. \nDefine metrics and signals for SDK developer productivity, package reliability, build reproducibility, release quality, and customer adoption. \nRepresent the voice of SDK developers in engineering planning by championing ease-of-use, reproducibility, reliability, and clear ownership across the Hivemind ecosystem. \nEstablish lightweight operational excellence practices for developer platform services, including ownership models, runbooks, monitoring and alerting, service-level expectations, incident response, escalation paths, and release readiness.\n\n\n
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6+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Platform Engineering, Developer Infrastructure, or equivalent engineering roles \n2+ years of people leadership experience \n3+ years of strong understanding of C++, Linux, CMake, build systems, and software packaging in production systems. \nStrong technical judgment and ability to guide architecture across complex multi-team systems \nB.S. or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field \nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal \nYou are organized and methodical \nYou have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nDeep experience with Nix, flakes, binary caches, remote builders, cross-compilation, or custom Linux target platforms \nExperience building production-ready developer tools, package managers, SDKs, CLIs, or artifact distribution systems from scratch \nExperience with Python, Go, TypeScript, or multi-language package ecosystems \nExperience with building production webservices \n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":160000,"max":240000},"text":"Manager, Dev Platform Engineering (R4979)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Hivemind Development Platform team seeks to improve the development velocity of Hivemind teams and customers by building the core tooling, package management, build systems, and developer workflows used across the Hivemind SDK ecosystem. This team owns the customer-facing developer experience for installing, building, packaging, releasing, and consuming Hivemind SDK components.
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The team owns a standardized package manager built within Nix that is used to ship the SDK and enable customers to build their own packages against the SDK. This includes ownership of SDK package definitions, reproducible toolchains, target platforms, package distribution, developer environments, and the CLI experience. This also includes ownership of the licensing mechanism for developer seats and edge devices. The team also owns service-backed platform components including the build cluster service, telemetry and authentication services, and package hosting and distribution services. These services require clear operational ownership, reliability targets, observability, support workflows, and customer-facing expectations.
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The Hivemind Development Platform Manager will lead this team as they work with product teams, internal engineers, and customers to identify friction in SDK development workflows and turn those needs into scalable product-facing platform features and self-service capabilities. These decisions impact all Hivemind SDK users, both internal and external. This manager will complement deep individual contributor expertise in build systems, packaging, licensing, and distributed systems by developing the operating model, processes, and service-readiness practices required to stand up and run these product components reliably.
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#LI-KC3
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Quality","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1782865198274,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAre you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!\nThe Hivemind Integration & Test team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers a seamless developer experience and enables customers to build world-class autonomous systems. We focus on integrating, validating, and continuously improving the Hivemind ecosystem—spanning autonomy behaviors, sensor processing, multi-agent coordination, ground-control systems, and embedded platforms. Our mission is to ensure that autonomy developers can efficiently build, test, and deploy autonomous applications that meet real-world mission objectives.\n\nIn this role, you will lead a team responsible for integrating, validating, and scaling the Hivemind autonomy platform across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and operational environments. You will serve as both a technical leader and people manager—guiding engineers in the development of robust integration and test capabilities while remaining actively engaged in hands-on system integration, validation, and customer-focused workflows.\nAs a power user of the Hivemind SDK, you will develop a deep understanding of its capabilities, identify gaps from a customer perspective, and drive improvements across the platform. You will partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Program teams to integrate new autonomy capabilities, evaluate feature completeness, and ensure customers can efficiently build, test, and deploy mission-ready autonomous systems. This position bridges technical leadership, engineering execution, and real-world autonomy applications—ensuring our platform empowers customers to build reliable, world-class autonomous systems.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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The Hivemind Integration & Test team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers a seamless developer experience and enables customers to build world-class autonomous systems. We focus on integrating, validating, and continuously improving the Hivemind ecosystem—spanning autonomy behaviors, sensor processing, multi-agent coordination, ground-control systems, and embedded platforms. Our mission is to ensure that autonomy developers can efficiently build, test, and deploy autonomous applications that meet real-world mission objectives.
In this role, you will lead a team responsible for integrating, validating, and scaling the Hivemind autonomy platform across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and operational environments. You will serve as both a technical leader and people manager—guiding engineers in the development of robust integration and test capabilities while remaining actively engaged in hands-on system integration, validation, and customer-focused workflows.
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As a power user of the Hivemind SDK, you will develop a deep understanding of its capabilities, identify gaps from a customer perspective, and drive improvements across the platform. You will partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Program teams to integrate new autonomy capabilities, evaluate feature completeness, and ensure customers can efficiently build, test, and deploy mission-ready autonomous systems. This position bridges technical leadership, engineering execution, and real-world autonomy applications—ensuring our platform empowers customers to build reliable, world-class autonomous systems.
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Mentor, and develop a team of engineers focused on software integration, system validation, and developer experience.\nEstablish team priorities, drive execution, and foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.\nActively contribute to system integration, validation, and debugging activities and develop deep expertise in our autonomy stack.\nGuide the architecture and implementation of integration frameworks, deployment workflows, and configuration management tools that streamline validation across Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and flight environments.\nReview system logs, telemetry, and rosbag data to diagnose integration defects\nLead cross-functional investigations, establish corrective actions, and create tooling that accelerates debugging and issue resolution.\nEnsure integrated capabilities meet product requirements and interface specifications.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD. \nProficiency in programming languages including Python or C++. \nExperience with autonomous systems or middleware. \nDemonstrated experience designing integration workflows, communicating system dependencies, and triaging and reporting integration defects across subsystem boundaries.\nStrong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. \nExcellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership. \nExperience leading software integration engineers and owning integration roadmaps and release schedules\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Demonstrated experience building complex systems with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. \nExperience with hardware or embedded systems. \nExpert knowledge of Python. \nExperience with ROS. \nExperience with white box testing \nFamiliarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications. \nExperience supporting customer applications\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":160000,"max":240000},"text":"Manager, Engineering - Software Integration (R5237)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
\n
The Hivemind Integration & Test team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers a seamless developer experience and enables customers to build world-class autonomous systems. We focus on integrating, validating, and continuously improving the Hivemind ecosystem—spanning autonomy behaviors, sensor processing, multi-agent coordination, ground-control systems, and embedded platforms. Our mission is to ensure that autonomy developers can efficiently build, test, and deploy autonomous applications that meet real-world mission objectives.
In this role, you will lead a team responsible for integrating, validating, and scaling the Hivemind autonomy platform across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and operational environments. You will serve as both a technical leader and people manager—guiding engineers in the development of robust integration and test capabilities while remaining actively engaged in hands-on system integration, validation, and customer-focused workflows.
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As a power user of the Hivemind SDK, you will develop a deep understanding of its capabilities, identify gaps from a customer perspective, and drive improvements across the platform. You will partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Program teams to integrate new autonomy capabilities, evaluate feature completeness, and ensure customers can efficiently build, test, and deploy mission-ready autonomous systems. This position bridges technical leadership, engineering execution, and real-world autonomy applications—ensuring our platform empowers customers to build reliable, world-class autonomous systems.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780361327588,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a highly technical and operationally focused Field Integration & Test Manager to lead maritime and expeditionary integration activities supporting the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system. This role is responsible for managing a multidisciplinary field operations team and overseeing the successful planning, execution, and sustainment of shipboard and land-based integration efforts across customer platforms.\nThe Field Integration & Test Manager serves as the technical authority for field integration operations, providing guidance, mentorship, and escalation support to deployed field teams responsible for RF systems, Network Communications architectures, shipboard installations, and operational system validation.\nThis role is primarily focused on technical leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination rather than day-to-day field execution. However, the ideal candidate must remain capable of supporting on-site integration, troubleshooting, and customer operations as needed during critical deployments, testing events, or operational escalations.\nThe ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with deep experience in RF communications, maritime integration, spectrum management, and complex system deployment in operational environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a highly technical and operationally focused Field Integration & Test Manager to lead maritime and expeditionary integration activities supporting the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system. This role is responsible for managing a multidisciplinary field operations team and overseeing the successful planning, execution, and sustainment of shipboard and land-based integration efforts across customer platforms.
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The Field Integration & Test Manager serves as the technical authority for field integration operations, providing guidance, mentorship, and escalation support to deployed field teams responsible for RF systems, Network Communications architectures, shipboard installations, and operational system validation.
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This role is primarily focused on technical leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination rather than day-to-day field execution. However, the ideal candidate must remain capable of supporting on-site integration, troubleshooting, and customer operations as needed during critical deployments, testing events, or operational escalations.
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The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with deep experience in RF communications, maritime integration, spectrum management, and complex system deployment in operational environments.
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Team Leadership & Technical Oversight
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Lead and manage a field integration team consisting of Field Engineers, Air Vehicle Operators and Field Integration Specialists.\n
Serve as the senior technical advisor and escalation point for field integration operations.\n
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and operational support to deployed field teams during installations, troubleshooting, and customer operations.\n
Establish integration standards, troubleshooting methodologies, installation procedures, and field best practices.\n
Coordinate staffing, deployment readiness, and operational support activities across multiple concurrent integration efforts.\n
Drive operational excellence, safety, and technical quality across all field integration activities.\n\n
Maritime Integration & Installation Oversight
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Oversee shipboard and land-based integration activities supporting V-BAT deployments on maritime and expeditionary platforms.\n
Oversee planning and execution of:\n\nSite surveys\n
Shipboard integration assessments\n
Installation planning\n
System commissioning and operational readiness activities\n\n\n
Provide technical oversight for installation and calibration of various communication systems and associated networking infrastructure\n
Review and validate integration plans, antenna layouts, RF configurations, and installation approaches to ensure operational effectiveness and platform compatibility.\n
Ensure all installations comply with maritime safety standards, EMI/EMC requirements, and platform-specific operational constraints.\n\n
RF Communications & Spectrum Management
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Serve as the subject matter expert for RF communications systems and maritime electromagnetic operating environments.\n
Guide field teams in:\n\nLink Margin Analysis\n
RF troubleshooting\n
Link testing and optimization\n
Interference mitigation\n
Antenna placement and calibration\n\n\n
Support system performance analysis and operational readiness validation in complex maritime RF environments.\n
Coordinate with engineering teams to identify systemic RF or integration issues and drive corrective actions.\n
Provide technical recommendations to improve communications reliability, integration efficiency, and fielded system performance.\n\n
System Integration, Test & Verification
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Oversee post-installation checkout, system verification, and operational readiness testing activities.\n
Coordinate integration and regression testing efforts with Engineering and System Test.\n
Support customer demonstrations, acceptance testing, and operational evaluations.\n
Ensure disciplined execution of installation verification, calibration validation, and system readiness procedures.\n\n
Customer Engagement & Cross-Functional Coordination
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Serve as the primary technical interface between Shield AI, customers, ship crews, and program stakeholders during integration activities.\n
Translate customer operational requirements into executable integration plans and technical solutions.\n
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Flight Operations, System Test, and Program Management teams to resolve integration and operational issues.\n\n
Documentation & Process Development
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Ensure accurate documentation of installation configurations, calibration data, RF assessments, test results, and field observations.\n
Develop and maintain installation procedures, integration checklists, and operational best practices.\n
Standardize field integration workflows to improve scalability, repeatability, and operational efficiency.\n\n
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline.\n8+ years of experience supporting field integration, system test, RF systems, maritime operations, or deployed technical operations.\n3+ years of experience leading technical teams in operational or field environments.\nStrong understanding of RF communications systems, including:\n\nS-band\nC-band\nSATCOM/BLOS systems\nAntennas and RF distribution systems\n\n\nExperience with:\n\nSpectrum analyzers\nRF Components\nLink testing\nEMI/EMC mitigation\nNetworking hardware and communications system\n\n\nStrong technical understanding of shipboard integration practices, maritime communications architectures, and operational deployment constraints.\nAbility to lead technical troubleshooting efforts across RF, networking, and system integration domains in operational environments.\nStrong communication and customer-facing skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, and customer teams.\nWillingness to travel as required to support critical integration events, customer operations, testing activities, and deployment support.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV) or autonomous systems.\nFamiliarity with military maritime platforms and naval integration processes.\nPrior experience supporting defense programs or operational military customers.\nKnowledge of shipboard safety standards and maritime integration constraints.\nExperience supporting developmental test, operational test, or flight test activities.\nActive U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one.\nPrior military service, especially within naval, aviation, communications, or electronic warfare fields.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Manager, Field Integration & Test (R5104)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a highly technical and operationally focused Field Integration & Test Manager to lead maritime and expeditionary integration activities supporting the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system. This role is responsible for managing a multidisciplinary field operations team and overseeing the successful planning, execution, and sustainment of shipboard and land-based integration efforts across customer platforms.
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The Field Integration & Test Manager serves as the technical authority for field integration operations, providing guidance, mentorship, and escalation support to deployed field teams responsible for RF systems, Network Communications architectures, shipboard installations, and operational system validation.
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This role is primarily focused on technical leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination rather than day-to-day field execution. However, the ideal candidate must remain capable of supporting on-site integration, troubleshooting, and customer operations as needed during critical deployments, testing events, or operational escalations.
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The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills with deep experience in RF communications, maritime integration, spectrum management, and complex system deployment in operational environments.
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#LI-JM1
#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Production Planning","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1782289377737,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a highly driven Materials Planning & Logistics Manager to lead supply planning, material readiness, inventory strategy, and execution for next-generation autonomous aircraft development programs and a new greenfield manufacturing facility. This role is critical in establishing the material flow, planning processes, warehouse operations, and logistics infrastructure required to successfully transition advanced products from development into scalable production.
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The ideal candidate combines strong operational leadership with hands-on execution, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has experience building manufacturing and supply chain capabilities from the ground up. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure material availability supports aggressive development schedules and facility ramp objectives.
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Development Program Materials Planning
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Lead material planning activities for development programs. \n
Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement to develop and maintain accurate build plans that are aligned with program milestones. \n
Manage the release of work to the production floor and KPIs to monitor performance.\n
Identify long-lead material risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule.\n
Create and manage recovery schedules.\n
Drive engineering change management processes to support rapid development and ECO implementation. \n
Develop planning models that support rapid prototyping, design iteration, and low-rate initial production activities. \n
Develop and implement scalable processes that support future production growth. \n\n
Greenfield Facility Build & Operational Readiness
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Lead planning and logistics readiness activities for a new manufacturing facility. \n
Design and implement warehouse, stockroom, and material flow processes from receiving through point-of-use consumption. \n
Establish inventory control procedures, material storage standards, and transaction discipline. \n
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities teams to optimize material movement and operational efficiency. \n\n
Team Leadership
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Create a culture focused on accountability, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and mission execution. \n
Establish standard work and training programs. \n
Drive cross-functional collaboration to solve complex challenges. \n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field. \n5+ years of experience in materials planning, production control, logistics, inventory management, or supply chain operations. \nExperience supporting complex hardware development programs in aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments. \nDemonstrated experience implementing or scaling material planning and inventory management processes. \nStrong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain planning methodologies. \nExperience managing material readiness for new product introduction (NPI) and engineering development programs. \nAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment with evolving priorities. \nExcellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facility launches or major facility expansions. \nAerospace, defense, unmanned systems, or advanced technology manufacturing experience. \nExperience with Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, or similar ERP platforms. \nAPICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent. \nFamiliarity with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and government contracting requirements. \nLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence experience. \nExperience supporting production ramp and transition from development to rate manufacturing. \n\n"},{"text":"Why Shield AI:","content":"\n
At Shield AI, you'll help build technology that matters. You'll work alongside world-class engineers, operators, and innovators solving some of the most challenging problems in autonomy and national security. This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of a rapidly growing aerospace and defense company while helping bring revolutionary autonomous systems into operational service.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a highly driven Materials Planning & Logistics Manager to lead supply planning, material readiness, inventory strategy, and execution for next-generation autonomous aircraft development programs and a new greenfield manufacturing facility. This role is critical in establishing the material flow, planning processes, warehouse operations, and logistics infrastructure required to successfully transition advanced products from development into scalable production.
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The ideal candidate combines strong operational leadership with hands-on execution, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has experience building manufacturing and supply chain capabilities from the ground up. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Procurement, and Operations teams to ensure material availability supports aggressive development schedules and facility ramp objectives.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780093364823,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead the development and execution of engine and thrust vector control (TVC) systems for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role leads a team of propulsion engineers and technicians responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and operating flight-critical propulsion hardware from concept through flight and operational deployment.\nYou will work closely with propulsion Responsible Engineers (REs), controls, airframe, flight test, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure engine and TVC development aligns with vehicle-level objectives, mission requirements, and program milestones. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on engagement, and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced aerospace development environment.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead the development and execution of engine and thrust vector control (TVC) systems for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role leads a team of propulsion engineers and technicians responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and operating flight-critical propulsion hardware from concept through flight and operational deployment.
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You will work closely with propulsion Responsible Engineers (REs), controls, airframe, flight test, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure engine and TVC development aligns with vehicle-level objectives, mission requirements, and program milestones. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on engagement, and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced aerospace development environment.
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Experience with fighter-class or low-bypass turbofan propulsion systems.\nFamiliarity with engine controls, TVC systems, transient response, and actuator integration.\nExperience with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, FEA, or propulsion performance analysis tools.\nBackground in rocket propulsion or thrust vector control systems.\nExperience operating in hardware-centric, test-driven aerospace environments.\nM.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":230000},"text":"Manager, Propulsion (Engine) (R5086)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead the development and execution of engine and thrust vector control (TVC) systems for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role leads a team of propulsion engineers and technicians responsible for developing, integrating, testing, and operating flight-critical propulsion hardware from concept through flight and operational deployment.
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You will work closely with propulsion Responsible Engineers (REs), controls, airframe, flight test, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure engine and TVC development aligns with vehicle-level objectives, mission requirements, and program milestones. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on engagement, and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced aerospace development environment.
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#LI-MS1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780094721239,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead fuel system development and integration for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees the architecture, integration, testing, and operational support of flight-critical fuel systems operating across demanding thermal environments, aggressive maneuvering conditions, and mission-critical operating profiles. \nYou will lead engineers and technicians responsible for fuel tanks, fuel delivery systems, venting, pressurization, level sensing, and associated propulsion fluid systems. This role requires deep technical understanding, strong execution leadership, and close coordination across propulsion, flight test, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead fuel system development and integration for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees the architecture, integration, testing, and operational support of flight-critical fuel systems operating across demanding thermal environments, aggressive maneuvering conditions, and mission-critical operating profiles.\n
You will lead engineers and technicians responsible for fuel tanks, fuel delivery systems, venting, pressurization, level sensing, and associated propulsion fluid systems. This role requires deep technical understanding, strong execution leadership, and close coordination across propulsion, flight test, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams.
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Lead fuel system development activities from architecture through testing and flight operations.\nSupport and mentor fuel system REs responsible for fuel tanks, pumps, valves, vent systems, and associated propulsion hardware.\nDrive system integration efforts considering elevated-G maneuvers, transient operation, vapor ingestion, cavitation, thermal effects, and fault tolerance.\nGuide teams through fuel system thermodynamic and fluid dynamic trade studies involving heat soak, vapor pressure behavior, venting, and transient flow response.\nCoordinate testing activities, instrumentation planning, and performance validation efforts.\nSupport failure investigations, root cause analysis, and design iteration activities.\nEnsure schedules, technical execution, and supplier activities remain aligned with program goals.\nCollaborate closely with propulsion, airframe, mission systems, and manufacturing teams.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.\n7-10+ years of experience developing aerospace fuel or fluid systems.\nStrong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and aerospace propulsion fundamentals.\nDeep understanding of compressible and incompressible flow systems and aerospace fluid dynamics.\nExperience with fuel system integration, testing, and operational support.\nExperience leading engineering teams or major subsystem development activities.\nU.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with jet-powered UAVs, tactical aircraft, or aerospace fuel systems.\nFamiliarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or fluid system modeling tools.\nExperience with slosh dynamics, cavitation, vapor ingestion, venting, thermal management, and pressurization systems.\nBackground in rocket propulsion fluid systems.\nExperience operating in test-driven aerospace development environments.\nM.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":150000,"max":230000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Manager, Propulsion (Fuel System) (R5088)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead fuel system development and integration for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees the architecture, integration, testing, and operational support of flight-critical fuel systems operating across demanding thermal environments, aggressive maneuvering conditions, and mission-critical operating profiles.\n
You will lead engineers and technicians responsible for fuel tanks, fuel delivery systems, venting, pressurization, level sensing, and associated propulsion fluid systems. This role requires deep technical understanding, strong execution leadership, and close coordination across propulsion, flight test, manufacturing, and vehicle integration teams.
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#LI-MS1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780094153378,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion subsystem and component development for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees the development of flight-critical propulsion hardware including valves, ducting, secondary structures, thermal systems, bleed air systems, oil systems, and integrated mechanical components operating in challenging thermal, vibration, and mass-constrained environments.\nYou will lead a multidisciplinary team of propulsion engineers and technicians responsible for cradle-to-grave development of propulsion components and subsystem architectures. This role requires strong technical leadership, execution ownership, and close coordination across propulsion, airframe, manufacturing, controls, and flight test organizations.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion subsystem and component development for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees the development of flight-critical propulsion hardware including valves, ducting, secondary structures, thermal systems, bleed air systems, oil systems, and integrated mechanical components operating in challenging thermal, vibration, and mass-constrained environments.
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You will lead a multidisciplinary team of propulsion engineers and technicians responsible for cradle-to-grave development of propulsion components and subsystem architectures. This role requires strong technical leadership, execution ownership, and close coordination across propulsion, airframe, manufacturing, controls, and flight test organizations.
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Lead propulsion subsystem and component development activities from concept through flight operations.\nMentor propulsion REs responsible for propulsion hardware design, integration, testing, and operational support.\nLead the design and development of propulsion components requiring careful balance of mass, thermal capability, structural integrity, manufacturability, and performance.\nGuide engineering teams through challenging thermal and flow environments involving high temperatures, pressure loads, vibration, and transient operation.\nDrive component-level architecture and integration decisions for valves, actuators, ducts, mounts, and supporting propulsion hardware.\nDrive cross-functional alignment between design, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and vehicle teams.\nSupport technical reviews, integration planning, and root cause investigations.\nDrive team execution, staffing priorities, technical rigor, and measurable results.\nCoordinate supplier activities and technical deliverables supporting propulsion hardware.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.\n7-10+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion, fluid systems, or hardware development environments.\nExperience leading engineering teams or complex subsystem development efforts.\nStrong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and aerospace propulsion fundamentals.\nStrong understanding of aerospace component design, structural integration, and thermal/mechanical design constraints.\nHands-on experience supporting development hardware and rapid iteration programs.\nU.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience designing propulsion subsystems including valves, bleed air systems, oil systems, ducting, thermal systems, or structural integration hardware.\nFamiliarity with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEA, GFSSP, or REFPROP.\nExperience designing high-performance aerospace components operating in thermally stressed or high-vibration environments.\nFamiliarity with valve design, sealing strategies, high-temperature materials, and flow path optimization.\nBackground in rocket propulsion, turbomachinery, or high-temperature aerospace hardware.\nExperience operating in test-driven aerospace development environments.\nM.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":230000},"text":"Manager, Propulsion (Systems & Components) (R5087)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion subsystem and component development for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees the development of flight-critical propulsion hardware including valves, ducting, secondary structures, thermal systems, bleed air systems, oil systems, and integrated mechanical components operating in challenging thermal, vibration, and mass-constrained environments.
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You will lead a multidisciplinary team of propulsion engineers and technicians responsible for cradle-to-grave development of propulsion components and subsystem architectures. This role requires strong technical leadership, execution ownership, and close coordination across propulsion, airframe, manufacturing, controls, and flight test organizations.
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#LI-MS1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780094455354,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion test development and execution for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees propulsion test infrastructure, engine testing, subsystem validation, and flight test support activities required to mature propulsion hardware from development through operational readiness.\nYou will lead a team of propulsion test engineers and technicians responsible for designing, building, and operating propulsion test stands and facilities supporting engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, and TVC systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational awareness, hands-on involvement in testing activities, and the ability to rapidly solve complex technical problems in demanding test environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion test development and execution for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees propulsion test infrastructure, engine testing, subsystem validation, and flight test support activities required to mature propulsion hardware from development through operational readiness.
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You will lead a team of propulsion test engineers and technicians responsible for designing, building, and operating propulsion test stands and facilities supporting engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, and TVC systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational awareness, hands-on involvement in testing activities, and the ability to rapidly solve complex technical problems in demanding test environments.
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Lead propulsion test planning and execution from component-level development through flight readiness.\nOversee the design, analysis, and construction of propulsion test stands, fixtures, instrumentation systems, and safety systems.\nSupport propulsion REs in defining test objectives, instrumentation strategies, and data analysis methodologies.\nGuide teams through propulsion thermodynamic analysis, transient characterization, thermal performance evaluation, and operability validation.\nDrive root cause investigations and rapid troubleshooting efforts during testing activities.\nCoordinate test schedules, facility readiness, staffing, and supplier support.\nEnsure propulsion testing aligns with vehicle-level milestones and program priorities.\nLead development of test processes, standards, and operational best practices.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.\n7-10+ years of experience in propulsion testing or aerospace development programs.\nStrong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and aerospace propulsion fundamentals.\nStrong understanding of gas turbine engine testing, instrumentation, transient response, and propulsion system integration.\nHands-on experience designing or operating propulsion test stands and facilities.\nExperience leading technical teams and coordinating complex test operations.\nU.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
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Experience testing fighter-class or low-bypass turbofan propulsion systems.\nFamiliarity with Python, REFPROP, GFSSP, ANSYS, FEA, or propulsion performance analysis tools.\nExperience with controls integration, TVC testing, transient characterization, or operability mapping.\nBackground in rocket propulsion testing or hot-fire development environments.\nExperience operating in hardware-centric, test-driven aerospace organizations.\nM.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.\n\n\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Manager of Propulsion to lead propulsion test development and execution for the X-BAT vehicle, powered by a fighter-class, afterburning jet engine. This role oversees propulsion test infrastructure, engine testing, subsystem validation, and flight test support activities required to mature propulsion hardware from development through operational readiness.
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You will lead a team of propulsion test engineers and technicians responsible for designing, building, and operating propulsion test stands and facilities supporting engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, and TVC systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational awareness, hands-on involvement in testing activities, and the ability to rapidly solve complex technical problems in demanding test environments.
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#LI-JM1
#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780616564041,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) for VBAT manufacturing operations. This role ensures product conformity, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing quality across VBAT production, inspection, and testing.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) for VBAT manufacturing operations. This role ensures product conformity, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing quality across VBAT production, inspection, and testing.
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Quality Management System (QMS)
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Maintain and improve the company Quality Management System in alignment with AS9100 standard.\n
Develop, implement, and enforce quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and inspection criteria.\n
Support external customer and regulatory audits.\n
Drive compliance to AS9100 principles and customer-specific quality requirements.\n\n
Manufacturing Quality Oversight
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Lead quality operations across VBAT assembly, composite fabrication, avionics integration, mechanical assembly, and test operations.\n
Ensure robust in-process and final inspection processes are in place and effective.\n
Establish inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and manufacturing quality controls.\n
Monitor production quality metrics including defects, escapes, rework, scrap, MRB activity, and yield.\n
Partner with production and manufacturing leadership to improve build quality, process discipline, and throughput.\n\n
Nonconformance & Corrective Action
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Own the Material Review Board (MRB) process and disposition of nonconforming material.\n
Drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure.\n
Ensure containment actions are timely and effective while long-term solutions are implemented.\n\n
Inspection
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Oversee inspection personnel including in-process inspection and final acceptance testing.\n
Ensure calibrated tooling and measurement systems are maintained and compliant.\n
Improve inspection efficiency while maintaining product integrity and traceability.\n\n
Leadership & Team Development
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Build and develop a high-performing quality organization in a startup-growth environment.\n
Mentor Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians.\n
Promote a proactive quality culture focused on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.\n
Drive cross-functional collaboration between Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.\n\n
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.\n5–10+ years of quality experience in aerospace, defense, UAV, aviation, or complex electromechanical manufacturing.\n3+ years of leadership or management experience.\nExperience supporting low-rate/high-mix manufacturing environments.\nExperience working directly on production floors and collaborating cross-functionally.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nAS9100 internal or lead auditor certification.\nFamiliarity with defense contracting and customer quality requirements.\nExperience implementing quality systems in scaling manufacturing environments.\nWorking knowledge of ERP/MES systems and quality data analysis tools.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":130000,"max":200000},"text":"Manager, Quality (R5120)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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\nThe Quality Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) for VBAT manufacturing operations. This role ensures product conformity, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing quality across VBAT production, inspection, and testing.
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Job Description:
\nAs the VBAT Simulation Lead, you will be responsible for improving and scaling our simulation capabilities for the V-BAT and future aircraft. You will design, resource, manage, build and integrate tooling across our various engineering teams (e.g. Aerodynamics, GNC, Propulsion, etc.) to enable efficient and scalable simulation workflows. Your simulation solutions will be a key development tool for other engineers and also a critical gate in our release process.
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Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or containerized application development \nFamiliarity with rigid body dynamics (e.g. Euler’s equations, quaternions), aerodynamics, propulsion systems, etc. \nExperience with Python 3 and data science frameworks (e.g. NumPy, Pandas, Dagster) \nExperience with robotics concepts, including node-based architectures such as ROS or similar middleware frameworks. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":160000,"max":240000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Manager, Simulation Engineering (R4870)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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YouTube.
Job Description:
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1774549392649,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThis position is ideal for an individual who thrives on building advanced perception systems that enable autonomous aircraft to operate effectively in complex and contested environments. A successful candidate will be skilled in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs. The role requires strong algorithmic thinking, deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems, and the ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions. We are seeking a skilled and motivated manager to lead technical teams and support direct projects integrating perception solutions for defense platforms.\n \nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Perception Engineers are instrumental in creating the situational awareness that underpins autonomy, ensuring our systems understand and respond to the operational environment with speed, precision, and resilience.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on building advanced perception systems that enable autonomous aircraft to operate effectively in complex and contested environments. A successful candidate will be skilled in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs. The role requires strong algorithmic thinking, deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems, and the ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions. We are seeking a skilled and motivated manager to lead technical teams and support direct projects integrating perception solutions for defense platforms.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on building advanced perception systems that enable autonomous aircraft to operate effectively in complex and contested environments. A successful candidate will be skilled in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs. The role requires strong algorithmic thinking, deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems, and the ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions. We are seeking a skilled and motivated manager to lead technical teams and support direct projects integrating perception solutions for defense platforms.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1774546329988,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Solutions function is tasked with developing and deploying software applications that facilitate critical & advanced operational capabilities across various systems and use cases. This includes the design of interfaces and solutions for over-the-air (OTA) updates, operator training tools, maintenance management systems, and comprehensive flight data analysis capabilities.\nThe team focuses on creating intuitive, robust, and scalable software solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring that aircraft users and customers experience enhanced product operability and usability.\n\nAs a Solutions Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the architecture, design, and development of integrated software applications that deploy software updates and optimize in-house flight operations.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nThe Solutions function is tasked with developing and deploying software applications that facilitate critical & advanced operational capabilities across various systems and use cases. This includes the design of interfaces and solutions for over-the-air (OTA) updates, operator training tools, maintenance management systems, and comprehensive flight data analysis capabilities.
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As a Solutions Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the architecture, design, and development of integrated software applications that deploy software updates and optimize in-house flight operations.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Solutions function is tasked with developing and deploying software applications that facilitate critical & advanced operational capabilities across various systems and use cases. This includes the design of interfaces and solutions for over-the-air (OTA) updates, operator training tools, maintenance management systems, and comprehensive flight data analysis capabilities.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI's Software Test & Automation Team is responsible for developing the verification, validation, and automation capabilities that enable rapid delivery of Hivemind autonomy across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio. The team provides objective evidence of software quality, reliability, and mission readiness by developing scalable automation frameworks, repeatable validation environments, and software readiness assessments spanning Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL), and operational test environments.
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As the Software Test & Automation Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for defining verification strategies, building automated validation capabilities, and establishing software readiness standards across a diverse portfolio that includes XBAT, VBAT, Weapons, Space, Maritime, and other emerging autonomy programs. You will partner closely with software engineering, systems engineering, platform integration, digital infrastructure, and flight test organizations to ensure autonomy capabilities are thoroughly validated and ready for operational deployment.
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This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing engineering teams, developing scalable automation strategies, and improving software quality through modern verification and continuous validation practices.
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Lead and grow a team of Software Test & Automation Engineers supporting Expeditionary and Emerging Operations. \nDefine verification and validation strategies spanning simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and operational test environments. \nDrive the development of automated regression testing, validation frameworks, and test infrastructure that improve software quality and engineering velocity. \nEstablish software readiness criteria, quality gates, and objective performance metrics used to assess autonomy maturity throughout the development lifecycle. \nPartner with Digital Infrastructure to integrate automated validation into CI/CD pipelines and expand continuous testing capabilities. \nDevelop common automation frameworks, reusable test assets, and validation methodologies across multiple autonomy programs. \nCoordinate software readiness activities with software engineering, systems engineering, platform integration, and flight test teams. \nDevelop technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and engineering priorities aligned with organizational objectives. \nMentor engineers, conduct performance reviews, recruit top talent, and foster technical excellence across the organization. \nPresent software readiness assessments, technical risks, and validation status to program leadership, Chief Engineers, and executive stakeholders. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Lead and grow a team of Software Test & Automation Engineers supporting Expeditionary and Emerging Operations. \nDefine verification and validation strategies spanning simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and operational test environments. \nDrive the development of automated regression testing, validation frameworks, and test infrastructure that improve software quality and engineering velocity. \nEstablish software readiness criteria, quality gates, and objective performance metrics used to assess autonomy maturity throughout the development lifecycle. \nPartner with Digital Infrastructure to integrate automated validation into CI/CD pipelines and expand continuous testing capabilities. \nDevelop common automation frameworks, reusable test assets, and validation methodologies across multiple autonomy programs. \nCoordinate software readiness activities with software engineering, systems engineering, platform integration, and flight test teams. \nDevelop technical roadmaps, staffing plans, and engineering priorities aligned with organizational objectives. \nMentor engineers, conduct performance reviews, recruit top talent, and foster technical excellence across the organization. \nPresent software readiness assessments, technical risks, and validation status to program leadership, Chief Engineers, and executive stakeholders. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting autonomous systems, robotics, or unmanned platforms. \nExperience with software quality tools such as SonarQube. \nExperience with ROS. \nExperience developing software readiness metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting. \nExperience supporting DoD programs and customer demonstrations. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":160000,"max":240000},"text":"Manager, Software Test & Autonomation (R5461)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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Shield AI's Software Test & Automation Team is responsible for developing the verification, validation, and automation capabilities that enable rapid delivery of Hivemind autonomy across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio. The team provides objective evidence of software quality, reliability, and mission readiness by developing scalable automation frameworks, repeatable validation environments, and software readiness assessments spanning Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL), and operational test environments.
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As the Software Test & Automation Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for defining verification strategies, building automated validation capabilities, and establishing software readiness standards across a diverse portfolio that includes XBAT, VBAT, Weapons, Space, Maritime, and other emerging autonomy programs. You will partner closely with software engineering, systems engineering, platform integration, digital infrastructure, and flight test organizations to ensure autonomy capabilities are thoroughly validated and ready for operational deployment.
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This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing engineering teams, developing scalable automation strategies, and improving software quality through modern verification and continuous validation practices.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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As a Systems Integration Engineer, you will independently own the design, installation, and integration of aircraft systems and components while supporting the development of complete subsystem installations. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver manufacturable, maintainable, and reliable aircraft hardware.
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The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing aircraft hardware and installation solutions and enjoys solving multidisciplinary integration challenges involving structures, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and production.
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Independently design machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components for aircraft applications.\nDevelop aircraft installation layouts that optimize packaging, accessibility, serviceability, manufacturability, and weight.\nDesign routing paths for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, and ECS systems while coordinating interfaces with adjacent aircraft structures and subsystems.\nDevelop detailed engineering drawings, installation drawings, and assembly documentation in accordance with company drafting standards.\nMaintain CAD assemblies, product structures, BOMs, and engineering releases within PLM systems.\nApply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure manufacturable and interchangeable designs.\nSupport prototype aircraft builds, production integration, and manufacturing issue resolution.\nInvestigate installation and integration issues through structured root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate avionics and other system components seamlessly within the aircraft\nPerform engineering calculations to support design decisions and evaluate structural adequacy.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.\n3+ years of professional experience designing and integrating mechanical systems for aircraft, aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical products.\nDemonstrated experience designing machined, fabricated, composite, and sheet metal components from concept through production release.\nProficiency developing complex 3D CAD models, large assemblies, installation layouts, and detailed engineering drawings using NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, or equivalent CAD software.\nExperience managing engineering data, product structures, Bills of Material (BOMs), and drawing releases using PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE.\nWorking knowledge of aircraft installation practices, subsystem packaging, interface management, equipment mounting, and maintainability considerations.\nExperience developing installation layouts and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, fuel, pneumatic, ECS, or similar mechanical systems.\nWorking knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and experience performing tolerance stack-up analyses.\nExperience supporting prototype builds, manufacturing, aircraft assembly, installation, and production issue resolution.\nAbility to investigate integration issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.\nExperience collaborating with Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Stress, Avionics, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test Engineering organizations throughout the product development lifecycle.\nStrong organizational, communication, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience integrating aircraft subsystems on unmanned aircrafts, fixed wing, eVTOL, or other aerospace platforms.\nExperience leading mechanical work packages or owning subsystem-level hardware from concept through production.\nExperience performing structural hand calculations, free-body diagrams, load path evaluations, or preliminary stress analyses to support mechanical design decisions.\nExperience performing finite element analysis (FEA), including static, modal, vibration, fatigue, or thermal analyses.\nHands-on experience supporting build, production, testing, or hardware validation activities.\nFamiliarity with aircraft configuration management, engineering change processes, and formal product release workflows.\nExperience coordinating engineering activities with suppliers, manufacturing partners, or external engineering organizations.\nFamiliarity with FAA, DoD, MIL-STD, or commercial aerospace design standards.\nExperience mentoring interns or early-career engineers and reviewing engineering documentation for technical accuracy.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":88000,"max":130000},"text":"Mechanical Engineer II, Systems Integration (R5344)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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As a Systems Integration Engineer, you will independently own the design, installation, and integration of aircraft systems and components while supporting the development of complete subsystem installations. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver manufacturable, maintainable, and reliable aircraft hardware.
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The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience designing aircraft hardware and installation solutions and enjoys solving multidisciplinary integration challenges involving structures, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and production.
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Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1775531995825,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nWorking in our Hivemind Solutions team you will lead the Modelling and Simulation capability for our Australian based Mission Autonomy programs. You will be responsible for developing and integrating the simulation and test environments which our autonomy engineers use to develop, test and demonstrate Mission Autonomy solutions for uncrewed aircraft. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams in designing, implementing, and integrating high‑performance real-time and faster than real-time simulation frameworks across distributed, containerized, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments. Your work will directly support key customer programs, internal R&D, and mission‑critical autonomy development—ensuring our simulation ecosystem is robust, scalable, and operationally representative. \nWhat you’ll do: \n• Simulation Architecture Leadership – Lead the design and evolution of distributed, real‑time simulation systems that support autonomy development, verification, and validation across virtual, constructive, and live environments. \n• High‑Performance Software Development – Architect and implement C++, software for modelling, simulation, and integration workflows, while maintaining compatibility with legacy standards for seamless system interoperability. \n• Real-Time & Distributed Simulation – Develop, optimize, and deploy software for real‑time mission execution environments, including multi‑agent scenarios and high‑fidelity system-of-systems simulations. \n \n• Simulation Framework Integration – Apply practical experience with defence simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or NGTS to accelerate capability delivery and ensure alignment with defence customer expectations. \n• Containerized Deployment – Leverage Docker, Kubernetes or similar technologies to ensure repeatable, scalable, and modular simulation deployments across development, CI, and operational environments. \n• Technical & Project Leadership – Lead engineering teams of 5+ contributors, ensuring alignment across software, test, autonomy, perception, and program stakeholders. Drive quality, delivery, and technical excellence. \n• Collaboration & Delivery – Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation with autonomy algorithms, hardware interfaces, and test pipelines, enabling rapid experimentation, regression testing, and mission readiness. \n• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Champion best practices in CI/CD, test‑driven development, design patterns, and system architecture. 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Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Working in our Hivemind Solutions team you will lead the Modelling and Simulation capability for our Australian based Mission Autonomy programs. You will be responsible for developing and integrating the simulation and test environments which our autonomy engineers use to develop, test and demonstrate Mission Autonomy solutions for uncrewed aircraft. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams in designing, implementing, and integrating high‑performance real-time and faster than real-time simulation frameworks across distributed, containerized, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments. Your work will directly support key customer programs, internal R&D, and mission‑critical autonomy development—ensuring our simulation ecosystem is robust, scalable, and operationally representative.
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What you’ll do:
• Simulation Architecture Leadership – Lead the design and evolution of distributed, real‑time simulation systems that support autonomy development, verification, and validation across virtual, constructive, and live environments.
• High‑Performance Software Development – Architect and implement C++, software for modelling, simulation, and integration workflows, while maintaining compatibility with legacy standards for seamless system interoperability.
• Real-Time & Distributed Simulation – Develop, optimize, and deploy software for real‑time mission execution environments, including multi‑agent scenarios and high‑fidelity system-of-systems simulations.
• Simulation Framework Integration – Apply practical experience with defence simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or NGTS to accelerate capability delivery and ensure alignment with defence customer expectations.
• Containerized Deployment – Leverage Docker, Kubernetes or similar technologies to ensure repeatable, scalable, and modular simulation deployments across development, CI, and operational environments.
• Technical & Project Leadership – Lead engineering teams of 5+ contributors, ensuring alignment across software, test, autonomy, perception, and program stakeholders. Drive quality, delivery, and technical excellence.
• Collaboration & Delivery – Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation with autonomy algorithms, hardware interfaces, and test pipelines, enabling rapid experimentation, regression testing, and mission readiness.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Champion best practices in CI/CD, test‑driven development, design patterns, and system architecture. Explore and adopt modern technologies to expand modelling and simulation capabilities.
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Required qualifications:
• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Extensive professional experience in software engineering and systems integration
• Strong experience in modern C++ with familiarity across legacy standards
• Professional experience with Python
• Significant experience building and delivering reliable software systems in fast‑paced environments
• Experience leading teams to deliver complex engineering projects
• Experience with real‑time, distributed simulation systems or HWIL/SWIL environments
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker or equivalent)
• Experience working in Linux development environments
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively
• Proven history of strong collaboration, accountability, and being a trusted and kind teammate
• Ability to obtain an Australian NV1 security clearance
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Preferred qualifications:
• Defence industry experience
• Experience with uncrewed systems, particularly in the air domain
• Experience with AFSIM, NGTS, or equivalent defence simulation tools
• Experience with data processing, analysis pipelines, or test automation workflows, especially those using Python
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Working in our Hivemind Solutions team you will lead the Modelling and Simulation capability for our Australian based Mission Autonomy programs. You will be responsible for developing and integrating the simulation and test environments which our autonomy engineers use to develop, test and demonstrate Mission Autonomy solutions for uncrewed aircraft. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams in designing, implementing, and integrating high‑performance real-time and faster than real-time simulation frameworks across distributed, containerized, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments. Your work will directly support key customer programs, internal R&D, and mission‑critical autonomy development—ensuring our simulation ecosystem is robust, scalable, and operationally representative.
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What you’ll do:
• Simulation Architecture Leadership – Lead the design and evolution of distributed, real‑time simulation systems that support autonomy development, verification, and validation across virtual, constructive, and live environments.
• High‑Performance Software Development – Architect and implement C++, software for modelling, simulation, and integration workflows, while maintaining compatibility with legacy standards for seamless system interoperability.
• Real-Time & Distributed Simulation – Develop, optimize, and deploy software for real‑time mission execution environments, including multi‑agent scenarios and high‑fidelity system-of-systems simulations.
• Simulation Framework Integration – Apply practical experience with defence simulation frameworks such as AFSIM or NGTS to accelerate capability delivery and ensure alignment with defence customer expectations.
• Containerized Deployment – Leverage Docker, Kubernetes or similar technologies to ensure repeatable, scalable, and modular simulation deployments across development, CI, and operational environments.
• Technical & Project Leadership – Lead engineering teams of 5+ contributors, ensuring alignment across software, test, autonomy, perception, and program stakeholders. Drive quality, delivery, and technical excellence.
• Collaboration & Delivery – Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation with autonomy algorithms, hardware interfaces, and test pipelines, enabling rapid experimentation, regression testing, and mission readiness.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Champion best practices in CI/CD, test‑driven development, design patterns, and system architecture. Explore and adopt modern technologies to expand modelling and simulation capabilities.
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Required qualifications:
• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Extensive professional experience in software engineering and systems integration
• Strong experience in modern C++ with familiarity across legacy standards
• Professional experience with Python
• Significant experience building and delivering reliable software systems in fast‑paced environments
• Experience leading teams to deliver complex engineering projects
• Experience with real‑time, distributed simulation systems or HWIL/SWIL environments
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker or equivalent)
• Experience working in Linux development environments
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively
• Proven history of strong collaboration, accountability, and being a trusted and kind teammate
• Ability to obtain an Australian NV1 security clearance
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Preferred qualifications:
• Defence industry experience
• Experience with uncrewed systems, particularly in the air domain
• Experience with AFSIM, NGTS, or equivalent defence simulation tools
• Experience with data processing, analysis pipelines, or test automation workflows, especially those using Python
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on building advanced perception systems that enable autonomous aircraft to operate effectively in complex and contested environments. A successful candidate will be skilled in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs.
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\nThe role requires strong algorithmic thinking, deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems, and the ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions. Our Perception Engineers are instrumental in creating the situational awareness that underpins autonomy, ensuring our systems understand and respond to the operational environment with speed, precision, and resilience.
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Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Object Detection and Tracking Engineer","country":"GB","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on building advanced perception systems that enable autonomous aircraft to operate effectively in complex and contested environments. A successful candidate will be skilled in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms using data from diverse mission sensors such as EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs.
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\nThe role requires strong algorithmic thinking, deep familiarity with airborne sensing systems, and the ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions. Our Perception Engineers are instrumental in creating the situational awareness that underpins autonomy, ensuring our systems understand and respond to the operational environment with speed, precision, and resilience.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783559165272,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management Management Lead is a senior individual contributor responsible for owning the V-BAT sustainment strategy for parts, suppliers, components, assemblies, and subsystems that are becoming unavailable, unsupported, high-risk, cost-prohibitive, or difficult to sustain.
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This role drives the operating mechanism for identifying obsolescence risk early, assessing impact to production and fielded aircraft, and coordinating mitigation plans before part shortages, supplier changes, or component end-of-life issues affect V-BAT readiness, repair capability, customer support, or long-term sustainment.
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The Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management Management Lead partners closely with Supply Chain, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Configuration Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Fleet Support, and Operations to ensure lifecycle risks are visible, prioritized, and actively managed. This role is accountable for translating supplier and part availability risks into clear mitigation plans, business decisions, engineering actions, and sustainment priorities.
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Own and maintain the V-BAT obsolescence management plan, lifecycle risk register, and associated mitigation roadmap.\nIdentify, track, and prioritize end-of-life parts, supplier discontinuance notices, aging components, high-risk materials, unsupported components, and long-lead or difficult-to-source items.\nAssess obsolescence risk across parts, suppliers, components, assemblies, subsystems, ground equipment, support equipment, and fielded configurations.\nDetermine potential impact to production, repair, spares, depot activity, field support, customer commitments, and long-term sustainment.\nCoordinate last-time-buy recommendations and decisions with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Operations, and Sustainment leadership.\nWork with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier risk, lead times, allocation constraints, discontinuance notices, minimum order quantities, and long-term availability.\nPartner with Engineering to identify alternate parts, form-fit-function replacements, redesign needs, qualification requirements, and technical mitigation options.\nCoordinate with Configuration Management and Change Control to determine which aircraft, builds, configurations, customers, spares, or fielded assets are affected by obsolescence risk.\nSupport lifecycle planning for avionics, propulsion components, structures, payload interfaces, electrical components, ground equipment, support equipment, and other V-BAT subsystems.\nCreate and drive mitigation plans for obsolete or at-risk components, including alternate sourcing, redesign, requalification, lifetime buys, repair strategy changes, or inventory positioning.\nEnsure mitigation plans include clear owners, timelines, decision points, cost considerations, technical dependencies, and fleet impact assessments.\nMaintain visibility into supplier health, supplier transitions, diminishing manufacturing sources, lead-time changes, material availability, and long-term supportability.\nPartner with Finance and Operations to evaluate cost, inventory, and readiness tradeoffs associated with lifetime buys, redesigns, alternate sourcing, and risk acceptance.\nProvide regular obsolescence and lifecycle status updates to engineering, supply chain, sustainment, and executive leadership.\nEscalate high-risk lifecycle issues before they impact V-BAT readiness, customer support, production continuity, or repair capability.\nImprove obsolescence management processes, reporting mechanisms, lifecycle dashboards, and risk review forums as the sustainment function scales.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
6+ years of experience in obsolescence management, lifecycle management, supply chain, sustainment engineering, product support, manufacturing operations, technical program management, or complex hardware sustainment.\nDemonstrated experience managing part, supplier, component, or subsystem lifecycle risk in a complex hardware, aerospace, defense, electronics, aviation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nExperience identifying and managing end-of-life parts, supplier discontinuance notices, diminishing manufacturing sources, long-lead components, alternate sourcing strategies, and last-time-buy decisions.\nStrong understanding of how obsolescence risk impacts production, repair capability, spares planning, field support, fleet readiness, customer commitments, and long-term sustainment.\nExperience working across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Configuration Management, Finance, Operations, and Fleet Support to drive mitigation plans.\nTechnical fluency with bills of material, approved supplier lists, part qualification, engineering changes, configuration management, material planning, supplier transitions, or component redesign activity.\nAbility to partner with engineering teams to evaluate alternate parts, redesign needs, qualification plans, and technical risk associated with component substitutions.\nProven ability to build and manage lifecycle risk registers, mitigation plans, decision logs, escalation mechanisms, and leadership-level status reporting.\nStrong planning and risk management skills, including the ability to prioritize lifecycle risks based on fleet impact, availability, cost, technical complexity, and urgency.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate supplier, part, and lifecycle risks into clear business impact, technical actions, and leadership decisions.\nAbility to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and drive cross-functional accountability without direct authority.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAS, aviation sustainment, aerospace manufacturing, defense programs, electronics lifecycle management, fielded hardware systems, or deployed technical products.\nFamiliarity with DMSMS, BOM management, AVL/AML management, PLM or ERP systems, ECO/ECR processes, configuration control, FRACAS, RCCA, MRB, or service action planning.\nExperience managing obsolescence risk for avionics, electrical components, propulsion systems, payload interfaces, batteries, ground equipment, support equipment, or complex electromechanical systems.\nExperience coordinating lifetime buys, alternate sourcing, supplier transitions, redesign efforts, qualification plans, or field retrofit strategies.\nExperience supporting military, defense, aviation, or high-reliability customer environments.\nExperience working in a startup, high-growth, defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nAPICS, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, supply chain, lifecycle management, aviation maintenance, or related certification preferred but not required.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":220000},"text":"Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management Lead (R5299)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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The Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management Management Lead is a senior individual contributor responsible for owning the V-BAT sustainment strategy for parts, suppliers, components, assemblies, and subsystems that are becoming unavailable, unsupported, high-risk, cost-prohibitive, or difficult to sustain.
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This role drives the operating mechanism for identifying obsolescence risk early, assessing impact to production and fielded aircraft, and coordinating mitigation plans before part shortages, supplier changes, or component end-of-life issues affect V-BAT readiness, repair capability, customer support, or long-term sustainment.
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The Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management Management Lead partners closely with Supply Chain, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Configuration Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Fleet Support, and Operations to ensure lifecycle risks are visible, prioritized, and actively managed. This role is accountable for translating supplier and part availability risks into clear mitigation plans, business decisions, engineering actions, and sustainment priorities.
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#LI-HM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Enterprise Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Cloud & Infrastructure","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779495676337,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems Administrator to support and maintain our PLM ecosystem, with a primary focus on Siemens Teamcenter. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, support, and continuous improvement of PLM systems that enable engineering and manufacturing workflows.\nThis is a hands-on role focused on system administration, user support, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting Teamcenter or a similar PLM platform and has a strong foundation in PLM concepts and engineering system integrations.\nThis role is intended to be based in Dallas, TX.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems Administrator to support and maintain our PLM ecosystem, with a primary focus on Siemens Teamcenter. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, support, and continuous improvement of PLM systems that enable engineering and manufacturing workflows.
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This is a hands-on role focused on system administration, user support, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting Teamcenter or a similar PLM platform and has a strong foundation in PLM concepts and engineering system integrations.
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This role is intended to be based in Dallas, TX.
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Administer, support, and maintain PLM systems, primarily Siemens Teamcenter\nPerform system configuration, upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance across PLM environments (production and test)\nSupport multi-tier PLM architecture including web, enterprise, and database layers\nMonitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents impacting engineering users\nSupport environment management, including refreshes, deployments, and basic automation of repeatable tasks\nAssist with implementation of new features, modules, and system enhancements\nProvide day-to-day support to engineering users, including issue resolution, training, and documentation\nCollaborate with infrastructure, engineering, and business systems teams to support integrations with ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems\nMaintain system documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures\nWork with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve system capabilities\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience\n3–5 years of experience administering or supporting PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred; other PLM platforms acceptable)\nWorking knowledge of PLM concepts, including product structures, workflows, and lifecycle management\nExperience supporting Windows and/or Linux server environments\nFamiliarity with system administration fundamentals (patching, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting)\nBasic understanding of database-backed applications and multi-tier architectures\nStrong problem-solving and analytical skills with a customer-focused mindset\nEffective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter (installation, configuration, or support)\nExperience with CAD integrations (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)\nFamiliarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar)\nExposure to cloud or virtualization platforms (Azure, VMware, or similar)\nExperience supporting engineering or manufacturing environments\nFamiliarity with system integrations across PLM, ERP, or MES platforms\nExperience working in a fast-paced, high-growth or defense-related environment\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":70000,"max":99998},"text":"PLM Systems Administrator (R4896)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems Administrator to support and maintain our PLM ecosystem, with a primary focus on Siemens Teamcenter. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, support, and continuous improvement of PLM systems that enable engineering and manufacturing workflows.
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This is a hands-on role focused on system administration, user support, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting Teamcenter or a similar PLM platform and has a strong foundation in PLM concepts and engineering system integrations.
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This role is intended to be based in Dallas, TX.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1765470218385,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.\n \nWe are looking for an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer who is excited to help bring X-BAT’s next-generation power systems to first flight. In this role, you will own a meaningful project directly tied to our power architecture critical path, while receiving direct mentorship from senior power and electrical engineers. We value first-principles thinking, hands-on engineering, and extreme ownership.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
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\nWe are looking for an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer who is excited to help bring X-BAT’s next-generation power systems to first flight. In this role, you will own a meaningful project directly tied to our power architecture critical path, while receiving direct mentorship from senior power and electrical engineers. We value first-principles thinking, hands-on engineering, and extreme ownership.
","id":"0af53b2b-e1ba-4e73-9e94-a4a689cabab9","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do: ","content":"\nOwn a power electronics design that directly impacts X-BAT system performance and major flight test milestones, supported by a senior engineer who provides technical guidance and review.\nContribute to the full hardware lifecycle including concept development, modeling, worst-case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, bring-up, verification, integration, and flight test support.\nDesign and analyze low-voltage and high-voltage power systems including DC-DC converters, inverters, motor controllers, battery systems, power distribution, and protection circuits.\nDesign systems across power ranges from <1 kW low-power loads to >10 kW high-power applications while balancing efficiency, thermal constraints, EMI/EMC performance, and reliability.\nPartner with ECAD engineers on PCB layout for power density, thermal performance, EMI mitigation, and manufacturability.\nExecute hands-on board bring-up, debug, root-cause analysis, and validation using oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and other test equipment.\nSupport environmental, stress, and qualification testing (HALT, vibration, temperature cycling) for aerospace-grade reliability.\nCollaborate closely with Mechanical, Embedded, Software, Production, and Aircraft teams to ensure robust system integration and clear interface ownership.\nDrive disciplined engineering practices including documentation, risk reduction, and closing the loop between analysis and test results.\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.\nStrong technical fundamentals in circuits, electronics, and power systems.\nHands-on experience (coursework, labs, clubs, or internships) with power electronics such as converters, motor drivers, batteries, or high-power systems.\nFamiliarity with electrical design tools (Altium, KiCad, etc.).\nExperience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and multimeters.\nParticipation in an engineering team/club or hands-on project experience.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":81456,"max":122184,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer I","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
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\nWe are looking for an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer who is excited to help bring X-BAT’s next-generation power systems to first flight. In this role, you will own a meaningful project directly tied to our power architecture critical path, while receiving direct mentorship from senior power and electrical engineers. We value first-principles thinking, hands-on engineering, and extreme ownership.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.\n \nWe are looking for an entry-level Power Electronics Engineer who is excited to help bring X-BAT’s next-generation power systems to first flight. In this role, you will own a meaningful project directly tied to our power architecture critical path, while receiving direct mentorship from senior power and electrical engineers. We value first-principles thinking, hands-on engineering, and extreme ownership.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/0af53b2b-e1ba-4e73-9e94-a4a689cabab9","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/0af53b2b-e1ba-4e73-9e94-a4a689cabab9/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-JM2\n#LB\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM2
\n#LB
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1758719466059,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.\n \nWe’re looking for a Power Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
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\nWe’re looking for a Power Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
","id":"622ee448-5ab3-4b2e-b20b-1fff995cbc45","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nDesign Power Electronics: Design of HV and LV systems including:\n\nHigh-voltage and low-voltage power systems\nDC-DC converters, inverters, and motor controllers\nBattery, Battery management, power generation, and distribution\nEmbedded safety and protection mechanisms\n\n\nDesign across power ranges: Engineer solutions from <1 kW low-power systems to >10 kW high-power applications\nFull-cycle hardware development: Own the entire flow — concept, modeling, worst case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, design reiteration for improving design maturity, testing and validation\nPCB ownership: Drive PCB layout and design with ECAD engineers, optimizing for power density, EMI, thermal, and manufacturability\nDesign for Safety, Manufacturability and Reliability: Design robust systems keeping in mind best practices for safety, manufacturing and reliability\nBoard Bring Up and Testing: execute board bring up, verification, validation and HALT testing to meet rigorous aerospace reliability standards\nCross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical, CAD, Embedded, Software, Production and various aircraft teams throughout the product lifecycle\nDesign review leadership: Lead and contribute to cross-functional reviews ensuring robust, high-integrity engineering decisions\nProgram execution: Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications: ","content":"\nYou have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent \nYou have 1+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer \nYou are experienced with: circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging \nYou have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others\nFamiliarity with Altium or equivalent\nYou have experience with lab equipment: oscilloscopes, power supplies, E-loads, multimeters, etc.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":91660,"max":137490,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Power Electronics - Electrical Engineer II","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
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\nWe’re looking for a Power Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.\n \nWe’re looking for a Power Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of power electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/622ee448-5ab3-4b2e-b20b-1fff995cbc45","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/622ee448-5ab3-4b2e-b20b-1fff995cbc45/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-JM2\n#LF\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM2
\n#LF
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft XBAT like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
Are you a passionate and innovative Thermal Engineer looking to help develop state of the art aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. We are designing a high voltage, high power system using custom power electronics and energy storage. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with design challenges, and values extreme ownership. The engineer will be a key contributor in ensuring robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
Are you a passionate and innovative Thermal Engineer looking to help develop state of the art aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. We are designing a high voltage, high power system using custom power electronics and energy storage. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with design challenges, and values extreme ownership. The engineer will be a key contributor in ensuring robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Senior Staff Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. We are designing a high voltage, high power system using custom power electronics and energy storage. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can bridge technical disciplines with strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to simplify and communicate complex problems. The engineer will be a key contributor in shaping designs, mentoring peers, and ensuring robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Senior Staff Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. We are designing a high voltage, high power system using custom power electronics and energy storage. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can bridge technical disciplines with strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to simplify and communicate complex problems. The engineer will be a key contributor in shaping designs, mentoring peers, and ensuring robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support development of the X-BAT aircraft. Our team is designing a flight critical, custom avionics system to support communications, compute, AI, power, telemetry, and all other needed aircraft systems.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support development of the X-BAT aircraft. Our team is designing a flight critical, custom avionics system to support communications, compute, AI, power, telemetry, and all other needed aircraft systems.
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\nAn Avionics Specialist/Sr. Technician - High Voltage supports the entire Avionics team and other cross-functional teams. It is an essential role spanning design, verification, procurement, manufacturing, and test. You will work specifically with the Power Systems team as they design and verify all X-BAT high voltage power systems. This includes the generator, battery, and all power converters.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California","Remote"]},"createdAt":1769223085808,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Principal Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.\n \nYou’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Principal Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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\nYou’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Principal Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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\nYou’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Special Division","location":"United States","team":"Special Projects","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Washington, DC","San Francisco, California","Dallas, Texas","Remote"]},"createdAt":1781908742774,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).\nThe Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).
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The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.
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Design and build the user experience for agentic AI products across the office of the CTO: an enterprise knowledge assistant (Brain), an agent-driven engineering platform (Springboard), and enterprise AI/data applications.\nPrototype in code. Ship working React/TypeScript implementations, not mockups — then land them in production with the product teams.\nDesign the core interaction patterns of agentic software: streaming responses, citations and provenance, multi-modal input, artifact sharing, and human-in-the-loop review and approval surfaces.\nDesign interfaces for foundation-model based autonomy architectures and model lifecycle tooling: evaluation dashboards, trace inspection, observability, and verification surfaces.\nConduct user research across engineers, operators, and executives; define personae and translate findings into design decisions.\nInvestigate competing agentic and enterprise AI products; synthesize findings for engineering and product leadership.\nEstablish reusable design patterns and a component vocabulary for AI applications across the organization.\nDrive adoption: instrument what you ship, watch real usage, and iterate daily.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
12+ years designing and building production software interfaces, with end-to-end ownership from research through shipped product.\nExpert-level React/TypeScript; you write production-quality front-end code, not just prototypes.\nPortfolio of shipped tools or applications demonstrating strong interaction design and visual craft.\nHands-on experience designing LLM-powered experiences: streaming, progressive rendering, loading states, context and conversation management.\nDeep knowledge of client and UI state management, the DOM, browser APIs, WebSockets, and Server-Sent Events.\nExperience running user research and usability testing, and acting on the results.\nStrong software hygiene: Git, code review, testing, CI/CD.\nFluid intelligence that allows one to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions while finding opportunities to drive technical efforts and force multiply.\nExperience with Linux, Docker, and a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS).\nThis role requires travel to a Shield AI location 1-3 times per quarter\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience designing developer tools, IDEs, or engineering workflow products.\nData visualization experience (D3, WebGL, dashboards); geospatial a plus.\nExperience building or maintaining a design system.\nExperience designing debugging/inspection UIs for generative AI systems.\nExperience with Electron (or similar).\nExperience with user experience design for video games or interactive media.\nExperience designing for \"low code\" or \"no code\" systems.\nComfort reading C++ and/or Python and/or Go.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":230000,"max":340000},"text":"Principal Designer (R5250)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).
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The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Francisco, California","team":"Engineering","allLocations":["San Francisco, California"]},"createdAt":1778742972652,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI builds autonomy systems for defense applications, including air, maritime, and space platforms operating in complex and contested environments. \nWe are establishing a centralized AI and Data Platform organization responsible for the infrastructure that underpins autonomy development across Hivemind and other programs. This team owns the systems used to train models, run simulation, manage data, and deploy models to operational environments. \nWe are seeking a Principal Engineer that will scale an initial architecture into a platform that supports multiple autonomy programs. \nSuccess in this role requires disciplined execution, delivering fast iteration for engineering teams while maintaining reliability, cost control, and architectural consistency as the system scales. \nThe Principal Engineer is accountable for ensuring engineers can move efficiently from idea to trained model to deployed capability, and that infrastructure decisions reflect the realities of the domain, including simulation-driven development, continuously evolving multi-modal sensor data, and deployment to constrained and reliability-critical systems. \nThis role spans the full lifecycle of autonomy development, training foundation models, running large-scale and multi-fidelity simulation, managing training data, evaluating models, and deploying optimized models to edge systems. \nA key part of this role is defining how these capabilities extend beyond internal use. This includes establishing how Shield AI delivers AI infrastructure in customer environments across on-premise, cloud, hybrid, and sovereign or nationally constrained environments. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI builds autonomy systems for defense applications, including air, maritime, and space platforms operating in complex and contested environments.
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We are establishing a centralized AI and Data Platform organization responsible for the infrastructure that underpins autonomy development across Hivemind and other programs. This team owns the systems used to train models, run simulation, manage data, and deploy models to operational environments.
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We are seeking a Principal Engineer that will scale an initial architecture into a platform that supports multiple autonomy programs.
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Success in this role requires disciplined execution, delivering fast iteration for engineering teams while maintaining reliability, cost control, and architectural consistency as the system scales.
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The Principal Engineer is accountable for ensuring engineers can move efficiently from idea to trained model to deployed capability, and that infrastructure decisions reflect the realities of the domain, including simulation-driven development, continuously evolving multi-modal sensor data, and deployment to constrained and reliability-critical systems.
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This role spans the full lifecycle of autonomy development, training foundation models, running large-scale and multi-fidelity simulation, managing training data, evaluating models, and deploying optimized models to edge systems.
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A key part of this role is defining how these capabilities extend beyond internal use. This includes establishing how Shield AI delivers AI infrastructure in customer environments across on-premise, cloud, hybrid, and sovereign or nationally constrained environments.
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Platform Ownership: Define and operate the core AI and data platform across training, simulation, data management, evaluation, and deployment. \nCompute Strategy and Infrastructure: Own where and how workloads run across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Drive capacity planning, utilization, and cost-per-compute decisions, including support for classified and air-gapped systems \nTraining and Simulation Systems: Build infrastructure for distributed training (supervised learning, RL/MARL, foundation models) and large-scale, multi-fidelity simulation. Ensure training and simulation systems operate together without bottlenecks. \nData Platform: Ingest and manage multi-modal sensor data (EO, IR, radar, EW, IMU). Establish dataset versioning, data lineage, feature storage, data cataloging, and classification-aware storage and access controls. \nMLOps, Evaluation, and Model Lifecycle: Establish a consistent workflow for experiment tracking, model registry, artifact provenance, and automated validation. Implement evaluation and V&V gates so models meet defined standards before deployment. \nDeployment and Operational Feedback: Own the pipeline from training to deployment, including model optimization (e.g., distillation, quantization, pruning), deployment to edge systems, monitoring, drift detection, and retraining triggers. \nCustomer AI Infrastructure: Define how AI infrastructure is deployed in customer environments across on-premise, cloud, hybrid, and sovereign settings. Establish a consistent approach that avoids one-off solutions while adapting to operational constraints. \nPlatform Standardization: Define common tools, interfaces, and workflows across teams. Reduce duplication while maintaining flexibility where needed. \nCross-Team Partnership: Work directly with Hivemind and other autonomy teams to ensure the platform supports real workloads and evolves with program needs.\n\n\n
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Faster iteration from idea to trained model to evaluated result \nHigh utilization of compute resources with clear visibility into usage and cost \nSimulation capacity that supports large-scale training without bottlenecks \nConsistent end-to-end lifecycle: development, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and retraining \nRepeatable data loop: telemetry, scenario extraction, retraining, and redeployment \nReliable deployment of optimized models to edge systems \nBroad platform adoption across autonomy programs \nRepeatable approach for deploying AI infrastructure in customer environments \n\n\n
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Training iteration cycles measured in days, not weeks \nSustained high utilization of GPU resources under production workloads \n\n\n
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Experience building and operating ML infrastructure at scale (100+ GPU clusters, distributed systems) \nExperience defining compute strategy, including on-premise vs cloud tradeoffs, capacity planning, and cost management \nStrong understanding of ML workloads, including foundation models, RL/MARL, simulation-based training, and fine-tuning \nExperience building data platforms with dataset versioning, lineage, and cataloging \nAbility to debug and resolve system issues when needed \n\n\n
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Experience in defense or classified environments (e.g., air-gapped systems, SCIFs) \nExperience with simulation-heavy ML systems (robotics, autonomy, or similar domains) \nExperience deploying and optimizing models for edge hardware \nFamiliarity with HPC systems (schedulers, parallel storage, high-speed networking) \n\n\n
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You will define the infrastructure that supports the development and deployment of autonomy systems across Shield AI.
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This role establishes the foundation for how models are trained, evaluated, and deployed, and directly impacts how quickly new capabilities are delivered into operational environments.
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You will have ownership over systems and decisions that are often distributed across multiple teams at other organizations, with the opportunity to shape how AI infrastructure is built and used both internally and in customer environments.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI builds autonomy systems for defense applications, including air, maritime, and space platforms operating in complex and contested environments.
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We are establishing a centralized AI and Data Platform organization responsible for the infrastructure that underpins autonomy development across Hivemind and other programs. This team owns the systems used to train models, run simulation, manage data, and deploy models to operational environments.
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We are seeking a Principal Engineer that will scale an initial architecture into a platform that supports multiple autonomy programs.
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Success in this role requires disciplined execution, delivering fast iteration for engineering teams while maintaining reliability, cost control, and architectural consistency as the system scales.
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The Principal Engineer is accountable for ensuring engineers can move efficiently from idea to trained model to deployed capability, and that infrastructure decisions reflect the realities of the domain, including simulation-driven development, continuously evolving multi-modal sensor data, and deployment to constrained and reliability-critical systems.
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This role spans the full lifecycle of autonomy development, training foundation models, running large-scale and multi-fidelity simulation, managing training data, evaluating models, and deploying optimized models to edge systems.
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A key part of this role is defining how these capabilities extend beyond internal use. This includes establishing how Shield AI delivers AI infrastructure in customer environments across on-premise, cloud, hybrid, and sovereign or nationally constrained environments.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Job Description:
\nAre you an experienced and innovative Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer looking to help shape the future of AI and robotics technology? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge products that matter? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment alongside highly motivated and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is the perfect place for you!
As a Staff Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for our advanced autonomous UAVs and ground systems. Your expertise fluid & thermal system design will drive innovation, prototyping, testing, and the successful integration of solutions that operate reliably in challenging environments. This role requires technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence from concept to production.
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Job Description:
\nAre you an experienced and innovative Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer looking to help shape the future of AI and robotics technology? Are you eager to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge products that matter? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment alongside highly motivated and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is the perfect place for you!
As a Staff Fluid & Thermal Systems Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of fluid and thermal systems for our advanced autonomous UAVs and ground systems. Your expertise fluid & thermal system design will drive innovation, prototyping, testing, and the successful integration of solutions that operate reliably in challenging environments. This role requires technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence from concept to production.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784065676062,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Instagram, and
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The Principal Material Review Board Engineer leads the development and execution of Material Review Board processes for fielded UAS platforms and related systems. This role is responsible for dispositioning nonconforming hardware, developing standard repair procedures, and establishing scalable repair governance processes for post-production, depot, and field sustainment operations.
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This individual serves as a senior technical authority for repair development, nonconforming material disposition, returned material evaluation, production escape resolution, and sustainment repair governance. The role partners closely with responsible engineers, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, fleet support, sustainment engineering, and chief engineers to ensure repair dispositions protect structural integrity, safety, reliability, maintainability, configuration control, and fleet readiness.
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The Principal MRB Engineer supports sustainment by driving technically sound, traceable, and repeatable dispositions for damaged components, field returns, production escapes, supplier nonconformances, and hardware issues that affect aircraft availability and customer support.
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Establish and mature the Material Review Board process for post-production hardware, fielded assemblies, depot repairs, and sustainment-related nonconformances.\nLead technical dispositions for nonconforming material, damaged hardware, returned components, field returns, production escapes, and repairable assemblies.\nDevelop standard repair procedures, repair limits, inspection criteria, and disposition guidance for recurring hardware issues.\nSupport returned material analysis, production quality deficiency reports, production escape investigations, and field hardware issue reviews.\nPartner with responsible engineers, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, fleet support, supply chain, and chief engineers to ensure dispositions are technically sound and executable.\nEnsure MRB dispositions are documented, traceable, configuration-controlled, and aligned with engineering, quality, and sustainment requirements.\nIdentify trends in nonconformances, supplier issues, manufacturing defects, field damage, repair escapes, and recurring hardware failures.\nWork with Failure Analysis, Reliability and Maintainability Engineering, and Root Cause and Corrective Action teams to resolve recurring hardware issues.\nPartner with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to improve inspection methods, acceptance criteria, repair execution, test processes, and production controls.\nSupport supplier quality investigations when supplier parts, materials, or assemblies impact aircraft sustainment or fleet readiness.\nProvide technical input to corrective actions, product health reviews, repair governance reviews, and sustainment leadership updates.\nHelp ensure hardware issues are resolved in a way that protects safety, quality, reliability, configuration discipline, customer support, and fleet readiness.\nMentor engineers and cross-functional partners on MRB discipline, disposition quality, repair documentation, and sustainment repair governance.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
10+ years of experience in Material Review Board, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, sustaining engineering, aerospace structures, aviation maintenance, hardware product support, or complex hardware sustainment.\nDemonstrated experience dispositioning nonconforming hardware, damaged components, returned material, production escapes, field failures, or repairable assemblies.\nStrong understanding of nonconforming material processes, MRB workflows, repair dispositions, inspection records, engineering documentation, and corrective action systems.\nExperience developing or approving repair procedures, rework instructions, inspection criteria, use-as-is dispositions, repair dispositions, or scrap/replacement recommendations.\nStrong technical judgment with the ability to evaluate hardware issues based on safety, structural integrity, reliability, maintainability, configuration impact, and fleet readiness.\nExperience working across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, fleet support, sustainment, and operations teams to resolve hardware issues.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection results, manufacturing records, repair records, and field evidence.\nStrong documentation discipline, including the ability to write clear technical dispositions, repair rationale, risk assessments, and corrective action inputs.\nAbility to operate independently as a principal technical IC and influence cross-functional decisions without direct authority.\nAbility to balance engineering rigor, quality requirements, configuration control, field urgency, and customer support needs.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with aviation, defense, aerospace manufacturing, unmanned systems, aircraft sustainment, depot repair, field repair, or deployed hardware systems.\nExperience with composite structures, metallic structures, bonded assemblies, fastened assemblies, avionics hardware, propulsion components, payload interfaces, or complex electromechanical assemblies.\nFamiliarity with RCCA, FRACAS, PQDR, AS9100, configuration management, ECO/ECR processes, service bulletins, maintenance releases, or field retrofit execution.\nExperience supporting supplier quality investigations, production escape resolution, returned material analysis, depot repair development, or field repair governance.\nExperience building scalable MRB processes, repair governance mechanisms, standard repair libraries, or sustainment disposition workflows.\nExperience supporting military, government, international, or deployed aviation customers.\nFamiliarity with ITAR, export-controlled technical data, controlled customer environments, or defense operational support.\nActive Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":170000,"max":260000},"text":"Principal Engineer, Material Review Board (R5309)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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The Principal Material Review Board Engineer leads the development and execution of Material Review Board processes for fielded UAS platforms and related systems. This role is responsible for dispositioning nonconforming hardware, developing standard repair procedures, and establishing scalable repair governance processes for post-production, depot, and field sustainment operations.
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This individual serves as a senior technical authority for repair development, nonconforming material disposition, returned material evaluation, production escape resolution, and sustainment repair governance. The role partners closely with responsible engineers, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, fleet support, sustainment engineering, and chief engineers to ensure repair dispositions protect structural integrity, safety, reliability, maintainability, configuration control, and fleet readiness.
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The Principal MRB Engineer supports sustainment by driving technically sound, traceable, and repeatable dispositions for damaged components, field returns, production escapes, supplier nonconformances, and hardware issues that affect aircraft availability and customer support.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Special Division","location":"United States","team":"Special Projects","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","San Francisco, California","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1782866839471,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO’s vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI’s software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).\nThe Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens should-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the formercase, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO’s vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI’s software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).
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The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens should-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the formercase, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.
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Design and prototype generative AI experience focused on accelerating autonomy development\nWork closely with members of the Office of the CTO to crystallize the vision of the Hivemind product and its documentation\nLead the user experience design of Hivemind Generative AI\nWork closely with the technical leads of Hivemind Commander (mission planning, command and control, air-ground communications) and Hivemind Design (configurations, test and evaluation, rehearsal, analysis) to enhance the user experience of their products\nConduct user research to understand user personae and their needs\nInvestigate competing products and their user experiences, synthesize findings to present to engineering and product leadership\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
15+ years experience developing large, production quality software systems. \nExcellent grasp of software development and coding principles with high productivity in a mainstream language (e.g. Typescript, C++, Go, Python, Rust, etc.). \nStrong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices; Experience with Git and code management tools; Good software hygiene regarding code documentation, unit testing, bug tracking. \n5+ years of experience with React/Node/Typescript/Javascript development.\n5+ years of experience with Web applications development (\"Front-End\" or \"Full-stack\").\nDeep understanding full-stack web development (Document-Object Model (DOM), browser APIs, standards, semantics, Websockets, HTTP Streaming and Server-Sent Events (SSE), Client and UI state management; best practises and strategies, as they apply to React-based rendering, Advanced SPA routing, URL-based state persistence,sharing mechanisms, Seamless content loading states and progressive rendering techniques.)\nMulti-modal input handling (text, files, images, audio). Experience with client-side LLM Context Management\nFluid intelligence that allows one to operate effectively in sometimes ambiguous conditions, while finding opportunities to drive technical efforts and force multiply. \nExperience with Linux, Docker, and CI/CD environments. \nHands-on experience with a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS). \nThis role requires travel to a Shield AI location 1-3 times per quarter\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with geospatial data and WebGL. \nExperience with Playwright UI testing\nExperience with Electron (or similar). \nBuilding debugging/inspection UIs for generative AI systems\nExperience with user experience design video games\nExperience designing for “Low Code” or “No Code” systems\nExperience and/or comfort reading C++ and/or Python and/or Typescript\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":220000,"max":330000},"text":"Principal Engineer, Software (R5285)","country":"US","workplaceType":"remote","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO’s vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI’s software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).
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The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens should-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the formercase, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1771015448925,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nLead the software architecture for Shield AI’s XBAT program across Mission, Vehicle, and Autonomy software domains. Build a safe, secure, and scalable architecture that enables high‑assurance, cyber‑relevant software development for an advanced airborne system and its ground stations, reporting to the XBAT Software Lead. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Lead the software architecture for Shield AI’s XBAT program across Mission, Vehicle, and Autonomy software domains. Build a safe, secure, and scalable architecture that enables high‑assurance, cyber‑relevant software development for an advanced airborne system and its ground stations, reporting to the XBAT Software Lead.
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This includes formalizing architecture decisions, traceability, and compliance pathways appropriate for advanced airborne systems. \nDrive cross‑team alignment on APIs, data flows, fault handling, verification strategy, and risk management so mission, vehicle, and autonomy components integrate cleanly. \nPartner with engineering leadership, system architects, and validation teams to balance innovation speed with rigorous assurance practices. \nSet technical direction for long‑term scalability: modularity, maintainability, testability, and support for future capability growth or certification needs. \nMentor senior engineers and architects, raising the bar for design rigor, documentation quality, and architectural judgment across the organization. \nProduce and maintain architecture artifacts: high‑level system diagrams, component interfaces, data models, risk analyses, and design rationales. \nLead technical reviews for major features, changes, or integration points; ensure alignment with architectural standards and safety/security constraints. \nDefine architecture governance: decision records, change control processes, quality gates, and collaboration flows among development, verification, and operations. \nCollaborate with systems, hardware, and avionics teams to manage boundaries, timing, resource allocation, and failure modes that affect overall aircraft and mission performance. \nDrive technology evaluation and roadmap: select or validate frameworks, middleware, and tooling that meet performance, assurance, and cyber‑hardening needs. \nSupport external or internal readiness evaluations: provide architectural evidence, participate in reviews, and help the program articulate compliance posture as requirements evolve. \nAdvocate for continuous improvement in architecture practice: metrics, architecture reviews, knowledge sharing, and onboarding for new team members. \n"},{"text":"REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:","content":"\nDeep expertise in software architecture for complex, multi‑domain systems—ideally aerospace, defense, autonomous systems, or similarly safety‑critical fields. \nProven track record designing and delivering production software that must satisfy stringent safety, security, or mission assurance requirements. \nStrong systems thinking: able to navigate tradeoffs across performance, latency, reliability, testability, and certification or compliance considerations. \nExcellent written and verbal communication; able to convey architecture vision and rationale to engineers, program leads, and stakeholders. \nExperience driving architecture adoption and discipline across multiple teams, not just authoring designs in isolation. \nBachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience. \nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"},{"text":"PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:","content":"\nFamiliarity with aerospace software assurance frameworks or standards that guide high‑assurance airborne software development. \nExperience working on or integrating autonomy, mission planning, or AI‑enabled software into real‑world systems. \nStrong understanding of cyber hardening and secure design practices for distributed or networked vehicle systems and ground infrastructure. \nPrior leadership or mentor role with responsibility for building and scaling architecture practices and design culture in a fast‑moving engineering organization. \nExperience dealing with constrained platforms: real‑time requirements, limited compute, or avionics‑style integration challenges. \nHands‑on experience in VTOL or other advanced aircraft programs, or in programs that require austere operations, long‑range operations, or resilient autonomy. \nExposure to end‑to‑end product lifecycle from concept through flight test or operational deployment. \nPractical knowledge of modern software tooling that supports traceability, CI/CD, automated verification, static analysis, or high‑assurance pipelines. \nComfort working in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment where requirements can evolve quickly and architecture must adapt without losing rigor. \n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":215566,"max":323350,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Principal Engineer, Software Architect (R4562)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. 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Lead the software architecture for Shield AI’s XBAT program across Mission, Vehicle, and Autonomy software domains. Build a safe, secure, and scalable architecture that enables high‑assurance, cyber‑relevant software development for an advanced airborne system and its ground stations, reporting to the XBAT Software Lead.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Lead the software architecture for Shield AI’s XBAT program across Mission, Vehicle, and Autonomy software domains. Build a safe, secure, and scalable architecture that enables high‑assurance, cyber‑relevant software development for an advanced airborne system and its ground stations, reporting to the XBAT Software Lead. \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/c59d711d-4370-4d79-af73-5b54d7f19034","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/c59d711d-4370-4d79-af73-5b54d7f19034/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-JM2\n#LF\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM2
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783612805976,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nAs a Principal State Estimation Engineer, you will play a key role driving the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous UAV navigation in dynamic and contested environments. You will design and implement real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data for robust navigation and state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure seamless system performance. \n \nYour expertise will contribute to transitioning cutting-edge research into deployable solutions, helping Shield AI push the boundaries of UAV autonomy and situational awareness. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nAs a Principal State Estimation Engineer, you will play a key role driving the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous UAV navigation in dynamic and contested environments. You will design and implement real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data for robust navigation and state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure seamless system performance.
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\nYour expertise will contribute to transitioning cutting-edge research into deployable solutions, helping Shield AI push the boundaries of UAV autonomy and situational awareness.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nAs a Principal State Estimation Engineer, you will play a key role driving the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous UAV navigation in dynamic and contested environments. You will design and implement real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data for robust navigation and state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure seamless system performance.
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\nYour expertise will contribute to transitioning cutting-edge research into deployable solutions, helping Shield AI push the boundaries of UAV autonomy and situational awareness.
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA","Washington, DC","Remote"]},"createdAt":1775154936078,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are looking for an experienced state estimation engineer to design, develop, and support the deployment of safety-critical navigation solutions for aerospace platforms. This role requires deep expertise in state estimation theory, extensive practical experience implementing ownship navigation systems in the aerospace domain, and strong software development skills for production-quality navigation code. The engineer will design and implement a unified navigation architecture that supports traditional GNSS/IMU fusion while being extensible to all-source navigation strategies incorporating diverse sensing modalities for GPS-degraded and denied environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\nWe are looking for an experienced state estimation engineer to design, develop, and support the deployment of safety-critical navigation solutions for aerospace platforms. This role requires deep expertise in state estimation theory, extensive practical experience implementing ownship navigation systems in the aerospace domain, and strong software development skills for production-quality navigation code. The engineer will design and implement a unified navigation architecture that supports traditional GNSS/IMU fusion while being extensible to all-source navigation strategies incorporating diverse sensing modalities for GPS-degraded and denied environments.
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\n\nEstablish navigation performance requirements and error budgets for safety-critical applications \nSupport decomposition of navigation requirements into allocations for sensors, estimation algorithms, and software components \nDesign detailed software architecture for state estimation implementations, including module interfaces and data flow \n\nAlgorithm Development & Implementation:
\n\nDesign and implement Extended Kalman Filter algorithms for navigation applications, with broad understanding of state estimation theory and alternative filtering approaches \nImplement tightly-coupled and loosely-coupled GNSS/INS integration algorithms \nIntegrate diverse sensing modalities (vision, RF, celestial etc.) into multi-sensor fusion framework for GPS-degraded environments \nDevelop fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies for navigation systems \nImplement integrity monitoring and protection level calculations for safety-critical operations \n\nCertification & Verification:
\n\nDevelop verification and validation test plans for navigation algorithms \nonduct performance analysis including Monte Carlo simulation, covariance analysis, and flight test data evaluation \nDocument navigation system design, requirements allocation, and compliance evidence \nSupport safety assessment activities including failure modes and effects analysis \n\nTechnical Leadership:
\n\nProvide technical guidance on navigation architecture and state estimation approaches \nSupport trade studies evaluating navigation sensor suites and fusion strategies \nMentor junior engineers on state estimation theory and implementation \n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nMS or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field
15+ years of experience developing state estimation algorithms for aerospace navigation applications \nDemonstrated experience implementing GNSS/INS integration solutions \nExperience with safety-critical system development and certification processes \nDeep understanding of state estimation theory \nExperience implementing multi-sensor fusion algorithms in production systems \nStrong background in inertial navigation, GNSS positioning, and sensor error modeling \nStrong programming skills in C/C++ and Python/MATLAB for algorithm development and analysis \nUnderstanding of integrity monitoring, protection levels, and safety assessment methods \nExperience with requirements management and verification/validation processes for certifiable systems \nUnderstanding of GPS/GNSS signal structure, error sources, and performance characteristics \nKnowledge of IMU error models, calibration, and Allan variance analysis \nFamiliarity with alternative navigation sensors (camera, RF ranging, celestial, etc.) \nUnderstanding of navigation performance metrics (accuracy, integrity, continuity, availability)\nMust be eligible to obtain a clearance\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nPhD in relevant field with focus on state estimation or navigation \nDirect involvement in certified navigation system development from requirements through flight test \nExperience with specialized navigation approaches (vision-aided navigation, terrain-referenced navigation, celestial navigation, etc.) \nPublications or patents in navigation or state estimation \nExperience with GPS/GNSS jamming and spoofing mitigation techniques \n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":270000,"max":400000},"text":"Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nWe are looking for an experienced state estimation engineer to design, develop, and support the deployment of safety-critical navigation solutions for aerospace platforms. This role requires deep expertise in state estimation theory, extensive practical experience implementing ownship navigation systems in the aerospace domain, and strong software development skills for production-quality navigation code. The engineer will design and implement a unified navigation architecture that supports traditional GNSS/IMU fusion while being extensible to all-source navigation strategies incorporating diverse sensing modalities for GPS-degraded and denied environments.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nWe are looking for an experienced state estimation engineer to design, develop, and support the deployment of safety-critical navigation solutions for aerospace platforms. This role requires deep expertise in state estimation theory, extensive practical experience implementing ownship navigation systems in the aerospace domain, and strong software development skills for production-quality navigation code. The engineer will design and implement a unified navigation architecture that supports traditional GNSS/IMU fusion while being extensible to all-source navigation strategies incorporating diverse sensing modalities for GPS-degraded and denied environments.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/4ccdcce2-ce09-4180-aba4-01f3e405e0e5","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/4ccdcce2-ce09-4180-aba4-01f3e405e0e5/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-AD6\n#LF\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-AD6
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - MEG","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1775680443149,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAt Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineer with expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","United States","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1760458831980,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Principal Fuel Systems Engineer to lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced AI-powered aircraft. In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of fuel system design—from concept through flight testing—while mentoring others and driving technical excellence across our growing air vehicle portfolio.\n \nYou’ll tackle high-impact challenges: enabling efficient long-endurance flight, optimizing aircraft center of gravity, and developing robust, certifiable systems that perform flawlessly in extreme conditions.\n \nOn-site or hybrid work is preferred; however, for highly qualified candidates, a remote arrangement may be considered with up to 25% travel.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Principal Fuel Systems Engineer to lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced AI-powered aircraft. In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of fuel system design—from concept through flight testing—while mentoring others and driving technical excellence across our growing air vehicle portfolio.
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\nOn-site or hybrid work is preferred; however, for highly qualified candidates, a remote arrangement may be considered with up to 25% travel.
","id":"0036466f-7c47-42ac-9df4-3485ad0f75e2","lists":[{"text":"What you will do in this role: ","content":"\nArchitect end-to-end fuel systems including storage, transfer, venting, and pressurization for next-gen autonomous aircraft.\nLead cross-functional integration between propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal teams to ensure optimal system performance.\nConduct system-level modeling and analysis to predict flow behavior, vapor suppression, slosh dynamics, and thermal effects.\nDefine performance requirements and verification strategies for high-reliability components and assemblies.\nLead design reviews, technical trade studies, and risk assessments for critical systems.\nOversee supplier selection, qualification, and acceptance testing for pumps, valves, tanks, and sensors.\nSupport and guide ground and flight test campaigns; perform root-cause analysis for system anomalies.\nMentor engineers, establish best practices, and develop processes for system integration and testing.\nContribute to long-term technology roadmaps, including hybrid-electric and alternative fuel system architectures.\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications: ","content":"\nB.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.\n12–15+ years of experience in aircraft fuel systems, aerospace fluids, or propulsion integration.\nDemonstrated expertise with fuel system design, analysis, and certification for manned or unmanned aircraft.\nDeep understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and CFD principles.\nProficiency with analysis and modeling tools (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink) and CAD software (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks).\nStrong technical leadership and mentoring experience within multidisciplinary teams.\nFamiliarity with FAA and MIL-STD certification requirements and validation testing.\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nFor remote candidates - ability to travel up to 25%.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications: ","content":"\nExperience with UAV, fighter, or ISR platform development.\nProven success leading complex fuel system programs from concept through flight test.\nKnowledge of advanced or low-observable fuel system technologies, vapor suppression, and hybrid-electric integration.\nActive or previous security clearance.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":209197,"max":313795,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Principal Fuel Systems Engineer (X-BAT)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Principal Fuel Systems Engineer to lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced AI-powered aircraft. In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of fuel system design—from concept through flight testing—while mentoring others and driving technical excellence across our growing air vehicle portfolio.
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\nYou’ll tackle high-impact challenges: enabling efficient long-endurance flight, optimizing aircraft center of gravity, and developing robust, certifiable systems that perform flawlessly in extreme conditions.
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\nOn-site or hybrid work is preferred; however, for highly qualified candidates, a remote arrangement may be considered with up to 25% travel.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784587781294,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Principal Quality Engineer serves as the senior technical quality authority for a complex aerospace development program. This role is responsible for establishing and driving quality engineering strategies that ensure products are designed, developed, tested, and transitioned to production with the highest levels of safety, reliability, manufacturability, and mission effectiveness.\nThe Principal Quality Engineer partners closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Flight Test, and Program Management to identify technical risks, drive root cause investigations, improve product reliability, and ensure quality is designed into the product from inception through production readiness.\nAs the most senior individual contributor within the quality organization, this role provides technical leadership across development programs and serves as a key advisor to engineering and executive leadership on quality and reliability matters.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Principal Quality Engineer serves as the senior technical quality authority for a complex aerospace development program. This role is responsible for establishing and driving quality engineering strategies that ensure products are designed, developed, tested, and transitioned to production with the highest levels of safety, reliability, manufacturability, and mission effectiveness.
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The Principal Quality Engineer partners closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Flight Test, and Program Management to identify technical risks, drive root cause investigations, improve product reliability, and ensure quality is designed into the product from inception through production readiness.
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As the most senior individual contributor within the quality organization, this role provides technical leadership across development programs and serves as a key advisor to engineering and executive leadership on quality and reliability matters.
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Development Quality Leadership
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Serve as the lead quality engineering representative on a major aerospace development program.\n
Establish quality engineering strategies and methodologies throughout the product development lifecycle.\n
Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into system architecture, design, verification, validation, and production planning activities.\n
Drive quality integration within cross-functional engineering teams.\n
Provide technical leadership for complex quality and reliability challenges.\n\n
Design Quality & Product Development
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Participate in system requirements reviews, design reviews, and technical readiness reviews.\n
Assess product designs for quality, manufacturability, inspectability, maintainability, and reliability.\n
Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with design maturity and product performance.\n
Evaluate engineering changes and configuration modifications for quality impact.\n
Champion Design for Quality (DFQ), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles.\n\n
Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
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Lead investigations of the program's most complex failures and quality escapes.\n
Apply advanced root cause methodologies to identify systemic causes of defects and failures.\n
Facilitate cross-functional corrective action teams.\n
Drive closure and effectiveness verification of corrective actions.\n
Mentor engineering teams in structured problem-solving techniques.\n\n
Reliability & Risk Management
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Develop reliability growth strategies and quality metrics for development programs.\n
Support implementation and execution of FRACAS processes.\n
Analyze failure trends, test results, field data, and operational performance.\n
Identify emerging risks before they impact program objectives.\n
Recommend design, process, or operational improvements to improve product robustness.\n\n
Verification, Validation & Test Quality
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Develop quality engineering approaches for laboratory, environmental, ground, and flight testing.\n
Ensure test anomalies, failures, and nonconformances are properly evaluated and resolved.\n
Support qualification and certification efforts.\n
Evaluate test readiness and production readiness criteria.\n
Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future designs.\n\n
Manufacturing & Production Readiness
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Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop scalable production processes.\n
Support development of inspection strategies, acceptance criteria, and process controls.\n
Evaluate manufacturing capability and production risks during product maturation.\n
Ensure development lessons learned are translated into production controls.\n
Support transition from prototype builds to low-rate and full-rate production.\n\n
Supplier & Component Quality
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Support supplier quality planning for critical components and technologies.\n
Evaluate supplier quality risks associated with development hardware.\n
Participate in supplier investigations and corrective actions when required.\n
Drive quality improvements across the supply base supporting the program.\n\n
Technical Leadership
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Serve as a mentor and technical coach to Quality Engineers and cross-functional engineering teams.\n
Develop quality engineering standards, tools, and best practices.\n
Influence program decisions through technical expertise and data-driven analysis.\n
Lead special projects involving advanced quality engineering methodologies.\n
Act as a trusted advisor to engineering and executive leadership.\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.\n12+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, space, or similarly complex engineered products.\nExtensive experience supporting new product development programs.\nDeep understanding of quality engineering principles and development lifecycles.\nDemonstrated success leading complex technical investigations and root cause analyses.\nExperience with reliability engineering, failure analysis, and risk management.\nStrong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and production transitions.\nWorking knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace regulatory requirements.\nExcellent communication and technical leadership skills.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Advanced degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related field.\nExperience with UAVs, autonomous systems, aircraft development, or defense technologies.\nExperience supporting flight test programs and developmental testing.\nExpertise in FRACAS, FMEA, reliability growth, and statistical analysis techniques.\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification.\nExperience supporting military or government aerospace programs.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":170000,"max":260000},"text":"Principal Quality Engineer - Development Programs (R5350)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Principal Quality Engineer serves as the senior technical quality authority for a complex aerospace development program. This role is responsible for establishing and driving quality engineering strategies that ensure products are designed, developed, tested, and transitioned to production with the highest levels of safety, reliability, manufacturability, and mission effectiveness.
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The Principal Quality Engineer partners closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Flight Test, and Program Management to identify technical risks, drive root cause investigations, improve product reliability, and ensure quality is designed into the product from inception through production readiness.
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As the most senior individual contributor within the quality organization, this role provides technical leadership across development programs and serves as a key advisor to engineering and executive leadership on quality and reliability matters.
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#LI-KC3
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Special Division","location":"United States","team":"Special Projects","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Washington, DC","San Francisco, California","Dallas, Texas","Remote"]},"createdAt":1781908328852,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).\nThe Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).
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The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.
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Own product definition, roadmap, and metrics across the office of the CTO's agentic AI portfolio: an enterprise knowledge assistant (Brain), an agent-driven engineering platform (Springboard), and enterprise AI/data modernization and app development.\nTranslate CTO strategy into crisp requirements, milestones, exit criteria, and KPIs — then hold the line on them.\nDrive adoption of internal platforms: reduce onboarding friction, instrument usage, track NPS and active users, and run developer advocacy and objection handling.\nShape product direction for foundation-model based autonomy architectures and model lifecycle tooling (evaluation, fine-tuning, verification, deployment).\nRun continuous discovery with engineers, operators, and executive stakeholders; turn findings into prioritized backlogs.\nPrioritize ruthlessly across competing initiatives with small teams and aggressive timelines.\nAnalyze the agentic tooling, enterprise AI platform, and foundation model ecosystem; recommend build/buy/partner positions to leadership.\nAuthor strategy documents, product briefs, and executive updates that drive decisions.\nManage transitions of maturing products from incubation to owning organizations.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
8+ years of product management for deeply technical products; engineering or CS background.\nTechnical fluency: you read code, work APIs and CLIs from a terminal, and prototype with AI coding tools yourself.\nShipped developer tools, internal platforms, or AI/ML products — and drove their adoption.\nWorking fluency in LLM-based systems: agents, evaluation, context management, fine-tuning trade-offs.\nMetrics-driven operating style: you define KPIs, instrument products, and report against thresholds and objectives.\nExceptional written communication — requirements, strategy docs, executive briefs.\nProven stakeholder management up to the executive level across engineering, product, and business functions.\nFluid intelligence that allows one to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions while finding opportunities to drive technical efforts and force multiply.\nThis role requires travel to a Shield AI location 1-3 times per quarter\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Prior experience as a software engineer.\nExperience in defense, aerospace, or other regulated environments (CUI/ITAR, restricted or disconnected deployments).\nExperience with enterprise data platforms (e.g. Databricks) and ERP/business-system integration.\nExperience with safety-critical or assurance-driven software processes (requirements traceability, V&V, certification artifacts).\nExperience taking zero-to-one internal products through incubation, adoption, and handoff.\nExperience with robotics or autonomy products.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":220000,"max":330000},"text":"Principal Technical Product Manager (R5249)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO. It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, interactive media design, ...). The charter of this group is to steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO's vision, through tactical insertion into teams and technologies across the organization. Individuals within this team make direct and at times forward-sprinting contributions to all three pillars of Hivemind, Shield AI's software ecosystem for developing and deploying resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts. Hivemind consists of four products: EdgeOS (C++ based high-performance middleware for autonomy development), Pilot (autonomy for the edge built atop EdgeOS; a models-based, modular and open architecture C++ codebase), Forge (Shield AI's AI Factory for the design, development, and testing of Hivemind Edge systems; a service-oriented architecture leveraged through an SDK, CLI, and web portal; a Go, Python, Typescript codebase), Commander (Software and hardware to support rich human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop interactions with the Hivemind; a C++-based back-end for interaction with Pilot; and a web-application UI for mission planning, command and control by operators implemented in a Typescript/React codebase).
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The Special Projects team is chartered to operate effectively within ambiguity. While this team does not own any software products, it tactically and strategically impacts the development of all foundational Hivemind products and leverages those technologies to rapidly deliver low-TRL solutions. This work happens shoulder-to-shoulder with the product teams in some cases, and in a forward-sprinting manner within the Special Projects team in other cases. The result is direct contribution to products in the former case, and development of reference implementations in the latter. The Special Projects team also functions as a pipeline for product and solution engineering teams across the organization. Individuals who enter the Special Projects team rapidly gain depth and breadth in their understanding of the Hivemind software ecosystem. This positions them well for leading technology development effort across the product and solution organization.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LF
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","Remote"]},"createdAt":1782282550539,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Principal, Customer Success to establish and lead the Aircraft Division Customer Success function and own the Critical Accounts Program for V-BAT and X-BAT customers. This leader will ensure customers achieve mission value, operational readiness, adoption, and long-term success across the full customer lifecycle.\nThis role combines team leadership, customer success execution, executive account governance, operational awareness, and critical-account recovery. The ideal candidate has led customer-facing teams in aerospace, defense, aviation, complex enterprise, or mission-critical technology environments and can create repeatable customer operating rhythms while responding decisively to escalated, at-risk, or strategically sensitive accounts.\nAs the owner of the Aircraft Division Critical Accounts Program, this leader will establish clear account health criteria, executive visibility, cross-functional recovery plans, risk burn-down discipline, decision cadence, and accountable closure. This person will serve as a senior customer advocate and cross-functional leader, ensuring customer risks are surfaced early, resolved with urgency, and converted into lasting improvements across product, operations, training, sustainment, and support.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Principal, Customer Success to establish and lead the Aircraft Division Customer Success function and own the Critical Accounts Program for V-BAT and X-BAT customers. This leader will ensure customers achieve mission value, operational readiness, adoption, and long-term success across the full customer lifecycle.
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This role combines team leadership, customer success execution, executive account governance, operational awareness, and critical-account recovery. The ideal candidate has led customer-facing teams in aerospace, defense, aviation, complex enterprise, or mission-critical technology environments and can create repeatable customer operating rhythms while responding decisively to escalated, at-risk, or strategically sensitive accounts.
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As the owner of the Aircraft Division Critical Accounts Program, this leader will establish clear account health criteria, executive visibility, cross-functional recovery plans, risk burn-down discipline, decision cadence, and accountable closure. This person will serve as a senior customer advocate and cross-functional leader, ensuring customer risks are surfaced early, resolved with urgency, and converted into lasting improvements across product, operations, training, sustainment, and support.
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Establish and lead the Aircraft Division Customer Success function supporting V-BAT and X-BAT customers across U.S. government, allied, defense, and strategic commercial accounts.\nLead, coach, and develop a team of Customer Success Managers responsible for customer adoption, readiness, mission value, and long-term account success.\nBuild and operate the Customer Success operating model, including account segmentation, customer health scoring, success plans, engagement cadence, executive business reviews, and lifecycle governance.\nEnsure priority customers have documented success plans tied to mission outcomes, readiness objectives, adoption milestones, sustainment needs, and executive stakeholder alignment.\nEstablish clear ownership and operating rhythms across Customer Success, Deployment Operations, Flight Operations, Training, Sustainment, Program Management, Sales, Product, Engineering, Quality, and Mission Operations.\nLead the Aircraft Division Critical Accounts Program for escalated, at-risk, high-priority, or strategically sensitive customers.\nDefine and manage CAP entry criteria, severity levels, account health triggers, escalation paths, exit criteria, and executive reporting standards.\nLead cross-functional critical account reviews with clear owners, decision logs, recovery plans, customer communications, root-cause analysis, and measurable closure criteria.\nProvide senior leadership with concise, action-oriented visibility into account risk, customer sentiment, mission impact, commercial exposure, and recovery status.\nPartner with Product, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Training, Sustainment, and Business Development to drive permanent corrective actions and prevent recurring customer issues.\nServe as a senior customer advocate for V-BAT and X-BAT customers, ensuring Shield AI understands customer mission needs, operating constraints, adoption barriers, readiness expectations, and growth opportunities.\nTranslate customer feedback into clear product, support, training, documentation, sustainment, and operational requirements.\nBuild scalable processes for onboarding, adoption, training coordination, operational readiness, sustainment handoffs, and recurring mission value reviews.\nSupport strategic customer engagements, demonstrations, exercises, operational deployments, and executive briefings as needed.\nOwn customer health dashboards, risk registers, executive reporting, account plans, success plan templates, CAP dashboards, and operating metrics.\nDefine and track indicators such as mission readiness, adoption, training progress, fleet availability, support responsiveness, issue aging, customer sentiment, renewal or expansion risk, and executive engagement health.\nBuild a culture of urgency, ownership, operational excellence, professionalism, transparency, and customer advocacy across the Customer Success team.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
10+ years of experience in customer success, customer operations, account management, program management, field operations, professional services, aviation operations, defense technology, aerospace, or mission-critical enterprise technology.\n10+ years of experience leading customer-facing teams or managing customer success, account management, support, field operations, or program teams.\nDemonstrated experience managing escalated, at-risk, executive-level, or mission-critical customer accounts.\nExperience operating structured escalation, customer health, critical account, executive governance, or customer recovery processes.\nStrong executive presence and ability to communicate clearly with senior military, government, enterprise, and internal executive stakeholders.\nAbility to lead cross-functional teams through ambiguity, urgency, conflict, and high operational stakes.\nStrong understanding of customer lifecycle management, adoption, sustainment, readiness, support, renewals, and expansion motions.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefings, account plans, recovery plans, and leadership updates.\nAbility to travel up to 15% and work effectively with customers and teams in operational, field, and headquarters environments.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in defense, aerospace, autonomous systems, aviation, UAS, software-defined systems, military operations, or operational technology deployed in austere environments.\nExperience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. military services, allied defense customers, or government customers.\nExperience with VTOL UAS, aviation operations, ISR, mission systems, autonomy, deployed operations, aircraft sustainment, or mission-critical field operations.\nPrior military service or direct experience working with operational military units.\nExperience with structured Critical Accounts Programs, enterprise escalation frameworks, technical account management, customer success operations, or executive sponsor programs.\nFamiliarity with Salesforce, Gainsight, Jira, Confluence, Tableau, Power BI, or similar customer success, support, and reporting systems.\nActive Secret or Top Secret clearance.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":230000},"text":"Principal, Customer Success (R5246)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is seeking a Principal, Customer Success to establish and lead the Aircraft Division Customer Success function and own the Critical Accounts Program for V-BAT and X-BAT customers. This leader will ensure customers achieve mission value, operational readiness, adoption, and long-term success across the full customer lifecycle.
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This role combines team leadership, customer success execution, executive account governance, operational awareness, and critical-account recovery. The ideal candidate has led customer-facing teams in aerospace, defense, aviation, complex enterprise, or mission-critical technology environments and can create repeatable customer operating rhythms while responding decisively to escalated, at-risk, or strategically sensitive accounts.
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As the owner of the Aircraft Division Critical Accounts Program, this leader will establish clear account health criteria, executive visibility, cross-functional recovery plans, risk burn-down discipline, decision cadence, and accountable closure. This person will serve as a senior customer advocate and cross-functional leader, ensuring customer risks are surfaced early, resolved with urgency, and converted into lasting improvements across product, operations, training, sustainment, and support.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780444674324,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Product Delivery Associate supports the accurate and timely delivery of products by performing detailed inventory verification, order validation, and delivery readiness activities. This role is responsible for physically inventorying hardware, validating configurations against customer sales orders, and ensuring products coming out of production and quality are complete and correctly documented before delivery.\nThis individual works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to identify discrepancies, resolve inventory issues, and maintain consistency across customer orders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hardware or manufacturing environment where accuracy and execution directly impact customer satisfaction.\nThe role also supports Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) inventory activities and assists senior Product Delivery personnel during customer acceptance events. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to consistently execute standardized processes with minimal errors.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The Product Delivery Associate supports the accurate and timely delivery of products by performing detailed inventory verification, order validation, and delivery readiness activities. This role is responsible for physically inventorying hardware, validating configurations against customer sales orders, and ensuring products coming out of production and quality are complete and correctly documented before delivery.
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This individual works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to identify discrepancies, resolve inventory issues, and maintain consistency across customer orders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hardware or manufacturing environment where accuracy and execution directly impact customer satisfaction.
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The role also supports Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) inventory activities and assists senior Product Delivery personnel during customer acceptance events. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to consistently execute standardized processes with minimal errors.
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Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; ability to consistently identify discrepancies, missing components, and documentation issues before delivery\n1+ years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, inventory control, warehouse operations, quality, product delivery, or a related operational environment\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and completeness\nExperience working from written procedures, work instructions, inventory records, or technical documentation\nExperience working cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, or similar operational teams\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage, review, and validate inventory and order-related data\nProficiency with Adobe Acrobat for reviewing, editing, and managing documentation\nBasic computer proficiency and ability to learn and operate ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)\nDemonstrated ownership, accountability, and reliability in previous roles\nAbility to frequently lift, move, and transport equipment and inventory weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move items exceeding 100 pounds with appropriate equipment or assistance\nAbility to work in a fast-paced manufacturing, warehouse, or operational environment\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience performing inventory audits, cycle counts, or physical inventory verification activities\nExperience supporting shipping, receiving, material handling, or warehouse operations\nExperience using ERP/MRP systems such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite\nExperience in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other complex hardware manufacturing environments\nExperience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), customer deliveries, or product acceptance activities\nForklift certification or prior experience operating material handling equipment\nExperience validating product configurations against sales orders, build records, or customer requirements\nExposure to quality inspection, defect tracking, or nonconformance processes\nMilitary experience in logistics, supply, maintenance, warehouse operations, or quality assurance\nExperience identifying process improvement opportunities in inventory, logistics, or manufacturing workflows\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":68000,"max":100000},"text":"Product Delivery Associate (R5078)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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The Product Delivery Associate supports the accurate and timely delivery of products by performing detailed inventory verification, order validation, and delivery readiness activities. This role is responsible for physically inventorying hardware, validating configurations against customer sales orders, and ensuring products coming out of production and quality are complete and correctly documented before delivery.
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This individual works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to identify discrepancies, resolve inventory issues, and maintain consistency across customer orders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hardware or manufacturing environment where accuracy and execution directly impact customer satisfaction.
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The role also supports Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) inventory activities and assists senior Product Delivery personnel during customer acceptance events. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to consistently execute standardized processes with minimal errors.
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#LI-JM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1778885305898,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Product Delivery Specialist is a highly detail-oriented, self-driven operator responsible for ensuring the accurate, complete, and on-time delivery of complex products to customers. This role owns critical aspects of the delivery lifecycle, including sales order documentation, inventory validation, defect tracking, and customer-facing acceptance activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple parallel workstreams without losing precision, and requires minimal oversight to execute at a high level. They will interface directly with customers during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and occasional on-site acceptance events, ensuring a seamless and professional delivery experience. This individual works cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues, improve upstream processes, and uphold a high bar for product quality and customer satisfaction.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nThe Product Delivery Specialist is a highly detail-oriented, self-driven operator responsible for ensuring the accurate, complete, and on-time delivery of complex products to customers. This role owns critical aspects of the delivery lifecycle, including sales order documentation, inventory validation, defect tracking, and customer-facing acceptance activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple parallel workstreams without losing precision, and requires minimal oversight to execute at a high level. They will interface directly with customers during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and occasional on-site acceptance events, ensuring a seamless and professional delivery experience. This individual works cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues, improve upstream processes, and uphold a high bar for product quality and customer satisfaction.
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2–5+ years of experience in product delivery, manufacturing, operations, quality, or a related hardware-focused environment\nProven ability to manage complex, detail-heavy work with high accuracy and accountability\nExperience coordinating across cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, production, quality)\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including experience interfacing with internal stakeholders and/or customers\nExperience with inventory validation, documentation control, defect tracking, or similar delivery-related processes\nWillingness to travel occasionally for customer acceptance events and on-site inventory validation\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) or customer acceptance activities\nBackground in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or other complex hardware manufacturing environments\nFamiliarity with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management tools, or quality tracking systems\nExperience identifying and driving process improvements in manufacturing or delivery workflows\nPrior experience acting as a quality gate or final checkpoint before product delivery\nMilitary experience in maintenance, logistics, quality assurance, or production coordination roles\nExposure to configuration management or build documentation processes\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":80000,"max":130000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Product Delivery Specialist (R4911)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Product Delivery Specialist is a highly detail-oriented, self-driven operator responsible for ensuring the accurate, complete, and on-time delivery of complex products to customers. This role owns critical aspects of the delivery lifecycle, including sales order documentation, inventory validation, defect tracking, and customer-facing acceptance activities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple parallel workstreams without losing precision, and requires minimal oversight to execute at a high level. They will interface directly with customers during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and occasional on-site acceptance events, ensuring a seamless and professional delivery experience. This individual works cross-functionally with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues, improve upstream processes, and uphold a high bar for product quality and customer satisfaction.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Product Management","allLocations":["San Diego, California","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1757545725777,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\n \nThe Product Manager will drive the strategy and execution of Shield AI’s next-generation autonomy intelligence stack—enabling customers and internal teams to train, evaluate, and deploy foundation and domain models that power resilient autonomy at the edge. This PM owns the product vision and roadmap for the Hivemind AI Platform (Forge, training pipelines, data infrastructure, evaluation, and deployment toolchains), ensuring we can manufacture, govern, and field advanced world models, robotics foundation models, and vision-language-action systems safely and at scale. \n \nThis role sits at the intersection of AI/ML, autonomy, model lifecycle, infrastructure, and product strategy. The PM partners closely with engineering, AI research, Hivemind Solutions, and field teams to deliver the tooling that enables sovereign autonomy, AI Factories at the edge, and continuous learning—capabilities that are central to Shield AI’s strategic direction. \n \nThis is a high-impact role for an experienced product leader excited to define how foundation models are trained, validated, governed, and deployed across thousands of autonomous systems in highly contested environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
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\nThe Product Manager will drive the strategy and execution of Shield AI’s next-generation autonomy intelligence stack—enabling customers and internal teams to train, evaluate, and deploy foundation and domain models that power resilient autonomy at the edge. This PM owns the product vision and roadmap for the Hivemind AI Platform (Forge, training pipelines, data infrastructure, evaluation, and deployment toolchains), ensuring we can manufacture, govern, and field advanced world models, robotics foundation models, and vision-language-action systems safely and at scale.
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\nThis role sits at the intersection of AI/ML, autonomy, model lifecycle, infrastructure, and product strategy. The PM partners closely with engineering, AI research, Hivemind Solutions, and field teams to deliver the tooling that enables sovereign autonomy, AI Factories at the edge, and continuous learning—capabilities that are central to Shield AI’s strategic direction.
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\nThis is a high-impact role for an experienced product leader excited to define how foundation models are trained, validated, governed, and deployed across thousands of autonomous systems in highly contested environments.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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\nThe Product Manager will drive the strategy and execution of Shield AI’s next-generation autonomy intelligence stack—enabling customers and internal teams to train, evaluate, and deploy foundation and domain models that power resilient autonomy at the edge. This PM owns the product vision and roadmap for the Hivemind AI Platform (Forge, training pipelines, data infrastructure, evaluation, and deployment toolchains), ensuring we can manufacture, govern, and field advanced world models, robotics foundation models, and vision-language-action systems safely and at scale.
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\nThis role sits at the intersection of AI/ML, autonomy, model lifecycle, infrastructure, and product strategy. The PM partners closely with engineering, AI research, Hivemind Solutions, and field teams to deliver the tooling that enables sovereign autonomy, AI Factories at the edge, and continuous learning—capabilities that are central to Shield AI’s strategic direction.
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\nThis is a high-impact role for an experienced product leader excited to define how foundation models are trained, validated, governed, and deployed across thousands of autonomous systems in highly contested environments.
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor to oversee V-BAT manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient production workflows, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing and defense industry requirements.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Technician to join our growing team developing advanced airborne vision and detection systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft platforms. Our systems integrate high-performance imaging sensors, onboard processing, and intelligent detection capabilities into ruggedised camera pods deployed across fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
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Assemble and integrate aerospace-grade camera pod systems and associated electronic assemblies\nWork closely with engineers to support prototype and production builds\nPerform basic component and subsystem testing\nManage incoming goods inspection and inventory activities\nMaintain accurate build records, traceability, and manufacturing documentation\nFollow established quality processes and procedures in line with ISO9001 / AS9100 standards\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives across production and documentation workflows\nAssist with troubleshooting and rework activities when required\nEnsure high standards of workmanship, quality, and attention to detail are maintained at all times\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in a technician, assembly, or manufacturing role\nExperience working within ISO9001, AS9100, or similarly rigorous quality systems\nStrong electronics assembly and integration experience\nExperience with high-value, low-volume production environments\nExcellent documentation and record-keeping skills\nStrong organisational skills with experience handling inventory or incoming goods processes\nAbility to read and follow technical drawings, work instructions, and procedures\nPermanent Residency or Citizenship in Australia\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Aerospace or defence industry experience\nExperience supporting R&D or prototype development activities\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical systems, optical systems, or airborne payloads\n\n"},{"text":"What we offer:","content":"\n\n
The opportunity to work on advanced airborne sensing and vision technologies\n
Interesting and meaningful projects with real-world operational impact\n
A supportive, collaborative, and highly skilled team environment\n
Strong focus on staff retention, professional development, and long-term career growth\n
Access to the resources and stability of a larger global organisation while working within a focused and agile local team\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Technician to join our growing team developing advanced airborne vision and detection systems for both manned and unmanned aircraft platforms. Our systems integrate high-performance imaging sensors, onboard processing, and intelligent detection capabilities into ruggedised camera pods deployed across fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
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This role is ideal for a hands-on technician who enjoys precision assembly work, thrives in a structured quality environment, and takes pride in building high-value, low-volume systems to an exceptional standard.
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You will work closely with engineers and production staff across the full lifecycle of the build process — from incoming goods and inventory management through to assembly, documentation, integration, and testing. The role also offers involvement in R&D and prototype development activities supporting next-generation aerospace systems.
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We are looking for an experienced technician who is comfortable working in a disciplined engineering environment while remaining adaptable and solutions-focused.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Fleet Asset Management","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780621169261,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Project Manager – Fleet Configuration & Retrofit will support the Head of Fleet Asset Management in executing configuration updates and modernization efforts across the V-BAT fleet. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate configuration control, assessing differences between hardware and software revisions, and coordinating retrofit activities when required for safety, capability improvement, or customer commitments. The position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Production, Operations, and Logistics teams to maintain configuration integrity across a globally deployed fleet.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Project Manager – Fleet Configuration & Retrofit will support the Head of Fleet Asset Management in executing configuration updates and modernization efforts across the V-BAT fleet. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate configuration control, assessing differences between hardware and software revisions, and coordinating retrofit activities when required for safety, capability improvement, or customer commitments. The position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Production, Operations, and Logistics teams to maintain configuration integrity across a globally deployed fleet.
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Experience in project management, product lifecycle management, or fleet sustainment—preferably in unmanned systems, aerospace, or defense.\nStrong understanding of configuration management principles, including revision control, baselining, and change impact analysis.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, change notices, and technical documentation.\nProven ability to coordinate cross-functional efforts involving Engineering, Logistics, and Operations.\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple configuration states simultaneously.\nExcellent communication and decision-making skills.\nFamiliarity with retrofit planning, fielded system support, or maintenance operations is a plus.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Project Manager – Fleet Configuration & Retrofit will support the Head of Fleet Asset Management in executing configuration updates and modernization efforts across the V-BAT fleet. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate configuration control, assessing differences between hardware and software revisions, and coordinating retrofit activities when required for safety, capability improvement, or customer commitments. The position requires close collaboration with Engineering, Production, Operations, and Logistics teams to maintain configuration integrity across a globally deployed fleet.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779153453461,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as the propulsion SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will be the customer-facing engineering lead for escalated propulsion issues across the fielded fleet. You will act as the bridge between Fleet Support and the core propulsion, vehicle, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to diagnose issues, drive root cause, and improve fleet reliability.\nThis role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong propulsion fundamentals with practical field troubleshooting experience and a customer-first mindset.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as the propulsion SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will be the customer-facing engineering lead for escalated propulsion issues across the fielded fleet. You will act as the bridge between Fleet Support and the core propulsion, vehicle, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to diagnose issues, drive root cause, and improve fleet reliability.
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.\n6+ years of experience in aircraft, rotorcraft, unmanned aircraft system, or propulsion engineering.\nStrong hands-on experience with engine systems, fuel systems, oil systems, thermal behavior, vibration, and mechanical root-cause analysis.\nExperience troubleshooting fielded hardware and working from ambiguous or incomplete failure reports.\nAbility to analyze technical data from flight, test, maintenance, and inspection activities.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in cross-functional and customer-facing environments.\nAbility to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with heavy-fuel or small-aircraft propulsion systems.\nExperience supporting deployed, expeditionary, or maritime systems.\nExperience with corrective action processes, reliability improvement, or supplier-quality coordination.\nComfort working in fast-paced field environments and supporting customer-site troubleshooting.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":110000,"max":170000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Propulsion Engineer, Fleet Support (R5005)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as the propulsion SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will be the customer-facing engineering lead for escalated propulsion issues across the fielded fleet. You will act as the bridge between Fleet Support and the core propulsion, vehicle, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to diagnose issues, drive root cause, and improve fleet reliability.
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This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong propulsion fundamentals with practical field troubleshooting experience and a customer-first mindset.
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#LI-JM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Wichita Metro Area","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Wichita Metro Area"]},"createdAt":1767761914590,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a highly experienced Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test planning and execution for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will shape the propulsion test strategy, direct complex engine and hover test campaigns, and provide technical leadership across the program to ensure safe and rapid development of a next-generation autonomous aircraft. \n \nThe ideal candidate brings deep expertise in jet propulsion testing, developmental flight test operations, to include mission control room operations, and high-energy ground testing. You will work closely with propulsion engineers, flight test teams, autonomy developers, instrumentation specialists, and safety organizations to define test objectives, assess risk, and deliver the data required to advance the aircraft through its test envelope. \n \nThis is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives in fast-paced, experimental environments and who wants to help define the future of autonomous aviation. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a highly experienced Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test planning and execution for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will shape the propulsion test strategy, direct complex engine and hover test campaigns, and provide technical leadership across the program to ensure safe and rapid development of a next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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\nThe ideal candidate brings deep expertise in jet propulsion testing, developmental flight test operations, to include mission control room operations, and high-energy ground testing. You will work closely with propulsion engineers, flight test teams, autonomy developers, instrumentation specialists, and safety organizations to define test objectives, assess risk, and deliver the data required to advance the aircraft through its test envelope.
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\nThis is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives in fast-paced, experimental environments and who wants to help define the future of autonomous aviation.
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\nShield AI is seeking a highly experienced Propulsion Test Engineer to lead propulsion test planning and execution for X-BAT, the world’s first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft. In this role, you will shape the propulsion test strategy, direct complex engine and hover test campaigns, and provide technical leadership across the program to ensure safe and rapid development of a next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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\nThe ideal candidate brings deep expertise in jet propulsion testing, developmental flight test operations, to include mission control room operations, and high-energy ground testing. You will work closely with propulsion engineers, flight test teams, autonomy developers, instrumentation specialists, and safety organizations to define test objectives, assess risk, and deliver the data required to advance the aircraft through its test envelope.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1778197826921,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Quality Engineering Inspector is responsible for monitoring and ensuring conformance with production processes to ensure Quality Standards are met. The Quality Engineering Inspector is a critical role in the manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. As a Quality Engineering Inspector, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every aircraft and its subcomponents we produce meets the highest standards of precision and reliability.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nThe Quality Engineering Inspector is responsible for monitoring and ensuring conformance with production processes to ensure Quality Standards are met. The Quality Engineering Inspector is a critical role in the manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. As a Quality Engineering Inspector, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every aircraft and its subcomponents we produce meets the highest standards of precision and reliability.
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LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nThe Quality Engineering Inspector is responsible for monitoring and ensuring conformance with production processes to ensure Quality Standards are met. The Quality Engineering Inspector is a critical role in the manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. As a Quality Engineering Inspector, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every aircraft and its subcomponents we produce meets the highest standards of precision and reliability.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Supply Chain","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1770684873730,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Receiving Inspector is responsible for performing inspections on incoming materials, components, and final products to ensure conformance to aerospace industry specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards. This position helps ensure product quality, compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nThe Receiving Inspector is responsible for performing inspections on incoming materials, components, and final products to ensure conformance to aerospace industry specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards. This position helps ensure product quality, compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nThe Receiving Inspector is responsible for performing inspections on incoming materials, components, and final products to ensure conformance to aerospace industry specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards. This position helps ensure product quality, compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements, and supports continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1769543682707,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAre you a passionate, innovative, experienced Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI hardware products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! \n \nAs a Senior Staff RF Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the VBAT aircraft’s RF systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a variety of different engineering disciplines, including mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and software engineering. You will be responsible for all RF related design, integration, testing, and compliance. The role highlights are as follows\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\nAre you a passionate, innovative, experienced Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI hardware products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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\nAs a Senior Staff RF Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the VBAT aircraft’s RF systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a variety of different engineering disciplines, including mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and software engineering. You will be responsible for all RF related design, integration, testing, and compliance. The role highlights are as follows
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAre you a passionate, innovative, experienced Electrical Engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI hardware products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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\nAs a Senior Staff RF Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the VBAT aircraft’s RF systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a variety of different engineering disciplines, including mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and software engineering. You will be responsible for all RF related design, integration, testing, and compliance. The role highlights are as follows
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1771000380904,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.\nYou’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The primary responsibility of this role is leading and managing international and U.S. federal government and commercial Bids/Proposals and other related BD Ops deliverables (e.g., ROM pricing estimates, RFI responses, and white papers) in support of Shield AI’s Europe/Africa (EURAF) Go To Market (GTM) team.
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The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and possess excellent communication (technical writing experience preferred) and coordination skills to drive cross-functional collaboration across Shield AI product lines and geographic regions. The International Business Development Operations (Int’l BD Ops) team is seeking a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to join a rapidly scaling, nontraditional defence contractor.
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Manage competing priorities across proposal and other deliverable (WPs, RFIs, ROMs, etc.) development in the fast-paced environment of the Int’l BD Ops team. \nLead end-to-end proposal execution from pre-RFP planning through submission and closeout. \nDrive cross-functional proposal teams to deliver compliant, high-quality submissions on schedule. \nContinuously improve proposal processes, tools, templates, and best practices. \nMentor proposal contributors and foster high-performing, collaborative teams. \nSupport EUAF GTM team with briefing and presentation development for customer engagements. \nSupport customer meetings, demonstrations, and GTM events as required. \nProvide additional support to BD Ops and GTM team leadership as needed. \n\n"},{"text":"What we're looking for:","content":"\n\n
Confident team leader: Lead global proposal efforts, align stakeholders, and communicate key customer, market, and BD strategy insights. \nStrong communicator: Strong oral and written communication skills. (Technical writing experience preferred.) Strong presentation skills. Ability to communicate seamlessly at all levels of Shield AI and customer organizations \nAttention to detail in a fast-paced environment: Be rigorous and go fast is one of Shield AI’s leadership traits and, possibly, the most relevant one for BD Ops. Our ideal candidate must always work with efficiency and a keen attention to detail. Both are critical to supporting on time, compliant Bids/Proposals and related deliverables. \nOrganization and time management: Strong organizational and time management skills enabling the tracking and execution of multiple workstreams with stakeholders across Shield AI. \nExtreme ownership: BD Ops serves as the primary cross-functional lead for Bids/Proposals across product lines and geographic regions. We manage the proposal lifecycle from start to finish including kickoff, collaboration with stakeholders, color reviews, and management reviews with senior leaders/executives. We are ultimately responsible for everything that does or does not happen in the Bid/Proposal process. \nTeam-first mentality: The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to be flexible, work hard, hold themself and others to high standards, embrace teammates, and act with kindness. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
4-6+ years of international government proposal development or BD operations experience. \nIn lieu of direct government proposal experience, have 5+ years of experience working with U.S. Federal or International government requirements. \nBachelor's degree in business, communication, marketing, engineering, or equivalent industry experience. \nOutstanding record of academic achievement. \nExperience with proposal methodologies (e.g. Shipley), compliance matrices, and implementing project management tools and processes. \nProven record of leadership in a professional setting. \nAbility to communicate complex, technical ideas effectively – both orally and in writing. \nAbility to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team, embrace the startup environment. \nAbility to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization. \nDemonstrated record of hard work, trustworthiness, holding oneself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
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Experience managing Foreign Military Sale and Direct Commercial Sale bids/proposals. \nStrong technical background especially with unmanned/uncrewed systems and/or autonomy software. \nDemonstrated understanding and knowledge of military operations and Europe / Africa defence acquisition processes. \nUnderstanding of international markets/geopolitical trends in aerospace / defense industry. \n\n\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The primary responsibility of this role is leading and managing international and U.S. federal government and commercial Bids/Proposals and other related BD Ops deliverables (e.g., ROM pricing estimates, RFI responses, and white papers) in support of Shield AI’s Europe/Africa (EURAF) Go To Market (GTM) team.
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The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and possess excellent communication (technical writing experience preferred) and coordination skills to drive cross-functional collaboration across Shield AI product lines and geographic regions. The International Business Development Operations (Int’l BD Ops) team is seeking a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to join a rapidly scaling, nontraditional defence contractor.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the Netherlands, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close) \nDevelop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan \nIdentify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways \nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers \nLead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions \nConduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments \nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions \nManage deal progression with rigour (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene) \nRepresent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline \nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones \n\n"},{"text":"Measures of success (First 6–12 Months):","content":"\n\n
Strong pipeline generation and progression within assigned accounts and territories \nSuccessful execution of capture strategies resulting in qualified opportunities and wins \nImproved deal velocity and win rates through disciplined qualification and positioning \nEstablishment of trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders and partners \nConsistent, accurate forecasting and high-quality CRM and pipeline hygiene \nMeaningful contribution to revenue growth across the Hivemind business\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defence, or similar) \nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within European government or defence markets \nDeep understanding of defence acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle \nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities \nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders \nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills \nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment \nBachelor’s degree required \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions \nPrior military experience a plus \nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets \nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners \nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events \nActive or eligibility for security clearance \nMBA or equivalent graduate degree \n\n"}],"text":"Senior Business Development Lead - Hivemind - Netherlands","country":"NL","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the Netherlands, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the Nordics, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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Hivemind is Shield AI’s AI-powered autonomy software platform that enables intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems to operate autonomously in complex and contested environments. It provides mission autonomy capabilities including navigation, teaming, decision-making, and autonomous mission execution across crewed and uncrewed systems.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close)\n
Develop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan\n
Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways\n
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers\n
Lead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions\n
Conduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments\n
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions\n
Manage deal progression with rigour (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene)\n
Represent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline\n
Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones\n\n
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10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defence, or similar)\nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within European government or defence markets\nDeep understanding of defence acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle\nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities\nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills\nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment\nBachelor’s degree required\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications ","content":"\n\n
Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions\nPrior military experience a plus\nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets\nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners\nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events\nActive or eligibility for security clearance\nMBA or equivalent graduate degree\n\n"}],"text":"Senior Business Development Lead - Hivemind - Nordics","country":"NO","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"\n
Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the Nordics, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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Hivemind is Shield AI’s AI-powered autonomy software platform that enables intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems to operate autonomously in complex and contested environments. It provides mission autonomy capabilities including navigation, teaming, decision-making, and autonomous mission execution across crewed and uncrewed systems.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Poland, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close)\nDevelop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan\nIdentify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers\nLead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions\nConduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments\nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions\nManage deal progression with rigour (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene)\nRepresent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline\nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones\n\n"},{"text":"Required Qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions\nPrior military experience a plus\nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets\nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners\nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events\nActive or eligibility for security clearance\nMBA or equivalent graduate degree\n\n"}],"text":"Senior Business Development Lead - Hivemind - Poland","country":"PL","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Poland, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the UK, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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Hivemind is Shield AI’s AI-powered autonomy software platform that enables intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems to operate autonomously in complex and contested environments. It provides mission autonomy capabilities including navigation, teaming, decision-making, and autonomous mission execution across crewed and uncrewed systems.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close)\n
Develop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan\n
Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways\n
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers\n
Lead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions\n
Conduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments\n
Partner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions\n
Manage deal progression with rigour (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene)\n
Represent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline\n
Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones\n\n
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10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defence, or similar)\nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within European government or defence markets\nDeep understanding of defence acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle\nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities\nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills\nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment\nBachelor’s degree required\n\n\n
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Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions\nPrior military experience a plus\nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets\nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners\nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events\nActive or eligibility for security clearance\nMBA or equivalent graduate degree\n\n\n
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"\n
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the UK, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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Hivemind is Shield AI’s AI-powered autonomy software platform that enables intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems to operate autonomously in complex and contested environments. It provides mission autonomy capabilities including navigation, teaming, decision-making, and autonomous mission execution across crewed and uncrewed systems.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Ukraine, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
\nHivemind is Shield AI’s AI-powered autonomy software platform that enables intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems to operate autonomously in complex and contested environments. It provides mission autonomy capabilities including navigation, teaming, decision-making, and autonomous mission execution across crewed and uncrewed systems.
\nThis role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies.
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10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defence, or similar)\nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within European government or defence markets\nDeep understanding of defence acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle\nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities\nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills\nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment\n\n\n
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Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions\nPrior military experience a plus\nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets\nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners\nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events\nActive or eligibility for security clearance\nMBA or equivalent graduate degree\n\n"}],"text":"Senior Business Development Lead - Hivemind - Ukraine","country":"UA","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Senior Business Development Lead to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Ukraine, with a primary focus on defense and government customers.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"department":"Growth Division","location":"Rome","team":"International Business Development","allLocations":["Rome"]},"createdAt":1783541832672,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Italy. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development, and business growth initiatives.\nThe Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across Italy, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.\nThe ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Italy. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development, and business growth initiatives.
\nThe Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across Italy, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
\nThe ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
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Own and execute Shield AI’s go-to-market strategy across assigned markets, aligning territory activities with strategic growth priorities and customer mission requirements. \nBuild and grow a disciplined pipeline across autonomy, aircraft, ISR, and mission-system opportunities aligned with regional defence priorities. \nLead end-to-end deal closure, including account planning, customer shaping, competitive positioning, proposal leadership, negotiation, and contract close to meet or exceed carried sales quota. \nEngage directly with senior military leaders, Ministries of Defence, procurement authorities, sovereign stakeholders, and strategic industry partners across the territory. \nRepresent and differentiate Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio by clearly articulating mission outcomes, operational advantages, and integration pathways. \nDevelop and manage regional partnerships, consultants, industrial participation structures, and offset-aligned strategies that expand market access and accelerate execution. \nCoordinate cross-functional teams across Business Development, Product, Engineering, Government Relations, Legal, Contracts, Export Compliance, Operations, and Customer teams to support successful capture and delivery. \nMaintain disciplined forecasting, pipeline management, opportunity tracking, and campaign reporting across the territory. \nProvide regional market intelligence on competitor dynamics, customer demand, and political or operational risks. \nSupport executive customer engagement after award to support customer success, follow-on growth, and long-term account expansion. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Typically requires 6+ years of experience in business development, capture, sales, strategic engagement, account management, or related customer-facing roles within defence, aerospace, national security, or advanced technology environments. \nExperience operating across international defence, government, or regulated markets, including navigating complex stakeholder and procurement environments. \nDemonstrated success identifying, shaping, and advancing complex opportunities involving long sales cycles, senior stakeholders, and technically differentiated solutions. \nStrong executive presence and ability to build credibility with military, government, industry, and strategic partner stakeholders. \nTechnical aptitude and operational understanding of autonomous systems, ISR, mission systems, AI-enabled capabilities, or related defence technologies. \nStrong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. \nWillingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the territory and internationally. \nBased within the region, or willing to relocate to a strategic location within the assigned territory. \nFluency in English and regional languages relevant to the assigned market. \nBachelor’s degree or equivalent professional, military, or operational experience preferred. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAS, autonomy, ISR, mission systems, aerospace, or AI-enabled operational capabilities. \nExisting relationships across defence ministries, military organizations, procurement authorities, or strategic industry partners within the assigned territory. \nExperience supporting direct commercial sales, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), or international government procurement programs. \nPrior military, operational defence, government, or national security experience. \n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI:","content":"\n\n
Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Senior Business Development Lead - Italy (R5233)","country":"IT","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Italy. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development, and business growth initiatives.
\nThe Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across Italy, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.
\nThe ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nShield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development Lead to drive defence market growth, customer engagement, and business expansion across assigned markets in Italy. As Shield AI’s territory leader, this individual will represent Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft portfolio, including V-BAT, X-BAT, ViDAR-enabled ISR capabilities, and Hivemind autonomy software across customer engagements, operational demonstrations, strategic partnerships, opportunity development, and business growth initiatives.\nThe Business Development Lead owns territory strategy, pipeline development, account growth, and opportunity execution across Italy, driving opportunities from early shaping through award and expansion. This role combines strategic business development, account leadership, and revenue generation in a fast-paced international defence environment. Additionally, this person will carry a sales quota for their assigned territory.\nThe ideal candidate is a customer-focused and technically credible leader with strong commercial instincts, experience navigating defence acquisition environments, and a proven track record of growing strategic accounts and delivering mission-critical outcomes.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/1bbb8b7a-4f23-474e-8b7a-442041f7f34c","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/1bbb8b7a-4f23-474e-8b7a-442041f7f34c/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-JM2\n#LC\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1776952115299,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.\nAs a Component Engineer at Shield AI, you’ll own the selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of electronic components across our products. You will drive component decisions that reduce risk, control cost and ensure long-term product reliability and survivability. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, supply chain and reliability.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
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As a Component Engineer at Shield AI, you’ll own the selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of electronic components across our products. You will drive component decisions that reduce risk, control cost and ensure long-term product reliability and survivability. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, supply chain and reliability.
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Own component data and governance in PLM (part creation, attributes, AML/AVL, lifecycle states)\nReview and approve new component requests\nDefine baseline quality requirements for COTS components and enforce them through design BOM reviews\nMonitor and assess PCNs and lifecycle changes (NRND/EOL), and drive mitigation actions through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)\nPartner with Electrical Engineering to select components that meet performance, cost, and availability targets\nBuild and maintain preferred parts lists and approved vendor lists (AVL)\nSupport supply chain with alternate part evaluations and second-sourcing strategies\nEngage directly with suppliers to resolve technical questions\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in an engineering field.\n5+ years of relevant experience\nUnderstanding of Product Lifecycle Management (Arena, Teamcenter), ECAD tools (Altium) and structured component libraries\nStrong judgment in balancing performance, cost and supply chain risk\nDemonstrated track record of ownership, high standards, and effective collaboration\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications: ","content":"\n\n
Degree in electrical engineering or computer science\nFamiliar with industry-standard component qualification process (AEC-Q, NASA, JEDEC, MIL, etc)\nKnowledge of electrical component manufacturing processes and common failure modes.\nProficiency in Python/SQL\nExperience writing specifications/standards for internal company distribution\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":122000,"max":184000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Component Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft, XBAT, like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
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As a Component Engineer at Shield AI, you’ll own the selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of electronic components across our products. You will drive component decisions that reduce risk, control cost and ensure long-term product reliability and survivability. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, supply chain and reliability.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Contracts","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1767705701704,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Contracts Manager to join our team supporting defense contracting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This position requires an individual with strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations. \n \n \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Contracts Manager to join our team supporting defense contracting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This position requires an individual with strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Contracts Manager to join our team supporting defense contracting operations. In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This position requires an individual with strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant regulations.
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YouTube.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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YouTube.
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X,
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YouTube.
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The Hivemind Software Engineering Integration and Test team is seeking a Senior Automated Test Engineer to design, develop, and scale advanced automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure for our next-generation autonomy platform. You will help develop test frameworks that enable this software ecosystem to create, test and deploy resilient autonomy capabilities for unmanned aircraft and robotic platforms operating in complex, contested, and GPS-denied environments. You will work with a robust suite of autonomy and mission software components, including production flight code, simulation and synthetic environment tooling, mission planning and orchestration systems, operator-facing Ground Control Station (GCS) applications, telemetry and data pipelines, and cloud-native developer infrastructure.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
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The Hivemind Software Engineering Integration and Test team is seeking a Senior Automated Test Engineer to design, develop, and scale advanced automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure for our next-generation autonomy platform. You will help develop test frameworks that enable this software ecosystem to create, test and deploy resilient autonomy capabilities for unmanned aircraft and robotic platforms operating in complex, contested, and GPS-denied environments. You will work with a robust suite of autonomy and mission software components, including production flight code, simulation and synthetic environment tooling, mission planning and orchestration systems, operator-facing Ground Control Station (GCS) applications, telemetry and data pipelines, and cloud-native developer infrastructure.
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In this role, you will help ensure the reliability, scalability, and quality of the Hivemind ecosystem through advanced automation, validation infrastructure, and AI-assisted engineering workflows. You will develop automated test frameworks, CI/CD systems, and verification tooling that support distributed autonomy software spanning onboard edge compute, APIs, web-based operator interfaces, simulation environments, and hardware-in-the-loop systems. Working closely with software, autonomy, simulation, and systems engineering teams, you will contribute to a high-assurance development environment focused on mission-critical reliability, rapid iteration, and engineering excellence. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python-based automation, distributed systems testing, developer tooling, and modern CI/CD practices, along with an interest in autonomy, aerospace, robotics, or safety-critical software systems. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development and intelligent automation tools to accelerate testing, debugging, analytics, and developer productivity is highly valued.
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Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We are seeking an Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineer to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine.
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This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across software, hardware, aircraft systems, and flight operations in fast-paced field environments. The position combines autonomy software development, system integration, and real-world flight testing across unmanned and autonomous platforms.
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The ideal candidate demonstrates strong ownership, a bias toward action, and the ability to solve complex problems across software, hardware, and flight operations in rapidly evolving environments.
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This role will primarily support operations in the Lviv region, with occasional travel to other locations within Ukraine for demonstrations, testing, and operational support activities.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We are seeking an Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineer to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine.
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This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working across software, hardware, aircraft systems, and flight operations in fast-paced field environments. The position combines autonomy software development, system integration, and real-world flight testing across unmanned and autonomous platforms.
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The ideal candidate is comfortable writing and debugging software, integrating autonomy systems onto fixed-wing, multirotor, and other unmanned or autonomous systems, troubleshooting issues in both lab and field environments, and supporting live flight operations under evolving operational conditions. This role requires an engineer who can move fluidly between software development, aircraft integration, flight testing, demonstrations, and operational troubleshooting in a rapidly growing startup environment.
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The ideal candidate demonstrates strong ownership, a bias toward action, and the ability to solve complex problems across software, hardware, and flight operations in rapidly evolving environments.
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This role will primarily support operations in the Lviv region, with occasional travel to other locations within Ukraine for demonstrations, testing, and operational support activities.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Integration & Test","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1769831915542,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hivemind Solutions Test Department brings this mission to life by integrating and validating autonomy across a range of unmanned aircraft systems, from small Group 1 platforms up to larger Group 5 aircraft. \nWe are seeking a Senior Autonomy Integration & Test Engineer who thrives as a multidisciplinary builder and operator — someone who can take systems from concept and benchtop integration all the way through flight test and field deployment. This role is deeply hands-on and spans hardware, software, autonomy, networking, and flight operations across Group 1 and Group 2 aircraft. You will work across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and live flight environments to solve complex real-world problems, rapidly iterate on evolving systems, and ensure Hivemind autonomy performs reliably in operational conditions. \nThis is an ideal role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves with urgency, and enjoys digging into complex system issues across flight controllers, radios, communication interfaces and autonomy. You will play a key role in bridging software, hardware, and flight operations while helping scale our testing capabilities. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hivemind Solutions Test Department brings this mission to life by integrating and validating autonomy across a range of unmanned aircraft systems, from small Group 1 platforms up to larger Group 5 aircraft.
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We are seeking a Senior Autonomy Integration & Test Engineer who thrives as a multidisciplinary builder and operator — someone who can take systems from concept and benchtop integration all the way through flight test and field deployment. This role is deeply hands-on and spans hardware, software, autonomy, networking, and flight operations across Group 1 and Group 2 aircraft. You will work across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and live flight environments to solve complex real-world problems, rapidly iterate on evolving systems, and ensure Hivemind autonomy performs reliably in operational conditions.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hivemind Solutions Test Department brings this mission to life by integrating and validating autonomy across a range of unmanned aircraft systems, from small Group 1 platforms up to larger Group 5 aircraft.
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We are seeking a Senior Autonomy Integration & Test Engineer who thrives as a multidisciplinary builder and operator — someone who can take systems from concept and benchtop integration all the way through flight test and field deployment. This role is deeply hands-on and spans hardware, software, autonomy, networking, and flight operations across Group 1 and Group 2 aircraft. You will work across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and live flight environments to solve complex real-world problems, rapidly iterate on evolving systems, and ensure Hivemind autonomy performs reliably in operational conditions.
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This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves with urgency, and enjoys digging into complex system issues across flight controllers, radios, communication interfaces and autonomy. You will play a key role in bridging software, hardware, and flight operations while helping scale our testing capabilities.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Senior Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems and electronics cooling.
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M.S. in a relevant engineering discipline.\nExperience with high altitude aircraft avionics cooling and thermal design.\nFamiliarity with aircraft integration constraints (power, weight, volume, maintainability, safety).\nHands-on experience with thermal and fluid system testing, instrumentation, and validation.\nKnowledge of materials and manufacturing methods relevant to thermal management\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Avionics Thermal Engineering (R5298)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Senior Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems and electronics cooling.
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This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can communicate well across functions, ensuring well coordinated thermal management solutions.
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Help us redefine what’s possible in AI-driven perception — apply today!
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1781198260101,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a C++ Software Engineer, Edge Systems to build mission-critical edge software for unmanned systems operating in demanding real-world environments. This role sits within the systems team, where software meets hardware. You will work across sensors, edge compute, imaging pipelines, mission systems, and autonomy. \nYou will develop production C++ software for Linux-based edge compute platforms, including NVIDIA Jetson-class systems and other ARM-based embedded platforms. You will work on sensor integration, hardware-facing applications, calibration tools, diagnostics, and mission-system interfaces. This is a hands-on role for an engineer with proven experience delivering reliable software that runs on real systems, not just prototypes. \nYou will work closely with systems, hardware, autonomy, AI, product, and test engineers to turn advanced capability into integrated, tested, fieldable software. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a C++ Software Engineer, Edge Systems to build mission-critical edge software for unmanned systems operating in demanding real-world environments. This role sits within the systems team, where software meets hardware. You will work across sensors, edge compute, imaging pipelines, mission systems, and autonomy.
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Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, a related technical field, or equivalent real-world engineering experience. \nProven commercial or production C++ development experience, including designing, implementing, debugging, and maintaining non-trivial software systems. \nDemonstrated experience building software that interfaces with real hardware, sensors, embedded devices, robotics, vehicles, imaging systems, networks, or other operational platforms. \nPractical experience developing and debugging software on Linux-based systems. \nExperience working with edge compute, embedded compute, ARM-based platforms, NVIDIA platforms, or comparable hardware-constrained environments. \nStrong software engineering fundamentals, including concurrency, interfaces, memory management, data structures, algorithms, testing, and version control. \nProven ability to debug complex issues across software, hardware, operating systems, networking, timing, and integration boundaries. \nExperience owning technical work from incomplete requirements through design, implementation, integration, verification, and delivery. \nAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, including systems, hardware, test, autonomy, AI, or product stakeholders. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
We do not expect candidates to have all of the following. Experience in any of these areas will help you stand out.
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Runtime-critical, multi-threaded, or performance-sensitive C++ software for real-time or near-real-time systems. \n
Imaging, video, or sensor pipelines, including camera integration, ISP tuning, high-throughput image processing, GStreamer, FFmpeg, or similar technologies. \n
Hardware-accelerated processing on embedded or edge platforms, including NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm-based platforms, embedded AI accelerators, GPU-accelerated video or compute pipelines, or similar systems. \n
Integration of peripheral hardware such as RGB, NIR, and thermal cameras, GPS, IMU, GPU, or vehicle-interface systems. \n
Robotics, aerospace, defence, autonomy, unmanned systems, automotive, or other mission-critical domains. \n
Systems architecture, including interface design, system decomposition, testability, reliability, and maintainability. \n
Low-level Linux, device interfaces, vendor SDKs, driver-adjacent debugging, NixOS, edge AI/ML inference, or related Linux-based deployment environments. \n
Automated build, CI/CD, simulation, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, system test, containerised deployment, or deployment tooling. \n\n
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a C++ Software Engineer, Edge Systems to build mission-critical edge software for unmanned systems operating in demanding real-world environments. This role sits within the systems team, where software meets hardware. You will work across sensors, edge compute, imaging pipelines, mission systems, and autonomy.
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You will develop production C++ software for Linux-based edge compute platforms, including NVIDIA Jetson-class systems and other ARM-based embedded platforms. You will work on sensor integration, hardware-facing applications, calibration tools, diagnostics, and mission-system interfaces. This is a hands-on role for an engineer with proven experience delivering reliable software that runs on real systems, not just prototypes.
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You will work closely with systems, hardware, autonomy, AI, product, and test engineers to turn advanced capability into integrated, tested, fieldable software.
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#LI-LD1
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Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1784133834449,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThis role is for a Computer Vision C++ Engineer to support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.\nThe Computer Vision Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines. The role will focus on building custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with an emphasis on real-time performance, reliability, and deployment in edge compute environments. This position is required to increase the team's capacity and technical depth in real-time computer vision, image processing, and applied machine learning.\nThe successful candidate will bring strong C++ software engineering skills, experience developing high-performance or real-time systems, and a deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals. They should be capable of translating research concepts into deployable software and comfortable working on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries. Experience with areas such as object detection, image classification, target recognition, semantic segmentation, feature extraction, object tracking, video analytics, dataset curation, model evaluation, or deployment of trained perception models would be highly valuable.\nThe role will also support the development and integration of learned perception models into real-time computer vision pipelines. This may include adapting detection, classification, recognition, or segmentation models for operational imagery; improving model performance across varied lighting, viewpoint, background, and environmental conditions; evaluating false positives and false negatives; and working with representative datasets to improve robustness. Familiarity with combining learned models with classical computer vision techniques, optimizing inference for edge deployment, and integrating model outputs into C++ perception systems would be beneficial. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field would be well aligned with the technical needs of the team, though strong applied industry experience is also highly relevant.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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This role is for a Computer Vision C++ Engineer to support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.
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The Computer Vision Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines. The role will focus on building custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with an emphasis on real-time performance, reliability, and deployment in edge compute environments. This position is required to increase the team's capacity and technical depth in real-time computer vision, image processing, and applied machine learning.
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The successful candidate will bring strong C++ software engineering skills, experience developing high-performance or real-time systems, and a deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals. They should be capable of translating research concepts into deployable software and comfortable working on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries. Experience with areas such as object detection, image classification, target recognition, semantic segmentation, feature extraction, object tracking, video analytics, dataset curation, model evaluation, or deployment of trained perception models would be highly valuable.
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The role will also support the development and integration of learned perception models into real-time computer vision pipelines. This may include adapting detection, classification, recognition, or segmentation models for operational imagery; improving model performance across varied lighting, viewpoint, background, and environmental conditions; evaluating false positives and false negatives; and working with representative datasets to improve robustness. Familiarity with combining learned models with classical computer vision techniques, optimizing inference for edge deployment, and integrating model outputs into C++ perception systems would be beneficial. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field would be well aligned with the technical needs of the team, though strong applied industry experience is also highly relevant.
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We do not expect candidates to have all of the following. Experience in any of these areas will help you stand out.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
This role is for a Computer Vision C++ Engineer to support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.
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The Computer Vision Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines. The role will focus on building custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with an emphasis on real-time performance, reliability, and deployment in edge compute environments. This position is required to increase the team's capacity and technical depth in real-time computer vision, image processing, and applied machine learning.
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The successful candidate will bring strong C++ software engineering skills, experience developing high-performance or real-time systems, and a deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals. They should be capable of translating research concepts into deployable software and comfortable working on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries. Experience with areas such as object detection, image classification, target recognition, semantic segmentation, feature extraction, object tracking, video analytics, dataset curation, model evaluation, or deployment of trained perception models would be highly valuable.
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The role will also support the development and integration of learned perception models into real-time computer vision pipelines. This may include adapting detection, classification, recognition, or segmentation models for operational imagery; improving model performance across varied lighting, viewpoint, background, and environmental conditions; evaluating false positives and false negatives; and working with representative datasets to improve robustness. Familiarity with combining learned models with classical computer vision techniques, optimizing inference for edge deployment, and integrating model outputs into C++ perception systems would be beneficial. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, or a related field would be well aligned with the technical needs of the team, though strong applied industry experience is also highly relevant.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as the electrical SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will own customer-facing engineering support for aircraft electrical issues across the fielded fleet. You will act as the bridge between Fleet Support and the avionics, electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve complex technical problems quickly and thoroughly.
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This role is best suited for an engineer with strong avionics and aircraft electrical troubleshooting experience who can move fluidly between schematic-level analysis, hardware debug, and field support.
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Serve as the electrical SME for Fleet Support and lead escalated investigations involving aircraft electrical and avionics issues.\nDiagnose avionics system issues, onboard communication hardware issues, wiring and harness problems, power-distribution faults, connector failures, grounding issues, and intermittent electrical anomalies.\nTroubleshoot aircraft electrical problems at the aircraft, subsystem, harness, connector, and line-replaceable unit levels.\nReview and maintain schematics, pinouts, wiring diagrams, interface definitions, and troubleshooting documentation used by Fleet Support and customer teams.\nUse standard debug equipment to isolate faults, validate corrective actions, and support return-to-service decisions.\nPartner closely with software, mission systems, and radio frequency (RF) engineers on issues that cross electrical, software, and communications boundaries.\nIdentify recurring failure patterns and drive clear feedback into design, manufacturing, integration, and quality organizations.\nDevelop field-ready troubleshooting guides, repair recommendations, and service documentation for the Fleet Support organization.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.\n5+ years of experience in avionics, aircraft electrical systems, embedded hardware integration, or aerospace electrical engineering.\nStrong ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, and interface documentation.\nHands-on experience troubleshooting harnesses, connectors, power systems, avionics hardware, and electrical integration issues.\nExperience diagnosing intermittent failures caused by vibration, temperature, installation, environment, or interface mismatch.\nStrong communication skills and ability to support technical conversations with both customers and internal engineering teams.\nAbility to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with unmanned aircraft system electrical or avionics integration.\nExperience supporting fielded military, maritime, or expeditionary systems.\nExperience with sensors, radios, onboard compute, or payload electrical interfaces.\nExperience supporting ground test, flight test, or operational readiness events.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Electrical - Fleet Support (R5080)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as the electrical SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will own customer-facing engineering support for aircraft electrical issues across the fielded fleet. You will act as the bridge between Fleet Support and the avionics, electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve complex technical problems quickly and thoroughly.
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This role is best suited for an engineer with strong avionics and aircraft electrical troubleshooting experience who can move fluidly between schematic-level analysis, hardware debug, and field support.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Job Description:
\nIn this role, you will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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Autonomous systems or missile/UAV GNC background\nFamiliarity with:\n\nSensor and air data systems\nCI/CD pipelines and modern DevSecOps practices\n\n\nExperience integrating NPSS propulsion models (transient and steady state) into a 6DOF simulation environment.\nExperience with HIL or integrated simulation/test environments and Linux-based development workflows (Git, etc.)\nExperience operating in rapid development environments with tight iteration loops between simulation and test\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":160000,"max":240000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4814)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
\nIn this role, you will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Quality","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1784594978930,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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The Hivemind Quality team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers reliable, mission-ready capabilities through rigorous integration, validation, and flight testing. We work closely with autonomy, platform, and hardware teams to validate new features in simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world flight environments, ensuring our customers can confidently deploy autonomous systems in demanding operational conditions.
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Flight Test passionate about autonomy development and system validation. In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive flight test strategies that validate autonomous behaviors, software integrations, and end-to-end system performance. You will work closely with software, hardware, and product teams to reproduce real-world mission scenarios, identify product issues, and improve the quality and reliability of the Hivemind platform. You will also develop tooling that accelerates testing and analysis while mentoring engineers and helping establish best practices across the organization. This position bridges software quality, systems integration, and flight operations—ensuring our autonomy platform delivers reliable, mission-ready autonomous capabilities.
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Develop and execute flight test plans that validate new autonomy capabilities, software integrations, and system performance in real-world flight environments.\nDesign and execute test scenarios that reproduce operational customer workflows and mission conditions to identify software defects, integration issues, and performance limitations.\nBuild analysis tools and validation workflows that improve test coverage, accelerate regression testing, and reduce time to identify issues.\nReview flight logs, telemetry, rosbags, and system data to triage issues, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive resolution.\nWork closely with middleware, autonomy, and integration teams to develop complementary test strategies, share tooling, and improve overall product quality.\nProvide technical guidance to junior engineers, establish testing standards, and help improve engineering processes across the organization.\nMaintain standard operating procedures, participate in flight operations, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and operational readiness.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.\nProficiency in software quality engineering, test automation, and programming with Python and C++.\nExperience planning and executing field or flight testing for robotics, autonomous systems, or complex software platforms.\nExperience developing automated test tooling, validation frameworks, or data analysis tools.\nDemonstrated experience designing, documenting, executing, and tracking test plans, test cases, and software defects.\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze flight logs, telemetry, and system behavior to identify root causes.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across software, hardware, product, and test organizations.\nFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe).\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience using GenAI tools to improve engineering productivity or software quality.\nExperience with C++14/C++17, TypeScript, JSON, and modern software development practices.\nExperience with ROS.\nProficiency with simulation tools and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines.\nFamiliarity with networking, Linux operating systems, and radio communications.\nExperience testing autonomous aerial systems or other robotic platforms.\nExperience analyzing flight telemetry, sensor data, and autonomy behaviors.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"salaryDescription":"
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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The Hivemind Quality team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers reliable, mission-ready capabilities through rigorous integration, validation, and flight testing. We work closely with autonomy, platform, and hardware teams to validate new features in simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and real-world flight environments, ensuring our customers can confidently deploy autonomous systems in demanding operational conditions.
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Flight Test passionate about autonomy development and system validation. In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive flight test strategies that validate autonomous behaviors, software integrations, and end-to-end system performance. You will work closely with software, hardware, and product teams to reproduce real-world mission scenarios, identify product issues, and improve the quality and reliability of the Hivemind platform. You will also develop tooling that accelerates testing and analysis while mentoring engineers and helping establish best practices across the organization. This position bridges software quality, systems integration, and flight operations—ensuring our autonomy platform delivers reliable, mission-ready autonomous capabilities.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1776218522772,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Applications team within Software Integration & Operations builds internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Customer Success, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio spans over-the-air (OTA) update systems, simulation training platforms, fleet sustainment software, and enterprise applications supporting aircraft manufacturing. \n \nWe’re growing quickly and looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and execution — all within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem. \n \nIf you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern software, and want to see your code deliver immediate impact, this role is for you. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Applications team within Software Integration & Operations builds internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Customer Success, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio spans over-the-air (OTA) update systems, simulation training platforms, fleet sustainment software, and enterprise applications supporting aircraft manufacturing.
We’re growing quickly and looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and execution — all within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern software, and want to see your code deliver immediate impact, this role is for you.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Applications team within Software Integration & Operations builds internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Customer Success, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio spans over-the-air (OTA) update systems, simulation training platforms, fleet sustainment software, and enterprise applications supporting aircraft manufacturing.
We’re growing quickly and looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and execution — all within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern software, and want to see your code deliver immediate impact, this role is for you.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Applications team within Software Engineering builds the internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Fleet Sustainment, Customer Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio includes software supporting supply chain management, fleet sustainment, and aircraft manufacturing.
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We are growing rapidly and are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and mission execution within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem.
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If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern technologies, and want to see your work make an immediate impact, this role is for you.
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5+ years of experience in full-stack software development with demonstrated ownership of production applications. \nExceptional ability to communicate with stakeholders, spanning senior leadership and collaborative peers to align on requirements and outcomes. \nHands-on experience designing and building React applications and TypeScript/JavaScript-based backend services and APIs. \nStrong experience with data modeling, large-scale datasets, and analytical workflows. \nSolid foundation in software architecture, testing, code quality, and technical documentation. \nProven ability to independently deliver complex projects while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with Palantir Foundry, including Ontology, data pipelines, APIs, and application development, or comparable large-scale data platforms. \nHands-on experience designing, building, and operating Python-based data processing pipelines. \nAerospace industry familiarity, with experience developing software for manufacturing, supply chain operations, fleet sustainment, or aircraft maintenance. \nFamiliarity with modern software delivery practices, including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":190000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Full-stack Software - Foundry Applications (R4933)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Applications team within Software Engineering builds the internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Fleet Sustainment, Customer Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio includes software supporting supply chain management, fleet sustainment, and aircraft manufacturing.
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We are growing rapidly and are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and mission execution within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem.
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If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern technologies, and want to see your work make an immediate impact, this role is for you.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1775155260203,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for aerospace applications. This role operates at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for aerospace applications. This role operates at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts.
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\n\nSupport sensor integration activities from specification through production \nDevelop and execute sensor characterization and calibration procedures for IMUs, GNSS receivers, cameras, and other navigation sensors \nContribute to sensor trade studies and selection processes \n\nCross-Functional Collaboration:
\n\nWork closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering teams on: \nElectrical interfaces, power distribution, and signal conditioning \nMounting solutions, alignment, and thermal/vibration considerations \nSoftware interfaces, drivers, data acquisition, and calibration implementation \nParticipate in design reviews across EE/ME/SW disciplines, providing interdisciplinary perspective and coordination \nWillingness to support occasional travel to support teammates with integration and testing\n\nTechnical Contributions:
\n\nDevelop and execute test plans for sensor performance characterization and validation \nDocument sensor characteristics, trade studies, and integration requirements \nDevelop or modify calibration scripts and data processing tools \nSupport development of calibration procedures and tooling \nDebug issues spanning hardware-firmware-software boundaries \nReview and contribute to schematics, CAD models, and code as necessary \n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"Education & Experience:
\n\nBS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field \n1-4 years of relevant experience (new grads with strong cross-functional internship/project experience will be considered) \nDemonstrated ability to work across at least two of: electrical, mechanical, software domains \nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\nTechnical Skills:
\n\nUnderstanding of sensor measurement principles and error sources \nAbility to read and understand electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings \nBasic proficiency in scripting or programming for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar) \nFamiliarity with sensor communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.) \nHands-on experience with lab equipment and sensor testing \n\nCross-Functional Aptitude:
\n\nComfortable learning and working outside primary discipline \nAbility to communicate effectively with engineers from different backgrounds \nWillingness to engage with hardware, firmware, and software aspects of sensor systems \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple domains \n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nExperience with navigation or localization sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras, altimeters, etc.) \nExposure to sensor calibration or characterization activities \nBasic proficiency with engineering tools such as Altium, NX, and Teamcenter\nFamiliarity with embedded systems or real-time software \nUnderstanding of coordinate transformations or sensor fusion concepts \nExperience with automated testing or data acquisition systems \nKnowledge of aerospace environmental testing or standards\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":110000,"max":170000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration (R4601)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for aerospace applications. This role operates at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nWe are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for aerospace applications. This role operates at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts. \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/6d3cf300-d22e-47bb-b190-e376bd8715f1","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/6d3cf300-d22e-47bb-b190-e376bd8715f1/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-JM1\n#LC\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1766211975931,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframe for next-generation aircraft. This role is integral to building prototypes, designing assembly tools and fixtures, and developing/optimizing manufacturing processes for the efficient production of high-performance aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will have experience in airframe fabrication and assembly.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframe for next-generation aircraft. This role is integral to building prototypes, designing assembly tools and fixtures, and developing/optimizing manufacturing processes for the efficient production of high-performance aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will have experience in airframe fabrication and assembly.
","id":"836d3989-cb7c-455c-8594-c56f97022182","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nDesign and optimize assembly tools, fixtures, and jigs to support high-precision structural integration.\nDefine and document work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow for production.\nCollaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with specifications.\nUtilize CAD software (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, etc.) for tool and fixture design and analysis.\nPerform root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA) for manufacturing issues to improve efficiency and reduce defects.\nEnsure compliance with aerospace industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, MIL-STD, etc.) and company policies.\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.\n5+ years of experience in aircraft manufacturing, assembly, or tooling design.\nExpertise in aircraft structure assembly with knowledge of fastening, drilling, and tolerance stack-up.\nProficiency in CAD software (CATIA V5, Siemens NX, or equivalent) for tooling and assembly process design.\nFamiliarity with GD&T, metrology techniques, and precision alignment methodologies.\nExperience working with automated assembly systems and advanced manufacturing technologies.\nKnowledge of DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability & Assembly) principles.\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-security environment.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nPrior experience in military aircraft programs (F-35, B-21, F/A-18, F-22, etc.).\nUnderstanding the fabrication, trimming, drilling, fastening, and bonding of composite and metallic aircraft components.\nUnderstanding of composite materials, layup processes, curing, and bonding techniques.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":100000,"max":160000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Engineer, Manufacturing (R4265)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframe for next-generation aircraft. This role is integral to building prototypes, designing assembly tools and fixtures, and developing/optimizing manufacturing processes for the efficient production of high-performance aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will have experience in airframe fabrication and assembly.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication and assembly of advanced composite airframe for next-generation aircraft. This role is integral to building prototypes, designing assembly tools and fixtures, and developing/optimizing manufacturing processes for the efficient production of high-performance aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will have experience in airframe fabrication and assembly.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/836d3989-cb7c-455c-8594-c56f97022182","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/836d3989-cb7c-455c-8594-c56f97022182/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-DM2\n#LC\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783549146706,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Materials and Failure Analysis (MFA) Engineer at Shield AI, you will be responsible for driving failure analysis investigations and materials characterization activities for the XBAT vehicle. As part of the hardware reliability team, you’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to lead materials development, understand failure mechanisms, define corrective actions, and eliminate recurrence across product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain sourcing. You will engage in hands-on lab work across instruments including SEM, EDS, X-ray, cross-section preparation, and optical microscopy, and outsource when capabilities are not available internally. You will be responsible for establishing SOPs and materials lab practices that enhance sample preparation and physicochemical materials characterization outputs to achieve top-quality investigation results. You will analyze metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. The work you do will directly drive materials selection, materials processing, and design update decision-making for hardware designs across the vehicle.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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As a Materials and Failure Analysis (MFA) Engineer at Shield AI, you will be responsible for driving failure analysis investigations and materials characterization activities for the XBAT vehicle. As part of the hardware reliability team, you’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to lead materials development, understand failure mechanisms, define corrective actions, and eliminate recurrence across product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain sourcing. You will engage in hands-on lab work across instruments including SEM, EDS, X-ray, cross-section preparation, and optical microscopy, and outsource when capabilities are not available internally. You will be responsible for establishing SOPs and materials lab practices that enhance sample preparation and physicochemical materials characterization outputs to achieve top-quality investigation results. You will analyze metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. The work you do will directly drive materials selection, materials processing, and design update decision-making for hardware designs across the vehicle.
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Operate and continuously improve world-class materials and failure investigation laboratory spanning equipment including, but not limited to, SEM/EDS, x-ray, CT, optical microscopy, and cross-section preparation.\nDevelop and implement lab procedures spanning materials characterization, failure analysis investigations, and reporting of results to various stakeholders.\nPerform failure analysis on electronic failures and recommend corrective actions to address identified failure mechanisms across metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials.\nDrive failure analysis investigations using common methods including 8D, fault-tree, fishbone, and FRACAS.\nConduct mechanical cross-sectioning to prepare samples for subsequent analysis.\nPerform dye-and-pry and CSAM to reveal cracks and voids.\nUtilize X-ray inspection methods (2D and computed tomography) for electronics failure analysis.\nOperate Scanning Electron Microscopes and conduct Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy.\nExecute thermal analysis work on materials, including DSC, TGA, DMA, TMA, and FTIR.\nManage procurement and maintenance of lab consumables.\nOversee the maintenance, organization, and safety of all laboratory equipment and work areas.\nWork with external laboratories to perform materials and failure analysis work as necessary.\nEducate stakeholders on materials science fundamentals to improve material selection and materials processing practices across the design, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.\nStay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in all aspects of electronic materials and related failure mechanisms.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
2+ years of experience in a materials engineering role, preferably with a focus on aerospace or automotive applications.\nCandidate must be self-starting and come with a growth mindset, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. Degrees in Mechanical OR Reliability Engineering also are accepted.\nFamiliarity with electronics (PCBs, PCBAs, electronic components) and moving mechanical assemblies. Knowledgeable in failure mechanisms including solder fatigue, intermetallic growth, conductive anodic filaments, tin whiskers, electromigration, and corrosion.\nTeam-player with clear and concise written and oral communication skills.\nExperience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production.\nExperience with management of technical projects.\n2+ years of hands-on experience operating expensive lab instruments, including SEMs, microscopes, and x-ray systems.\nFamiliarity with relevant industry standards, including IPC, JEDEC, MIL, and ASTM standards.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in a materials engineering role, preferably with a focus on aerospace or automotive applications.\nMaster's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.\nProficiency in failure analysis techniques and materials characterization methods. Direct application to electronics is preferred.\nPrior experience running a materials characterization and/or failure analysis lab.\nExperience with environmental testing, including temperature cycling, vibration, highly accelerated limit testing (HALT), and highly-accelerated stress screening (HASS).\nFamiliarity with PCB fabrication, SMT, and polymerics application manufacturing processes.\nSignificant knowledge of materials engineering principles, methods, and tools.\nProficiency in Python, including NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, Plotly, and Matplotlib.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Materials (R5258)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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As a Materials and Failure Analysis (MFA) Engineer at Shield AI, you will be responsible for driving failure analysis investigations and materials characterization activities for the XBAT vehicle. As part of the hardware reliability team, you’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and supply chain to lead materials development, understand failure mechanisms, define corrective actions, and eliminate recurrence across product design, manufacturing processes, and supply chain sourcing. You will engage in hands-on lab work across instruments including SEM, EDS, X-ray, cross-section preparation, and optical microscopy, and outsource when capabilities are not available internally. You will be responsible for establishing SOPs and materials lab practices that enhance sample preparation and physicochemical materials characterization outputs to achieve top-quality investigation results. You will analyze metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. The work you do will directly drive materials selection, materials processing, and design update decision-making for hardware designs across the vehicle.
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#LI-MS1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1780360091209,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nDo you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and contributing to hardware that can directly impact the safety of service members and civilians? Shield AI is looking for a hands-on engineer to help design, test, and validate the next generation of intelligent systems.\nThe Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform and improve Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. This role will focus on vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing to help engineering teams understand how our products perform in real-world operating conditions.\nWe are looking for candidates who are passionate about engineering principles, curious about how things work, and excited to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to evaluate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve the customer experience.\nSuccess in this role requires technical creativity, strong organization, clear communication, and a willingness to listen, learn, debate respectfully, and solve difficult problems as part of a high-performing team.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and contributing to hardware that can directly impact the safety of service members and civilians? Shield AI is looking for a hands-on engineer to help design, test, and validate the next generation of intelligent systems.
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The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform and improve Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. This role will focus on vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing to help engineering teams understand how our products perform in real-world operating conditions.
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We are looking for candidates who are passionate about engineering principles, curious about how things work, and excited to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to evaluate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve the customer experience.
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Success in this role requires technical creativity, strong organization, clear communication, and a willingness to listen, learn, debate respectfully, and solve difficult problems as part of a high-performing team.
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Apply technical and creative problem-solving skills to quickly design, build, and deploy instrumented test and measurement systems.\nSupport manual and automated data collection, processing, and analysis.\nUse measurement science and engineering analysis to understand the static and dynamic inputs, loads, and system responses that drive product performance.\nBuild trusted relationships with mechanical design teams and apply your expertise to help identify the best design paths quickly.\nPlan and execute test programs, including ground and flight vibration testing, modal testing for finite element model validation, vibration troubleshooting, and strain gauge testing of structural components.\nPerform shaker table testing and support hardware qualification and development test campaigns.\nMaintain test equipment and ensure calibration requirements remain current.\nDevelop test plans, technical reports, and detailed data reviews that clearly communicate results and inform design decisions.\nSupport other test and engineering activities as needed.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical field.\nHands-on experience with vibration testing of mechanical systems; internship, research, or project team experience is applicable.\nHands-on experience performing MIL-STD testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) including vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI/EMC testing.\nExperience with CAD modeling (NX preferred).\nWorking knowledge of finite element analysis principles.\nExperience with modal testing.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to work hard, act as a trustworthy teammate, hold yourself and others to high standards, and treat others with kindness and respect.\nTrack record of taking ownership of development processes, test efforts, or technical features and delivering high-quality outcomes.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced development environment, navigate ambiguity, overcome obstacles, and deliver results on schedule.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical field.\nLeadership experience on a project, research, or product development team.\nExperience with root cause investigation, failure analysis, design of experiments, or structured problem-solving methods.\nExperience in startup, R&D, aerospace, defense, robotics, UAV, or high-reliability hardware environments.\nDemonstrated adaptability, agility, and ability to innovate under pressure while meeting dynamic project demands.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":160000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Mechanical Test (R5091)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and contributing to hardware that can directly impact the safety of service members and civilians? Shield AI is looking for a hands-on engineer to help design, test, and validate the next generation of intelligent systems.
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The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform and improve Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. This role will focus on vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing to help engineering teams understand how our products perform in real-world operating conditions.
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We are looking for candidates who are passionate about engineering principles, curious about how things work, and excited to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to evaluate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve the customer experience.
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Success in this role requires technical creativity, strong organization, clear communication, and a willingness to listen, learn, debate respectfully, and solve difficult problems as part of a high-performing team.
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#LI-MS1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Job Description:
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Join a high-impact mechanical test team developing next-generation aircraft that support the safety of service members and civilians. This role drives hardware design decisions by quantifying product performance through advanced testing, custom measurement systems, and specialized analysis.
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We are seeking a Structures / Mechanical Test Engineer with direct experience in advanced CAD and FEA analysis (e.g. Siemens NX), hydraulic systems, sensor instrumentation (force, pressure, strain, displacement), Python-based test automation to deliver measurable improvements in test quality, speed, and reliability.
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Design, build, and operate test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.\nSupport hydraulic system design and test activities, including selection, integration, and troubleshooting of components such as valves, pumps, accumulators, actuators, fittings, hoses, and manifolds.\nDevelop and execute test plans to validate mechanical performance, structural integrity, and environmental durability.\nIntegrate and calibrate a range of sensors (e.g., load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers) into test setups for accurate data collection.\nCreate and maintain python scripts to provide automation, signal processing, and result visualization.\nAnalyze test data, troubleshoot system behaviors, and generate detailed technical reports with design feedback.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, systems, and electrical engineering to define test requirements and interpret results.\nLead CAD design of custom test equipment, prototypes, fixtures, and components, ensuring manufacturability and safety.\nPerform Finite Element Analysis to simulate mechanical performance, validate design assumptions, and correlate analytical results with test data.\nWork with composite materials in the design, fabrication, and testing of mechanical components, with consideration for their unique properties such as anisotropy, delamination risk, and layup configuration.\nSupport lab safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of test capabilities.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.\n6+ years of experience in mechanical/structures testing or product development environments.\nDeep experience with hydraulic systems, driving precise control, stable operation, and reliable data capture across complex test environment.\nExpertise in sensor selection, integration, and calibration in test environments, producing high-confidence data used to inform critical design decisions.\nProficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data analysis.\nAdvanced CAD skills (e.g. Siemens NX) with experience designing test hardware and prototypes.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in team settings.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Comprehensive understanding of hydraulic schematics, pressure and flow characterization, leak detection methodologies, instrumentation, and the safe operation of pressurized hydraulic systems\nExperience working in aerospace structures and dynamics test environments with familiarity with test article preparation, sensor installation, data acquisition systems, reaction frame design, test readiness reviews, and post-test data analysis.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":160000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Mechanical Test (R5207)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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Join a high-impact mechanical test team developing next-generation aircraft that support the safety of service members and civilians. This role drives hardware design decisions by quantifying product performance through advanced testing, custom measurement systems, and specialized analysis.
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We are seeking a Structures / Mechanical Test Engineer with direct experience in advanced CAD and FEA analysis (e.g. Siemens NX), hydraulic systems, sensor instrumentation (force, pressure, strain, displacement), Python-based test automation to deliver measurable improvements in test quality, speed, and reliability.
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#LI-MS1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Design complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft launch and recovery systems\nOwn the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release\nPerform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA\nPrototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability\nCollaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, and test teams\nSupport pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering\n5+ years in mechanical or mechanism design\nStrong CAD skills (NX preferred)\nKinematic analysis and optimization\nStructural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods\nFEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue\nGD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems\nMaterials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes\nAbility to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams\nA demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nProficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nMIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":112439,"max":168659},"text":"Senior Engineer, Mechanisms - Catapult (R4939)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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#LI-MS1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1777501226899,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAre you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!\nAs a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Design complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft\nOwn the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release\nPerform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA\nPrototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability\nCollaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, and propulsion teams\nSupport pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering\n5+ years in mechanical or mechanism design\nStrong CAD skills (NX preferred)\nKinematic analysis and optimization\nStructural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods\nFEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue\nGD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems\nMaterials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes\nAbility to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams\nA demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nProficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nRTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":110000,"max":160000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Engineer, Mechanisms (R4890)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
\n
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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#LI-SM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["United States","Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1780699088332,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. This role operates at the intersection of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. This role operates at the intersection of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts.
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Sensor Selection, Integration & Characterization
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Support sensor integration activities from specification through production \n
Develop and execute sensor characterization and calibration procedures for IMUs, GNSS receivers, cameras, and other navigation sensors \n
Contribute to sensor trade studies and selection processes \n\n
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software engineering teams on: \n\nElectrical interfaces, power distribution, and signal conditioning \n
Mounting solutions, alignment, and thermal/vibration considerations \n
Software interfaces, drivers, data acquisition, and calibration implementation \n\n\n
Participate in design reviews across EE/ME/SW disciplines, providing interdisciplinary perspective and coordination \n\n
Technical Contributions
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Develop and execute test plans for sensor performance characterization and validation \n
Document sensor characteristics, trade studies, and integration requirements \n
Develop or modify calibration scripts and data processing tools \n
Support development of calibration procedures and tooling \n
Debug issues spanning hardware-firmware-software boundaries \n
Review and contribute to schematics, CAD models, and code as necessary \n\n
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Education & Experience
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BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field \n
1-4 years of relevant experience (new grads with strong cross-functional internship/project experience will be considered) \n
Demonstrated ability to work across at least two of: electrical, mechanical, software domains \n
Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n
Technical Skills
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Understanding of sensor measurement principles and error sources \n
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings \n
Basic proficiency in scripting or programming for data analysis (Python, MATLAB, or similar) \n
Familiarity with sensor communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, etc.) \n
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and sensor testing \n\n
Cross-Functional Aptitude
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Comfortable learning and working outside primary discipline \n
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers from different backgrounds \n
Willingness to engage with hardware, firmware, and software aspects of sensor systems \n
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across multiple domains \n\n
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Experience with navigation or localization sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras, altimeters, etc.) \nExposure to sensor calibration or characterization activities \nFamiliarity with embedded systems or real-time software \nUnderstanding of coordinate transformations or sensor fusion concepts \nExperience with automated testing or data acquisition systems \nKnowledge of aerospace environmental testing or standards \n\n"},{"text":"Work environment:","content":"\n\n
Collaborative team environment working with EE, ME, and SW engineers \nHands-on lab work combined with analysis and documentation \nOccasional travel for team and supplier coordination or testing support \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":180000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Sensor Integration (R5128)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Sensor Integration Engineer to support selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation and localization sensors for the X-BAT State Estimation team. This role operates at the intersection of software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, requiring the ability to work across disciplines and directly contribute to cross-functional engineering efforts.
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#LI-ED1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1755280951607,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThis position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. \n \nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.
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\nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.
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\nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, within startup or R&D settings. \nProven experience in development of military aircrafts. \nCompliance with DO-178C \nDemonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes. \nFamiliar with FPGA development using SystemVerilog. \nReal Time Operating System (RTOS) experience. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":190000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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#LI-SM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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Strong embedded software development experience in C/C++. \nStrong understand of Oriented Object Programming and modern C++ features. \nStrong knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software components. \nGood understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals. \nDemonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes. \nExperience producing high-quality technical documentation, including architecture, detailed designs, and test plans. \nProven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment \nProactively identify opportunities for improvement within software development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and X-Bat reliability \nB.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, within startup or R&D settings. \nProven experience in development of military aircrafts. \nCompliance with DO-178C \nDemonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes. \nFamiliar with FPGA development using SystemVerilog. \nReal Time Operating System (RTOS) experience.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":190000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5071)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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X,
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Job Description:
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We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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#LI-AD6
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Hardware Test","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1778103084278,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe’re looking for a software engineer to develop internal tools that directly accelerate the development of some of the most cutting-edge aircraft in the defense industry. In this role, you’ll partner closely with engineers across disciplines to design, build, and support a wide range of tooling — from lightweight automation scripts and macros to more robust frameworks and platforms. These solutions will be deeply embedded in daily workflows and represent some of the highest-impact software at the company, enabling teams to move faster, make better decisions, and bring advanced capabilities to life more efficiently.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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We’re looking for a software engineer to develop internal tools that directly accelerate the development of some of the most cutting-edge aircraft in the defense industry. In this role, you’ll partner closely with engineers across disciplines to design, build, and support a wide range of tooling — from lightweight automation scripts and macros to more robust frameworks and platforms. These solutions will be deeply embedded in daily workflows and represent some of the highest-impact software at the company, enabling teams to move faster, make better decisions, and bring advanced capabilities to life more efficiently.
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Own software development from design through deployment for a range of internal tools, as an independent developer operating within a broader organization.\nIntegrate diverse engineering systems, including electronic design automation, computer-aided design, and product lifecycle management tools.\nEmbed with teams such as electrical engineering and production automation to incubate new projects and develop elegant solutions to difficult problems.\nUse databases, scripts, services, and application packaging to deploy software across multiple platforms.\nImprove existing frameworks and tools by adding features, fixing bugs, and enhancing maintainability.\nUse AI assisted tools and workflows to accelerate development.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of software development experience.\nProficiency in Python, C++, JavaScript, and SQL.\nExperience designing, building, and supporting internal tools used by engineering, manufacturing, or operations teams.\nExperience with database schema design and analysis.\nExperience building automated package build and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).\nExperience with containerization technologies (Docker).\nExperience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":120000,"max":190000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Engineer, Software Engineering Tools, Hardware Test (R4913)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We’re looking for a software engineer to develop internal tools that directly accelerate the development of some of the most cutting-edge aircraft in the defense industry. In this role, you’ll partner closely with engineers across disciplines to design, build, and support a wide range of tooling — from lightweight automation scripts and macros to more robust frameworks and platforms. These solutions will be deeply embedded in daily workflows and represent some of the highest-impact software at the company, enabling teams to move faster, make better decisions, and bring advanced capabilities to life more efficiently.
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#LI-DM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join the Hivemind Solutions Systems Engineering team. In this role, the candidate will support the design, development, integration, and validation of complex systems leveraging the Hivemind autonomy software. This role requires a strong foundation in systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate stakeholder needs into robust technical solutions.
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A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s Degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience\nB.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering)\nExperience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements\nExperience with MBSE and related efforts\nExperience working in cross-functional teams\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbally\nOrganized and methodical\nSoftware engineer experience in C++ and/or Python\nExperience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics\nDemonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others\nThe ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)\nExpertise with Requirement & Design decomposition\nExperience in any/all of the following: Autonomy, Aircraft, Unmanned Vehicles\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":110000,"max":170000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Engineer, Software Systems (R4903)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join the Hivemind Solutions Systems Engineering team. In this role, the candidate will support the design, development, integration, and validation of complex systems leveraging the Hivemind autonomy software. This role requires a strong foundation in systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate stakeholder needs into robust technical solutions.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of XBat flight critical software systems. This role is responsible for designing and executing test strategies across hardware, software, and system-level components to ensure performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
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Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, executing verification and validation (V&V) efforts, analyzing test data, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with aerospace or defense systems, familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c), and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
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Qualifications include a degree in engineering or a related field, 5-8 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Experience with automated testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test support is highly desirable.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field\nHands-on experience in testing (e.g., 5–8 years depending on level) across software, hardware, or integrated systems\nKnowledge of test methodologies including verification & validation (V&V), regression testing, and test case development\nExperience with test tools and automation, such as scripting (Python, MATLAB, or similar) and test frameworks\nAbility to read and interpret technical documentation, requirements, and system specifications\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and isolate defects\nStrong written and verbal communication skills for documenting and reporting test results\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and validation of XBat flight critical software systems. This role is responsible for designing and executing test strategies across hardware, software, and system-level components to ensure performance, reliability, and mission readiness.
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Key responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, executing verification and validation (V&V) efforts, analyzing test data, and collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience with aerospace or defense systems, familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c), and a proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.
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Qualifications include a degree in engineering or a related field, 5-8 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Experience with automated testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test support is highly desirable.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (X-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. As a State Estimation Engineer, you will work on the GNC team to develop and optimize algorithms that process and fuse data from various sensors to provide accurate, reliable state estimates, enabling the X-BAT to operate autonomously in complex and contested environments.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781225160984,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.\n \nThis role is ideal for engineers with 5+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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\nThis role is ideal for engineers with 5+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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\nThis role is ideal for engineers with 5+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Integration & Test","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1779496396716,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.\nYou’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.\nShield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.
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You’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.
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Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.
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Experience testing autonomous systems, robotics software, or flight autonomy algorithms\nFamiliarity with C++ and software/hardware integration concepts.\nExperience with HIL or VIL test environments.\nExposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems.\nBackground in simulation infrastructure design, distributed testing, or test data management.\nQuality Assurance (QA) experience, including process definition, metrics, and validation tracking\nExperience with aerospace, defense, or mission-critical software\nActive SECRET clearance preferred\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Hivemind Solutions Test Department is seeking a Senior Test Engineer (Software & Simulation Focus) to join our DC-based team. Since Shield AI's mission is to protect service members and civilians, The Hivemind Solutions Test Department makes this a reality by validating the reliability, safety, and performance of our world-class autonomy software.
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You’ll lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments.
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Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.
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#LI-AD6
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are looking for a driven and hands-on test professional to support aircraft and system testing in a fast-paced aerospace environment on our XBAT program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working closely with cross-functional teams, and seeing projects move from early development through production and flight operations. The right candidate will have experience planning and executing tests for UAV or manned aircraft platforms and be comfortable building test plans and procedures from the ground up. This individual should be organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple test activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and mission success.
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Active DoD Secret security clearance (current preferred) with eligibility to support special access programs.\nExperience supporting Group 5 UAS/UAV launch, recovery, and flight operations.\nHands-on experience with aircraft avionics systems, integration, troubleshooting, and testing.\nAircraft maintenance experience supporting military, commercial, or unmanned aircraft platforms.\nExperience conducting laboratory-based testing, verification, and validation of aircraft systems, subsystems, or components. \n\n\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are looking for a driven and hands-on test professional to support aircraft and system testing in a fast-paced aerospace environment on our XBAT program. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working closely with cross-functional teams, and seeing projects move from early development through production and flight operations. The right candidate will have experience planning and executing tests for UAV or manned aircraft platforms and be comfortable building test plans and procedures from the ground up. This individual should be organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple test activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and mission success.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Shield AI has been redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies for the past few years.
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\nWe’re looking for a software engineer, well versed in development and testing, to help continue building V-BAT's test operations, specifically automation capabilities and tools used to test software components ranging from autonomy, embedded systems, ground control applications, and more – you will gather requirements and write software to automate them.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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\nWe’re looking for a software engineer, well versed in development and testing, to help continue building V-BAT's test operations, specifically automation capabilities and tools used to test software components ranging from autonomy, embedded systems, ground control applications, and more – you will gather requirements and write software to automate them.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Aircraft Simulation team turns frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft. We own the commit-to-flight pipeline—deterministic aircraft and mission simulation, HITL/SITL integration, CI/CD, and tooling for automated flight qualification testing. Our goal is simple: make AI fly—safely, reliably, and fast.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Aircraft Simulation team turns frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft. We own the commit-to-flight pipeline—deterministic aircraft and mission simulation, HITL/SITL integration, CI/CD, and tooling for automated flight qualification testing. Our goal is simple: make AI fly—safely, reliably, and fast.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking an engineering manager of Mechanical Design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership, high visibility role you will lead a team of engineers developing mechanical systems to support Shield AI’s next generation aircraft program(s).
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements.
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Security Operations & Program Execution
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Execute daily collateral security operations in a high-growth environment \n
Maintain daily classified document control, accountability, and safeguarding \n
Support classified facility operations and Restricted Areas \n\n
Personnel Security & Onboarding
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Process badge requests and issuance with accuracy and timeliness \n
Facilitate weekly local new hire orientation and onboarding \n
Present New Hire Security Training as required \n\n
Foreign Visits & External Engagements
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Daily processing, disclosure, and hosting of foreign visits in accordance with NISPOM \n
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant execution \n
Support classified meetings hosting \n\n
Restricted Area (RA) & Access Control
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Perform daily Restricted Area maintenance and access control management \n
Enforce entry/exit procedures and access requirements \n
Execute end-of-day Restricted Area security procedures \n\n
Technology Control & Compliance
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Process Technology Control Plans (TCPs) in support of Corporate FSO \n
Support ITAR/EAR compliance and controlled technology safeguards \n\n
Incident Response & Operations
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Respond to local alarms, GSOC alerts, and security incidents \n
Provide immediate response to outages and emergent issues \n
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Maintain accountability and proper transfer procedures for classified materials \n\n
COMSEC & Security Support
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Act as a trusted security partner to internal teams \n
Provide guidance on security requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices \n\n
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements.
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You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements.
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You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies.
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Security Operations & Program Execution
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Execute daily collateral security operations in a high-growth environment \n
Maintain daily classified document control, accountability, and safeguarding \n
Support classified facility operations and Restricted Areas \n\n
Personnel Security & Onboarding
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Process badge requests and issuance with accuracy and timeliness \n
Facilitate weekly local new hire orientation and onboarding \n
Present New Hire Security Training as required \n\n
Foreign Visits & External Engagements
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Daily processing, disclosure, and hosting of foreign visits in accordance with NISPOM \n
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant execution \n
Support classified meetings hosting \n\n
Restricted Area (RA) & Access Control
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Perform daily Restricted Area maintenance and access control management \n
Enforce entry/exit procedures and access requirements \n
Execute end-of-day Restricted Area security procedures \n\n
Technology Control & Compliance
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Process Technology Control Plans (TCPs) in support of Corporate FSO \n
Support ITAR/EAR compliance and controlled technology safeguards \n\n
Incident Response & Operations
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Respond to local alarms, GSOC alerts, and security incidents \n
Provide immediate response to outages and emergent issues \n
Document and report incidents in accordance with policy \n\n
Classified Handling & Logistics
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Manage classified shipping and receiving \n
Maintain accountability and proper transfer procedures for classified materials \n\n
COMSEC & Security Support
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Serve as Alternate Collateral COMSEC Officer \n
Support COMSEC accountability, handling, and compliance requirements \n\n
Cross-Functional Partnership
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Act as a trusted security partner to internal teams \n
Provide guidance on security requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices \n\n
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements.
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You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies.
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#LI-LD2
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\n###
\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"International EOR","department":"Growth Division","location":"Abu Dhabi","team":"Business Development Marketing","allLocations":["Abu Dhabi"]},"createdAt":1768966858878,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThe Senior Field Marketing Manager, Middle East will establish and execute field marketing across priority defense and government accounts in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. This person will drive account-based marketing programs, support strategic capture efforts, and generate measurable pipeline impact in close partnership with regional sales and business development teams.\nThis is a hands-on role in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing account strategies and executing field programs, thrives in complex government sales environments, and understands how to align marketing efforts with long-cycle defense procurement processes across these priority markets.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
The Senior Field Marketing Manager, Middle East will establish and execute field marketing across priority defense and government accounts in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. This person will drive account-based marketing programs, support strategic capture efforts, and generate measurable pipeline impact in close partnership with regional sales and business development teams.
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This is a hands-on role in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing account strategies and executing field programs, thrives in complex government sales environments, and understands how to align marketing efforts with long-cycle defense procurement processes across these priority markets.
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\n- Lead and execute field marketing across priority defense and government accounts in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan, aligned with regional go-to-market priorities.
\n- Develop and execute account-based marketing strategies for primary accounts, mapping buying centers and orchestrating multi-touch engagement across executive briefings, targeted campaigns, industry events, and owned customer programs.
\n- Demonstrate deep understanding of regional defense procurement environments, acquisition cycles, and country-specific stakeholder landscapes across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan.
\n- Engage key ministries and agencies including, but not limited to:
\n\n\n\n- Saudi Ministry of Defense and General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)
\n- UAE Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council
\n- Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) and Ministry of Defense
\n\n- Own strategy and execution for major defense and aerospace events across the region (e.g., IDEX, World Defense Show, SOFEX), prioritizing high-value account engagement and executive-level meetings over brand presence alone.
\n- Plan and execute owned customer events, private briefings, and targeted engagements in partnership with sales and capture teams to accelerate opportunity progression.
\n- Align marketing programs with regional sales objectives, pipeline targets, and account plans to drive measurable revenue impact across all focus markets.
\n- Own Salesforce campaign execution, including creating and managing Campaign IDs, ensuring proper campaign structure, tracking member status, and maintaining data integrity in partnership with sales.
\n- Partner closely with sales to ensure correct opportunity association, contact mapping, and required CRM field completion to support accurate pipeline reporting and attribution.
\n- Build and execute programs within Marketo, including campaign flows, audience segmentation, nurture programs, performance tracking, and marketing-to-sales workflow alignment.
\n- Establish KPIs aligned to Middle East government sales realities, including account penetration, stakeholder engagement depth, opportunity influence, and deal acceleration.
\n- Bring structure, accountability, and operational rigor to field marketing execution across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan.
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\n- 8 to 12 years of experience in field marketing, demand generation, or integrated marketing roles, with significant exposure to government and defense markets in the Middle East.
\n- Demonstrated success marketing into Saudi Arabia and/or UAE Ministry of Defense environments; experience with Jordanian defense stakeholders is a plus.
\n- Strong understanding of defense procurement processes in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan, including long-cycle acquisition environments, offset considerations, and multi-stakeholder government account structures.
\n- Proven experience leading and executing account-based marketing programs within complex enterprise or government accounts; ABM must be a core area of expertise.
\n- Hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM, including campaign creation, Campaign ID management, opportunity alignment, required field governance, reporting, and partnership with sales on CRM hygiene and pipeline tracking.
\n- Hands-on experience with Marketo, including campaign build, segmentation, nurture programs, performance tracking, and marketing-to-sales workflow alignment.
\n- Experience executing trade shows, industry events, and owned customer programs in defense, aerospace, or national security sectors.
\n- Ability to engage credibly with senior military leaders, government stakeholders, and technical evaluators across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan.
\n- Strong cross-functional partnership skills with Sales, Business Development, Capture, and Global Marketing teams.
\n- Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is strongly preferred.
\n- Willingness to travel frequently within Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan.
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\n\n
Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Senior Field Marketing Manager - Middle East (R4253)","country":"AE","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
The Senior Field Marketing Manager, Middle East will establish and execute field marketing across priority defense and government accounts in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. This person will drive account-based marketing programs, support strategic capture efforts, and generate measurable pipeline impact in close partnership with regional sales and business development teams.
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This is a hands-on role in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing account strategies and executing field programs, thrives in complex government sales environments, and understands how to align marketing efforts with long-cycle defense procurement processes across these priority markets.
\n
#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
\n
\n###
\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783555532860,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Fleet Auditor to serve as the function lead for physical custody of the enterprise fleet within Aircraft Division.\nThe Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function maintains the authoritative ledger of every aircraft in the enterprise fleet and ensures that every operational decision is grounded in accurate, real-time data. Physical custody (sign-out and sign-in transactions, inspections, deficiency logging, and routing to Sustainment) is the moment where ground truth is created. Without disciplined custody, the data layer underpinning every fleet decision drifts.\nThe Senior Fleet Auditor will set the standards for PMCS execution across aircraft, GSE, and payloads; own sign-out and sign-in custody transactions; route deficient assets to Sustainment; and serve as the single point of accountability for the physical custody function. This role requires deep aviation maintenance expertise, demonstrated authority with maintenance organizations, and the ability to set and enforce consistent inspection standards across a high-tempo enterprise fleet.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Fleet Auditor to serve as the function lead for physical custody of the enterprise fleet within Aircraft Division.
\n
The Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function maintains the authoritative ledger of every aircraft in the enterprise fleet and ensures that every operational decision is grounded in accurate, real-time data. Physical custody (sign-out and sign-in transactions, inspections, deficiency logging, and routing to Sustainment) is the moment where ground truth is created. Without disciplined custody, the data layer underpinning every fleet decision drifts.
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The Senior Fleet Auditor will set the standards for PMCS execution across aircraft, GSE, and payloads; own sign-out and sign-in custody transactions; route deficient assets to Sustainment; and serve as the single point of accountability for the physical custody function. This role requires deep aviation maintenance expertise, demonstrated authority with maintenance organizations, and the ability to set and enforce consistent inspection standards across a high-tempo enterprise fleet.
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\n
Inspection Standards & Function Leadership
\n\n
Set PMCS standards, inspection protocols, and deficiency-logging procedures for aircraft, GSE, and payloads across the enterprise fleet.\n
Lead and develop the inspection function, ensuring consistent execution across every transaction.\n
Audit operational teams across the enterprise (AVOs, MX, Field Operations, and customer-facing units) for compliance with gear control, tool control, and custody standards. Drive corrective action and escalate persistent non-compliance to maintain the integrity of the custody function.\n
Routinely audit the inspection team's own work product to enforce standards compliance, identify drift, and ensure consistent, defensible execution at every transaction.\n\n
Custody & Mission Briefing
\n\n
Own the formal sign-out and sign-in custody transactions for the enterprise fleet, serving as the accountable authority for the physical transfer of aircraft, payloads, and ground support equipment.\n
Conduct the Mission out brief for outbound aircraft, ensuring receiving teams have the configuration, condition, and load-out information they need to execute.\n
Maintain custody documentation as the official record of transfer.\n\n
Deficiency Routing & Sustainment Interface
\n\n
Identify, log, and route deficient aircraft, GSE, and payloads to Sustainment for repair, configuration adjustment, or replacement.\n
Serve as the primary Fleet Strategy interface to Sustainment for asset handoffs and maintenance escalations.\n
Coordinate with Sustainment on return-to-service timelines and ensure the Fleet Analyst has accurate visibility into asset status throughout the maintenance cycle.\n\n
Cross-Functional Coordination
\n\n
Partner with the Fleet Analyst to ensure every custody transaction is reflected accurately in the enterprise ledger.\n
Coordinate with AVOs and operational teams on inspection scheduling, inventory protocols, and special inspection requirements.\n
Engage Engineering on configuration verification when deficiencies require it.\n\n
\n\n
10+ years of aviation maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.\nPrior military experience as a senior NCO (E-7 or higher) in aviation maintenance, Production Superintendent, or civilian equivalent in an aviation maintenance organization.\nDeep, hands-on knowledge of FMC standards, PMCS execution, and aircraft configuration management.\nDemonstrated authority and credibility with maintenance organizations and operational teams.\nExperience setting standards, writing inspection procedures, and training subordinates.\nStrong organizational and documentation skills.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to interface across maintenance, operations, and leadership.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Fleet Auditor to serve as the function lead for physical custody of the enterprise fleet within Aircraft Division.
\n
The Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function maintains the authoritative ledger of every aircraft in the enterprise fleet and ensures that every operational decision is grounded in accurate, real-time data. Physical custody (sign-out and sign-in transactions, inspections, deficiency logging, and routing to Sustainment) is the moment where ground truth is created. Without disciplined custody, the data layer underpinning every fleet decision drifts.
\n
The Senior Fleet Auditor will set the standards for PMCS execution across aircraft, GSE, and payloads; own sign-out and sign-in custody transactions; route deficient assets to Sustainment; and serve as the single point of accountability for the physical custody function. This role requires deep aviation maintenance expertise, demonstrated authority with maintenance organizations, and the ability to set and enforce consistent inspection standards across a high-tempo enterprise fleet.
\n
#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
\n
\n###
\n
\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Shipping","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1782290634444,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Senior Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for executing and coordinating domestic and international shipping, receiving, inventory control, export compliance, import operations, and warehouse activities supporting Product Delivery, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Customer Operations. This position serves as a subject matter expert for global logistics operations and ensures the timely, compliant, and efficient movement of equipment, parts, and customer deliveries worldwide.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Senior Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for executing and coordinating domestic and international shipping, receiving, inventory control, export compliance, import operations, and warehouse activities supporting Product Delivery, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Customer Operations. This position serves as a subject matter expert for global logistics operations and ensures the timely, compliant, and efficient movement of equipment, parts, and customer deliveries worldwide.
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Execute domestic and international shipments via parcel, LTL, FTL, air freight, ocean freight, and hand-carry operations.\nCoordinate import and export activities with freight forwarders, customs brokers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.\nPrepare and review commercial invoices, packing lists, EEI filings, AES filings, export licenses, carnets, certificates of origin, and other shipping documentation.\nEnsure compliance with ITAR, EAR, DG regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.\nSupport customer deliveries, field deployments, demonstrations, sustainment activities, and international programs.\nCoordinate Dangerous Goods (DG) shipments, including lithium battery compliance and hazardous material documentation.\nReceive, inspect, process, and inventory incoming materials and customer returns.\nMaintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP/WMS systems.\nInvestigate shipment delays, customs holds, inventory discrepancies, and logistics-related issues.\nPartner with Product Delivery, Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Trade Compliance, and Program Management teams to support operational objectives.\nAssist with development and implementation of logistics processes, work instructions, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nTrain and mentor junior Shipping & Receiving Specialists and support cross-functional logistics training.\nSupport warehouse organization, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and material handling operations.\nProvide shipment status updates and logistics reporting to leadership and program teams.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, logistics, supply chain, warehouse operations, or international transportation.\nExperience supporting international shipments and customs processes.\nKnowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR.\nExperience working with freight carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.\nFamiliarity with ERP systems and inventory management processes.\nStrong organizational skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.\nAbility to obtain and maintain any required security clearances or export authorizations.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, military, or government programs.\nDangerous Goods (IATA/IMDG/49 CFR) certification experience.\nExperience with ATA Carnets, temporary imports/exports, and international demonstrations.\nLean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.\nForklift certification or warehouse equipment experience.\n\n"},{"text":"Leadership expectations:","content":"\n\n
Serve as a logistics subject matter expert.\nMentor junior team members and provide day-to-day guidance.\nDrive process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.\nDemonstrate ownership, accountability, and customer-focused decision making.\nPartner across departments to resolve complex logistics and compliance challenges.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":79000,"max":110000},"text":"Senior Global S/R Specialist (R5264)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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\nThe Senior Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist is responsible for executing and coordinating domestic and international shipping, receiving, inventory control, export compliance, import operations, and warehouse activities supporting Product Delivery, Manufacturing, Sustainment, and Customer Operations. This position serves as a subject matter expert for global logistics operations and ensures the timely, compliant, and efficient movement of equipment, parts, and customer deliveries worldwide.
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\nThe Import Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company’s global import activities comply with all applicable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, international trade laws, and company policies. The Import Compliance Specialist serves as the company's subject matter expert on U.S. import regulations, customs compliance, tariff classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and import documentation. Working closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, and external customs brokers, this position ensures timely customs clearance, accurate regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of import compliance processes while supporting the company's global operations.
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Import Compliance & Customs Management
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Ensure compliance with all U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements. \n
Assign Harmonized Tariff (HTS) classifications and country of origin determinations. \n
Determine country of origin, valuation, and admissibility of imported merchandise \n
Ensure correct customs documentation, valuation practices, and broker instructions. \n
Oversee customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure compliant import operations. \n
Partner with, Program Management, Product Delivery, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chian, Legal, and Trade Compliance teams to resolve customs-related issues. \n
Support duty savings initiations, including Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, and other customs programs where applicable. \n\n
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Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Engineering, or related field. \n5+ years of experience in trade compliance within aerospace, defense, or high-tech industries. \nWorking knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, and import processes. \nAbility to manage sensitive and export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR Technical Data). \nStrong communication skills and ability to train personnel across the organization. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Active U.S. Customs Broker License \nKnowledge of Free Trade Agreements (USMCA and others) \nStrong knowledge of \n\nU.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR) \nHarmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) \nCustoms valuation \nCountry of origin determination \n\n\nExperience working with UAV systems, defense articles, avionics, or controlled software. \nBackground in program management, logistics, or engineering support roles. \n\n"},{"text":"Key competencies:","content":"\n\n
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. \nAbility to balance regulatory compliance with operational needs. \nHigh integrity and sound judgment in handling compliance matters. \nProactive mindset with ability to work independently and cross functionally.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":79000,"max":119000},"text":"Senior Import Compliance Specialist (R5392)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware in the Loop Lab Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with aircraft systems and fabrication methods, and has a background building and maintaining a Systems Integration Lab.
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4-6 years of experience in aircraft/Lab maintenance, prototype fabrication, test stand design & fabrication.\nProficient in metallic and mechanisms fabrication, installation & removal.\nHands-on experience in machine shop operations, including manual and/or CNC tools.\nAbility to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.\nComfortable working in shop and lab environments with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.\nAbility to lift and move parts and equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physical work for extended periods.\nAbility to obtain a Secret level security clearance.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Familiarity with a variety of mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulic actuators, pumps, fluids, load frames, DAQ systems).\nFamiliarity with a variety of electrical systems (e.g., cable harness checkouts, electrical connections, power requirements).\nExperience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping environments.\nAble to work independently and adapt quickly to changing technical needs.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":28,"max":42},"text":"Senior Lab Technician (R5317)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware in the Loop Lab Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with aircraft systems and fabrication methods, and has a background building and maintaining a Systems Integration Lab.
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Job Description:
\nWe’re looking for a Finance Lead with sharp analytical instincts and a passion for driving business performance to join our high-performing finance team. Supporting our fastest-growing Hivemind business unit, this is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your insights will directly shape strategy and fuel innovation.
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Job Description:
\nWe’re looking for a Finance Lead with sharp analytical instincts and a passion for driving business performance to join our high-performing finance team. Supporting our fastest-growing Hivemind business unit, this is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your insights will directly shape strategy and fuel innovation.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1766155875437,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to build and lead the team responsible for all mechanical design, thermal, and harnessing in the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle. You will establish the technical vision, hire top tier engineers, and partner with all other engineer team leads to execute cross-functionally. Extreme ownership is expected where your team will carry designs from concept through manufacturing. Team leads and managers at Shield are expected to have strong technical fundamentals and a history of experience being hands on. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to build and lead the team responsible for all mechanical design, thermal, and harnessing in the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle. You will establish the technical vision, hire top tier engineers, and partner with all other engineer team leads to execute cross-functionally. Extreme ownership is expected where your team will carry designs from concept through manufacturing. Team leads and managers at Shield are expected to have strong technical fundamentals and a history of experience being hands on.
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe build advanced autonomous systems for defense and commercial markets—an environment that demands financial rigor, scalable systems, and fast, informed decision‑making.\n
We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to lead forecasting and Anaplan operations for Corporate FP&A and serve as the Finance Business Partner for all G&A functions. This is a high‑impact individual contributor role for someone who thrives in complex modeling, scalable process design, and cross‑functional partnership.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to build and lead the team responsible for all mechanical design, thermal, and harnessing in the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle. You will establish the technical vision, hire top tier engineers, and partner with all other engineer team leads to execute cross-functionally. Extreme ownership is expected where your team will carry designs from concept through manufacturing. Team leads and managers at Shield are expected to have strong technical fundamentals and a history of experience being hands on.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering to build and lead the team responsible for all mechanical design, thermal, and harnessing in the X-BAT aircraft and ground vehicle. You will establish the technical vision, hire top tier engineers, and partner with all other engineer team leads to execute cross-functionally. Extreme ownership is expected where your team will carry designs from concept through manufacturing. Team leads and managers at Shield are expected to have strong technical fundamentals and a history of experience being hands on.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanisms Engineering to support the development of mechanisms for our next-generation autonomous aircraft program. As a contributor on the Launch and Recovery Vehicle team you will lead the design and development of high-performance mechanisms from concept through production release. In this role, you’ll lead and contribute to the development of complex, mission-critical technologies while guiding a talented team to deliver at a high level. Blending hands-on technical work with leadership, you’ll help drive innovation, solve challenging problems, and bring cutting-edge systems from concept to reality.
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Functional Excellence:
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Establish and improve pragmatic mechanical engineering standards, templates, specifications, and best practices that increase design quality, reduce rework, and enable faster iteration.\n
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Own failure mode analysis and reliability modeling for mechanical systems, establish lightweight, repeatable practices (e.g., FMEA, fault trees) that proactively identify risks, reduce field failures, and inform design tradeoffs.\n
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers, providing technical guidance, regular feedback, and clear expectations for ownership and execution.\n
Recruit and hire experienced mechanical engineers to strengthen team capability, elevate technical standards, and improve mentorship depth.\n
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.\n10+ years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems.\n3+ years of leadership/manger with demonstrated excellence in building, retaining, and leading a high performing engineering team\nProficiency in 3D CAD software (NX preferred) with demonstrated ability to create detailed GD&T-compliant component and assembly 3D models and drawings.\nProficiency in developing drawing templates/standards, and design/manufacturing specifications. \nFamiliarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific regulatory requirements).\nExperience with engineering analysis methods (FEA, stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, fluid flow as applicable) to validate design integrity.\nOwnership of 2–3 full product development cycles from concept through release to production to on-going customer sustainment.\nCross-functional collaboration experience with other Engineering Functions, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Field Operations.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-ownership development environment with evolving priorities\nStrong written and verbal technical communication skills.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Finance to lead financial execution, forecasting, and business partnership across key programs. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field\n8+ years of relevant experience in program finance, finance leadership, FP&A, pricing, or related aerospace/defense finance roles\nExperience supporting defense, aerospace, government contracting, or complex engineering/manufacturing programs\nStrong understanding of program financial management, including EACs, forecasting, variance analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, and program performance reporting\nExperience partnering directly with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to drive financial outcomes\nStrong understanding of contract types, especially fixed-price programs, and how contract structure impacts financial strategy, risk, and execution\nAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skills\nAbility to translate operational, technical, and program inputs into clear financial insights and recommendations\nExperience presenting financial performance, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership\nProven ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and drive results in ambiguous or fast-changing environments\nExperience leading, mentoring, or developing finance team members\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
MBA, CPA, or advanced degree in a related field\n10+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting finance\nPrior experience managing a program finance team or leading finance support across a portfolio of programs\nExperience with pricing, proposals, BOEs, and new business capture support\nExperience with manufacturing, supply chain, production finance, or hardware-based programs\nExperience building or improving finance processes in a high-growth or less mature environment\nFamiliarity with ERP, planning, and reporting tools such as Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, or similar systems\nExperience supporting fixed-price production programs with material, labor, margin, and cash flow complexity\nFamiliarity with government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS, earned value concepts, and cost accounting principles\nActive or prior security clearance\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":140000,"max":210000},"text":"Senior Manager, Program Finance (R5319)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Finance to lead financial execution, forecasting, and business partnership across key programs. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.
\nThe ideal candidate has deep experience in defense program finance, thrives in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, and can balance financial rigor with the speed required in a high-growth company. This individual will be responsible for improving visibility into program performance, strengthening forecasting discipline, driving EAC and risk/opportunity processes, and helping program teams make better business decisions.
\nThis is a hands-on leadership role. The Senior Manager will be expected to both lead and execute: building processes where they do not exist, improving existing reporting and financial cadences, and developing a team capable of supporting Shield AI’s continued growth.
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","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager of Program Finance to lead financial execution, forecasting, and business partnership across key programs. This role will serve as a strategic finance partner to Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Executive Leadership.\nThe ideal candidate has deep experience in defense program finance, thrives in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, and can balance financial rigor with the speed required in a high-growth company. This individual will be responsible for improving visibility into program performance, strengthening forecasting discipline, driving EAC and risk/opportunity processes, and helping program teams make better business decisions.\nThis is a hands-on leadership role. The Senior Manager will be expected to both lead and execute: building processes where they do not exist, improving existing reporting and financial cadences, and developing a team capable of supporting Shield AI’s continued growth.\n \n \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/d0096418-a9ef-4c97-af59-6b7352501948","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/d0096418-a9ef-4c97-af59-6b7352501948/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-JM1\n#LE\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783562688527,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Senior Manager of Quality is responsible for establishing and leading all quality activities for a complex aerospace development program from prototype through production readiness. This role serves as the primary quality leader embedded within the program team and partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Flight Test, and Program Management to ensure products are designed, developed, tested, and transitioned to production with quality, reliability, and mission success as foundational objectives.\nThe Senior Manager of Quality will build and lead a multidisciplinary quality team while implementing scalable quality systems, risk management processes, problem-solving disciplines, and development quality practices appropriate for a rapidly growing aerospace and defense technology organization.\nThis position requires balancing speed of development with disciplined engineering rigor to support aggressive program schedules while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Senior Manager of Quality is responsible for establishing and leading all quality activities for a complex aerospace development program from prototype through production readiness. This role serves as the primary quality leader embedded within the program team and partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Flight Test, and Program Management to ensure products are designed, developed, tested, and transitioned to production with quality, reliability, and mission success as foundational objectives.
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The Senior Manager of Quality will build and lead a multidisciplinary quality team while implementing scalable quality systems, risk management processes, problem-solving disciplines, and development quality practices appropriate for a rapidly growing aerospace and defense technology organization.
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This position requires balancing speed of development with disciplined engineering rigor to support aggressive program schedules while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
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Development Quality Leadership
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Serve as the quality leader for XBAT development.\n
Establish quality strategy, objectives, and metrics aligned with program milestones.\n
Integrate quality requirements into the product development lifecycle.\n
Ensure quality considerations are incorporated during system architecture, design reviews, verification, validation, and qualification activities.\n
Partner with Engineering leadership to identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks.\n
Drive a culture of proactive quality and continuous improvement throughout the program.\n\n
Design & Configuration Quality
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Ensure quality requirements are appropriately captured in product definitions, specifications, and design documentation.\n
Participate in design reviews, change control boards, and configuration management activities.\n
Ensure full configuration and traceability for all material installed into prototype aircraft.\n
Evaluate engineering changes for quality and production readiness impacts.\n
Support requirements verification and validation planning.\n
Drive design-for-manufacturing, design-for-quality, and design-for-reliability initiatives.\n\n
Risk Management & Reliability
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Lead quality participation in program risk management activities.\n
Establish and maintain FRACAS processes for development and flight test phases of the program.\n
Facilitate root cause and corrective action investigations for design, manufacturing, supplier, and field failures.\n
Support reliability growth planning and execution.\n
Monitor defect trends, failure modes, and reliability metrics to identify systemic risks.\n\n
Verification, Validation & Test Quality
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Develop quality oversight strategies for laboratory, ground, and flight test activities.\n
Ensure test results, anomalies, and nonconformances are appropriately documented and dispositioned.\n
Support qualification and certification efforts.\n
Establish processes for managing test escapes, failures, and corrective actions.\n\n
Nonconformance & Corrective Action Management
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Lead Material Review Board activities for development hardware.\n
Establish scalable processes for nonconformance management.\n
Drive root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.\n
Ensure timely and effective corrective and preventive actions.\n
Track effectiveness of corrective actions through closure.\n\n
Production Readiness & Industrialization
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Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to transition products from prototype to production.\n
Define quality requirements for production readiness reviews.\n
Support development of inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and control strategies.\n
Ensure lessons learned from development are incorporated into production processes.\n
Lead quality planning activities supporting low-rate initial production and rate increases.\n\n
Quality Management System
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Develop and implement quality processes supporting aerospace development programs.\n
Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and internal procedures.\n
Drive continuous improvement of development quality processes.\n
Support internal and external audits as required.\n
Establish scalable systems that support future production growth.\n\n
Leadership & Team Development
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Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing quality organization.\n
Recruit and develop quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians.\n
Establish clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations.\n
Promote a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and collaboration.\n
Develop organizational capabilities to support future company growth.\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.\n10+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, space, or other highly regulated industries.\n5+ years of leadership experience managing technical quality organizations.\nExperience supporting complex product development programs from concept through production transition.\nStrong knowledge of quality systems, engineering development processes, and aerospace manufacturing.\nExperience leading root cause investigations and corrective action programs.\nExperience with risk management, reliability engineering, and failure analysis.\nWorking knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.\nDemonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting UAV, aerospace, defense, aviation, autonomous systems, or advanced technology programs.\nExperience leading quality organizations during rapid company growth.\nBackground in systems engineering, reliability engineering, or development engineering.\nExperience with flight test programs and qualification testing.\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or equivalent certification.\nFamiliarity with government defense programs and customer quality requirements.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":160000,"max":240000},"text":"Senior Manager, Quality – Development Programs (R5315)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Senior Manager of Quality is responsible for establishing and leading all quality activities for a complex aerospace development program from prototype through production readiness. This role serves as the primary quality leader embedded within the program team and partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Flight Test, and Program Management to ensure products are designed, developed, tested, and transitioned to production with quality, reliability, and mission success as foundational objectives.
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The Senior Manager of Quality will build and lead a multidisciplinary quality team while implementing scalable quality systems, risk management processes, problem-solving disciplines, and development quality practices appropriate for a rapidly growing aerospace and defense technology organization.
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This position requires balancing speed of development with disciplined engineering rigor to support aggressive program schedules while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LE
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783546994488,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainment and Product Health to establish, scale, and lead the aircraft division’s sustainment and product health organization. Reporting to the Director, Fleet Sustainment, this leader will build the team structure, operating model, processes, metrics, and execution rhythm needed to support a growing fleet of advanced aircraft systems.
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This role leads a multidisciplinary team spanning Fleet Sustainment Operations, Reliability Data Engineering, Sustainment Analytics, Configuration and Change Control, Reliability and Maintainability Engineering, Sustainment Project Management, MRB Engineering, Structures Sustainment, and Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management.
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The Senior Manager will convert fleet data, maintenance activity, field failures, configuration changes, repair needs, and lifecycle risks into coordinated actions that improve fleet readiness, operational availability, reliability, maintainability, repairability, and long-term supportability.
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This is a builder-leader role for someone who can create structure, lead technical teams, and drive disciplined execution in a fast-paced fielded aircraft environment.
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Establish and scale the aircraft division sustainment and product health organization, including team structure, roles, operating rhythms, metrics, reporting, and cross-functional governance.\nLead sustainment execution across fleet operations, product health, reliability analytics, configuration control, obsolescence management, MRB support, repair governance, and fielded-system issue resolution.\nDevelop and mature the product health operating model, including fleet health reviews, reliability readouts, top degrader reviews, corrective action reviews, configuration reviews, and sustainment risk reporting.\nDrive cross-functional resolution of customer-impacting and fleet-impacting issues across Fleet Support, Engineering, Product Support, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, Operations, and Customer Success.\nEstablish scalable processes for failure tracking, root cause coordination, corrective action closure, field retrofit planning, service actions, maintenance release coordination, and issue escalation.\nLead analysis of fleet operational data, maintenance activity, failure trends, reliability performance, readiness impacts, repair needs, and maintenance burden.\nEnsure reliability and maintainability insights are converted into product improvements, inspection changes, diagnostics, service guidance, maintenance process improvements, and engineering corrective actions.\nMaintain governance over fielded-configuration discipline for aircraft hardware, software, payloads, ground equipment, support equipment, customer-specific configurations, and fielded modifications.\nOversee obsolescence and lifecycle management activities, including end-of-life risk tracking, supplier risk visibility, last-time-buy coordination, alternate part planning, redesign coordination, and fleet impact assessment.\nEstablish governance for MRB activity, repair dispositions, returned material evaluation, nonconforming hardware, production escapes, depot repairs, and field repair processes.\nDevelop executive-level product health dashboards covering fleet availability, reliability trends, readiness degraders, recurring failures, configuration status, obsolescence risk, repair status, and corrective action progress.\nHire, mentor, and develop sustainment leaders, technical contributors, analysts, and engineering partners as the organization scales.\nBuild a team culture centered on operational accountability, engineering rigor, data-driven decision making, disciplined execution, customer urgency, and continuous improvement.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
10+ years of experience in aviation sustainment, fleet operations, sustaining engineering, reliability engineering, maintenance operations, product support, technical operations, or related aerospace/defense environments.\n5+ years of experience leading technical, operational, engineering, sustainment, reliability, product support, maintenance, or fielded-system teams.\nProven ability to establish, scale, or mature a technical, operational, engineering, sustainment, product support, or fleet support organization.\nExperience supporting fielded aircraft, UAS, defense systems, complex electromechanical systems, robotics, aerospace platforms, or other mission-critical hardware/software products.\nStrong understanding of fleet sustainment, operational readiness, reliability improvement, maintainability, corrective action systems, configuration control, repair governance, and lifecycle support.\nExperience leading product health, fleet health, reliability, readiness, or sustainment governance mechanisms for deployed or customer-operated systems.\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional issue resolution across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Support, Fleet Operations, Maintenance, Program Management, Operations, and Customer Success.\nExperience using operational data, maintenance data, reliability trends, field reports, returned material findings, and failure analysis to drive product or sustainment decisions.\nStrong program execution discipline, including action tracking, issue escalation, risk management, prioritization, operating rhythm design, and leadership reporting.\nAbility to balance engineering rigor with operational urgency, customer impact, fleet readiness, and business priorities.\nStrong people leadership skills, including hiring, coaching, performance management, organizational design, and development of technical contributors and emerging leaders.\nStrong executive communication skills, with the ability to brief technical issues, fleet risks, product health trends, organizational needs, and sustainment priorities to senior leaders.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting military, government, international, or deployed aviation customers.\nExperience with Group 3 or Group 5 UAS, unmanned aircraft, defense aviation, aerospace sustainment, or operational fleet support.\nFamiliarity with FRACAS, Reliability and Maintainability programs, RCCA, failure review boards, product health reviews, top degrader management, or fleet readiness reporting.\nExperience with configuration management, engineering change processes, service bulletins, field retrofits, software/hardware release readiness, or as-maintained fleet configuration control.\nExperience with MRB processes, nonconforming material disposition, depot repair, field repair development, returned material analysis, or production escape resolution.\nExperience with obsolescence management, lifecycle management, supplier discontinuance planning, alternate part qualification, redesign coordination, or last-time-buy planning.\nFamiliarity with Performance-Based Logistics, Contractor Logistics Support, Integrated Product Support, or lifecycle sustainment planning.\nExperience building dashboards, metrics, or analytics environments for fleet health, operational availability, reliability performance, maintenance burden, repair status, or corrective action execution.\nFamiliarity with ITAR, export-controlled technical data, controlled customer environments, or defense operational support.\nActive Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":180000,"max":270000},"text":"Senior Manager, Sustainment (R5305)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainment and Product Health to establish, scale, and lead the aircraft division’s sustainment and product health organization. Reporting to the Director, Fleet Sustainment, this leader will build the team structure, operating model, processes, metrics, and execution rhythm needed to support a growing fleet of advanced aircraft systems.
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This role leads a multidisciplinary team spanning Fleet Sustainment Operations, Reliability Data Engineering, Sustainment Analytics, Configuration and Change Control, Reliability and Maintainability Engineering, Sustainment Project Management, MRB Engineering, Structures Sustainment, and Obsolescence and Lifecycle Management.
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The Senior Manager will convert fleet data, maintenance activity, field failures, configuration changes, repair needs, and lifecycle risks into coordinated actions that improve fleet readiness, operational availability, reliability, maintainability, repairability, and long-term supportability.
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This is a builder-leader role for someone who can create structure, lead technical teams, and drive disciplined execution in a fast-paced fielded aircraft environment.
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#LI-TF1
\n#LE
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Finance Division","location":"United States","team":"Accounting","allLocations":["United States","San Francisco, California"]},"createdAt":1781146831211,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Treasury to join our Finance team. As Shield AI continues its global expansion, this role offers the opportunity to build the corporate treasury function within a high-growth, mission-driven technology company. Reporting to the Controller, this high-impact position will build and scale the company’s treasury capabilities, driving disciplined global cash management, liquidity planning, foreign exchange (FX) risk mitigation, and oversight of banking relationships.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Treasury to join our Finance team. As Shield AI continues its global expansion, this role offers the opportunity to build the corporate treasury function within a high-growth, mission-driven technology company. Reporting to the Controller, this high-impact position will build and scale the company’s treasury capabilities, driving disciplined global cash management, liquidity planning, foreign exchange (FX) risk mitigation, and oversight of banking relationships.
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CTP or MBA preferred\n8+ years of experience in treasury, corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, or another analytical role\nExperience in managing banking structure and bank accounts globally, maintaining and tracking bank register and other ad-hoc regulatory requirements\nStrong financial modeling and data analysis skills, with the desire to expand into advanced treasury concepts\nA proactive, detail-oriented problem solver with strong business judgment\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams\nEagerness to learn, take ownership, and grow within a high-growth, evolving environment\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":140000,"max":250000},"salaryDescription":"Pay range for San Mateo, California: $170,000 -$250,000
\nPay range for all other US locations: $140,000-$210,000
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Manager, Treasury to join our Finance team. As Shield AI continues its global expansion, this role offers the opportunity to build the corporate treasury function within a high-growth, mission-driven technology company. Reporting to the Controller, this high-impact position will build and scale the company’s treasury capabilities, driving disciplined global cash management, liquidity planning, foreign exchange (FX) risk mitigation, and oversight of banking relationships.
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\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"People Experience Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"People Experience","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1784766899257,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager, Employer Brand to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our global employer brand marketing efforts. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role responsible for shaping how we attract, engage, and convert top-tier talent across technical and mission-critical domains. \nYou will own the employer brand marketing strategy end-to-end—from audience segmentation and storytelling to channel strategy, campaign execution, and performance measurement. You’ll partner closely with Recruiting, Communications, and leadership to position Shield AI as a destination for builders, engineers, and operators driven by mission and impact. \nThis role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution—someone who can define the vision while also building and launching campaigns in a fast-moving environment. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager, Employer Brand to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our global employer brand marketing efforts. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role responsible for shaping how we attract, engage, and convert top-tier talent across technical and mission-critical domains.
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You will own the employer brand marketing strategy end-to-end—from audience segmentation and storytelling to channel strategy, campaign execution, and performance measurement. You’ll partner closely with Recruiting, Communications, and leadership to position Shield AI as a destination for builders, engineers, and operators driven by mission and impact.
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This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution—someone who can define the vision while also building and launching campaigns in a fast-moving environment.
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Employer Brand Strategy & Positioning
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Lead and evolve Shield AI’s employer brand marketing strategy to attract high-caliber talent across technical, defense, and corporate functions \n
Define target talent segments and craft differentiated messaging aligned to mission, product, and impact \n
Shape and scale a compelling employer value proposition grounded in real employee stories and business priorities \n\n
Social & Channel Strategy
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Define and lead Shield AI’s global employer brand social media strategy across platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Instagram, emerging channels), aligned to hiring priorities and talent segments \n
Own the end-to-end social ecosystem—including channel positioning, content strategy, editorial planning, publishing, and performance optimization \n
Build and scale a distinct, mission-driven social voice that differentiates Shield AI and resonates with technical and mission-oriented talent \n
Partner with Communications and Brand teams to ensure alignment between corporate, product, and employer narratives while tailoring for talent audiences \n
Establish and operationalize a content engine for social, including employee storytelling, behind-the-scenes content, and campaign amplification \n
Launch and optimize paid + organic social programs to drive awareness, engagement, and candidate conversion \n
Implement testing frameworks (creative, format, audience, platform) to continuously improve performance and inform channel investment strategy \n\n
Campaigns, Content & Channels
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Lead the development and execution of integrated recruitment marketing campaigns across digital, social, and emerging channels \n
Own content strategy across the candidate journey—from awareness through conversion—including careers site, social media, and campaign assets \n
Partner with internal teams to bring authentic employee and mission-driven stories to life \n
Build scalable content and campaign frameworks that enable recruiting teams to engage talent more effectively \n\n
Analytics, Insights & Optimization
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Define success metrics and build reporting frameworks to measure employer brand performance across channels and campaigns \n
Translate data and candidate insights into actionable recommendations that improve targeting, messaging, and conversion \n
Design and execute media and channel experiments to optimize performance and inform investment strategy \n\n
Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
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Partner closely with Recruiting, Communications, Product Marketing, and Leadership to align employer brand efforts with hiring priorities and company narrative \n
Act as a thought leader and advisor to stakeholders on talent market trends, candidate behavior, and employer brand strategy \n
Enable recruiters and hiring leaders with tools, insights, and best practices to strengthen candidate engagement \n\n
Programs & Operations
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Manage employer brand marketing budgets and external partners where applicable \n
Identify opportunities to extend employer brand impact beyond top-of-funnel attraction into deeper stages of the candidate journey \n
Build scalable systems, processes, and playbooks to support rapid company growth \n\n
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Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field \n8 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on employer brand, talent marketing, or digital marketing \nProven track record of developing and executing marketing strategies that drive measurable results \nStrong analytical skills with experience using data to inform strategy and optimize performance \nDeep understanding of digital channels, social platforms, and content strategy \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in high-growth technology, AI, robotics, defense, or mission-driven environments \nExperience marketing to technical talent (e.g., software engineers, AI/ML, robotics) \nStrong storytelling instincts with the ability to translate complex technology and mission into compelling narratives \nExceptional cross-functional leadership and influencing skills in matrixed organizations \nExperience building employer brand measurement frameworks and running multi-channel campaigns \nMBA or advanced degree a plus \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":190000},"text":"Senior Marketing Manager, Employer Brand (R5385)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager, Employer Brand to lead the strategy, development, and execution of our global employer brand marketing efforts. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role responsible for shaping how we attract, engage, and convert top-tier talent across technical and mission-critical domains.
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You will own the employer brand marketing strategy end-to-end—from audience segmentation and storytelling to channel strategy, campaign execution, and performance measurement. You’ll partner closely with Recruiting, Communications, and leadership to position Shield AI as a destination for builders, engineers, and operators driven by mission and impact.
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This role requires both strategic thinking and hands-on execution—someone who can define the vision while also building and launching campaigns in a fast-moving environment.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Supply Chain","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1773796420993,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking an experienced Material Planner to enhance our materials planning and procurement processes. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing material usage, driving efficiency, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to support operational success.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking an experienced Material Planner to enhance our materials planning and procurement processes. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing material usage, driving efficiency, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to support operational success.
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\n\nAnalyze material usage and consumption versus planned metrics and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.\nIdentify trends and recommend improvements to materials planning parameters to generate accurate procurement signals.\nEnsure materials planning activities align with operational and production requirements.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration:
\n\nPartner closely with engineering to integrate new products and materials into planning systems seamlessly.\nServe as a primary point of contact to facilitate clear communication between engineering and procurement functions.\nAdapt materials planning approaches to accommodate product changes and engineering feedback in a timely manner.\n\nSystem Improvements:
\n\nRecommend and implement enhancements to materials planning systems to streamline procurement processes.\nLeverage advanced tools, analytics, and data-driven methodologies to improve planning efficiency.\nMonitor outcomes and continuously refine system configurations to support sustained performance.\n\n
\nSupply Chain Performance Enhancement:
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking an experienced Material Planner to enhance our materials planning and procurement processes. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in optimizing material usage, driving efficiency, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to support operational success.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test","allLocations":["San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779316652908,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nShield AI is seeking a Spatial Integration Design Engineer to lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures, subsystem installations, and vehicle routing architecture across the platform. This role is heavily focused on mechanical design, packaging, and installation definition within a highly constrained aerospace environment.\nThis engineer will own the design and development of support hardware, LRU installations, and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and mechanical systems. This includes concept development, CAD modeling, trade studies, structural and fitment analysis, drawing release, procurement support, and installation strategy development. \nThe ideal candidate has strong aerospace mechanical design experience, excellent spatial reasoning skills, and a deep understanding of vehicle integration constraints including maintainability, manufacturability, accessibility, thermal management, and assembly sequencing.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Spatial Integration Design Engineer to lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures, subsystem installations, and vehicle routing architecture across the platform. This role is heavily focused on mechanical design, packaging, and installation definition within a highly constrained aerospace environment.
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This engineer will own the design and development of support hardware, LRU installations, and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and mechanical systems. This includes concept development, CAD modeling, trade studies, structural and fitment analysis, drawing release, procurement support, and installation strategy development.
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The ideal candidate has strong aerospace mechanical design experience, excellent spatial reasoning skills, and a deep understanding of vehicle integration constraints including maintainability, manufacturability, accessibility, thermal management, and assembly sequencing.
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Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field\nExperience designing mechanical hardware and integrated aerospace installations\nStrong proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA or Siemens NX\nExperience sizing parts for various failure scenarios\nExperience creating detailed engineering drawings and installation definitions\nStrong understanding of aerospace integration and packaging principles\nFamiliarity with EWIS routing and subsystem installation constraints\nExperience integrating hydraulic, ECS, fuel, or mechanical systems within aircraft or vehicle platforms\nUnderstanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and installation analysis principles\nAbility to balance structural, thermal, manufacturing, accessibility, and maintainability constraints within designs\nStrong communication and cross-functional coordination skills\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications","content":"\n\n
Experience with military aircraft, spacecraft, UAVs, or advanced aerospace systems\nExperience supporting prototype builds or vehicle assembly activities \nFamiliarity with aerospace installation and EWIS standards\nExperience with digital mock-up (DMU) and clash detection workflows\nUnderstanding of structural load paths and equipment mounting considerations\nExperience with PLM and configuration management systems \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":110000,"max":160000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Mechanical Engineer, Systems Integration","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Spatial Integration Design Engineer to lead the design and physical integration of secondary support structures, subsystem installations, and vehicle routing architecture across the platform. This role is heavily focused on mechanical design, packaging, and installation definition within a highly constrained aerospace environment.
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This engineer will own the design and development of support hardware, LRU installations, and routing solutions for EWIS, hydraulic, ECS, fuel, and mechanical systems. This includes concept development, CAD modeling, trade studies, structural and fitment analysis, drawing release, procurement support, and installation strategy development.
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The ideal candidate has strong aerospace mechanical design experience, excellent spatial reasoning skills, and a deep understanding of vehicle integration constraints including maintainability, manufacturability, accessibility, thermal management, and assembly sequencing.
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\n
#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Security","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1781907969633,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements. \nYou will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements.
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You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies.
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Security Operations & Program Execution
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Execute daily collateral security operations in a high-growth environment \n
Maintain daily classified document control, accountability, and safeguarding \n
Support classified facility operations and Restricted Areas \n\n
Personnel Security & Onboarding
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Process badge requests and issuance with accuracy and timeliness \n
Facilitate weekly local new hire orientation and onboarding \n
Present New Hire Security Training as required \n\n
Foreign Visits & External Engagements
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Daily processing, disclosure, and hosting of foreign visits in accordance with NISPOM \n
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant execution \n
Support classified meetings hosting \n\n
Restricted Area (RA) & Access Control
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Perform daily Restricted Area maintenance and access control management \n
Enforce entry/exit procedures and access requirements \n
Execute end-of-day Restricted Area security procedures \n\n
Technology Control & Compliance
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Process Technology Control Plans (TCPs) in support of Corporate FSO \n
Support ITAR/EAR compliance and controlled technology safeguards \n\n
Incident Response & Operations
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Respond to local alarms, GSOC alerts, and security incidents \n
Provide immediate response to outages and emergent issues \n
Document and report incidents in accordance with policy \n\n
Classified Handling & Logistics
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Manage classified shipping and receiving \n
Maintain accountability and proper transfer procedures for classified materials \n\n
COMSEC & Security Support
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Serve as Alternate Collateral COMSEC Officer \n
Support COMSEC accountability, handling, and compliance requirements \n\n
Cross-Functional Partnership
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Act as a trusted security partner to internal teams \n
Provide guidance on security requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices \n\n
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Must be a U.S. Citizen \nMUST HAVE Active Top Secret Security Clearance \nCompletion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (Safeguarding Certification) \n2-4+ years of experience in industrial security or cleared environments \nWorking knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) \nExperience with DISS, NISS, or equivalent systems\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth defense environment \nFamiliarity with foreign visit processing and TCPs \nExperience supporting classified facility operations or Restricted Areas \nExperience delivering security training or briefings \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":80000,"max":120000},"text":"Senior Personnel Security Officer (R5248)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements.
\n
You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies.
\n
#LI-AA1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1777091007521,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe’re looking for a Human Machine Interface (HMI) Designer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies. \nYou’ll work on mission-critical software designs that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We’re looking for a Human Machine Interface (HMI) Designer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies.
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You’ll work on mission-critical software designs that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability.
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Engage in end-to-end design of HMI systems for UAV ground control station displays\nTranslate complex system requirements into clear, intuitive, and safety-critical user interfaces\nDevelop wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma\nCollaborate cross-functionally with systems engineers, pilots/operators, software developers, and human factors experts\nApply human factors engineering principles to optimize usability, workload, and situational awareness\nDesign for real-time data visualization, including telemetry, navigation, sensor fusion, and mission planning tools\nConduct usability testing, simulations, and iterative design validation\nContribute to and maintain a design system and component library within Figma for consistency and scalability\nWork with other designers to help establish best practices in HMI/UX design\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.\n5+ years of professional experience designing HMI/UX for aerospace, defense, or other commercial applications.\nExpert-level proficiency in Figma (component systems, prototyping, design systems)\nStrong understanding of:\n\nHuman factors\nCognitive workload and situational awareness\nReal-time system interfaces and data visualization\n\n\nExperience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teams\nAbility to handle complex, ambiguous problem spaces and translate them into usable designs\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Demonstrated experience designing interfaces for:\n\nAircraft cockpits (manned) and/or Unmanned systems / Ground Control Stations (GCS).\n\n\nExperience designing for multi-screen, touch, and hardware-integrated interfaces\nKnowledge of simulation environments or operator-in-the-loop testing\nBackground in designing for degraded environments or high-stress operational contexts\nFamiliarity with additional tools (e.g., Adobe CC, Principle, Framer), but Figma expertise is strongly prioritized\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":190000},"text":"Senior Product Designer (R4854)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We’re looking for a Human Machine Interface (HMI) Designer to join our team developing next-generation Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role is ideal for engineers with a strong foundation in real-time, performance-sensitive software who also bring experience with modern web technologies.
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You’ll work on mission-critical software designs that bridges responsive user interfaces with robust backend systems, enabling human operators to plan, command, and monitor autonomous assets with precision and reliability.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Production Planning","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783477800286,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nAbout Shield AI:\nShield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Our autonomous systems, including V-BAT and Hivemind Enterprise, operate in the most contested environments in the world. As next-generation aircraft programs transition from development into production, operational agility and production discipline are critical to delivering mission-ready systems while enabling rapid innovation.\nWe are seeking a Senior Production Planner for Development Programs to drive production planning and execution for developmental and prototype aircraft builds. This role operates at the intersection of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure aircraft build schedules remain executable despite evolving designs, changing priorities, and material constraints.\n \nJob Description:\nThe Senior Production Planner – Development Programs is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production plans for prototype and developmental aircraft programs. Unlike traditional production environments, this role must navigate incomplete engineering definition, evolving bills of material, shifting program priorities, and dynamic supply chain conditions while maintaining progress toward key build and flight test milestones.\nYou will serve as a critical coordination point between Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to translate rapidly changing program requirements into actionable production plans.\n \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Our autonomous systems, including V-BAT and Hivemind Enterprise, operate in the most contested environments in the world. As next-generation aircraft programs transition from development into production, operational agility and production discipline are critical to delivering mission-ready systems while enabling rapid innovation.
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We are seeking a Senior Production Planner for Development Programs to drive production planning and execution for developmental and prototype aircraft builds. This role operates at the intersection of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure aircraft build schedules remain executable despite evolving designs, changing priorities, and material constraints.
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The Senior Production Planner – Development Programs is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production plans for prototype and developmental aircraft programs. Unlike traditional production environments, this role must navigate incomplete engineering definition, evolving bills of material, shifting program priorities, and dynamic supply chain conditions while maintaining progress toward key build and flight test milestones.
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You will serve as a critical coordination point between Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to translate rapidly changing program requirements into actionable production plans.
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Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for prototype aircraft builds, major assemblies, and integration activities\nTranslate engineering release plans, build priorities, and program milestones into executable manufacturing schedules\nRelease and manage work orders in support of aircraft builds, including builds with incomplete engineering definition or evolving configurations or bills of material\nCoordinate schedule adjustments resulting from engineering changes, design revisions, and shifting program priorities\nMonitor production progress and proactively identify risks to key build, integration, and flight test milestones\nCoordinate temporary planning structures and workarounds to enable manufacturing progress while maintaining configuration control\nFacilitate rapid schedule recovery plans when design, material, or technical issues affect build progress\nPartner closely with Supply Chain to align material availability with build requirements and timelines\nSupport ERP/MRP system accuracy through effective planning and work order management\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field\n5+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, production control, or supply chain operations\nExperience supporting complex hardware, aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, or other highly engineered products\nExperience working within ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Costpoint, or similar)\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, work order management, bills of material, and production scheduling\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment\nU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting prototype, NPI (New Product Introduction), or developmental manufacturing programs\nExperience in UAV, aerospace, defense, or aircraft production environments\nFamiliarity with engineering change management and configuration control processes\nAPICS CPIM certification\n\n"},{"text":"Why Shield AI:","content":"\n
At Shield AI, prototype aircraft builds are where innovation becomes reality. Every developmental aircraft completed advances the future of autonomous aviation and accelerates mission capability for our customers.
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This role sits at the center of that effort, helping transform evolving designs into flight-ready aircraft while building the production foundation for future scale.
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If you are excited about solving complex manufacturing challenges and enabling next-generation autonomous aircraft programs, we want to hear from you.
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Join us in building the world's best AI pilot.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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About Shield AI:
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Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Our autonomous systems, including V-BAT and Hivemind Enterprise, operate in the most contested environments in the world. As next-generation aircraft programs transition from development into production, operational agility and production discipline are critical to delivering mission-ready systems while enabling rapid innovation.
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We are seeking a Senior Production Planner for Development Programs to drive production planning and execution for developmental and prototype aircraft builds. This role operates at the intersection of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to ensure aircraft build schedules remain executable despite evolving designs, changing priorities, and material constraints.
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Job Description:
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The Senior Production Planner – Development Programs is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing production plans for prototype and developmental aircraft programs. Unlike traditional production environments, this role must navigate incomplete engineering definition, evolving bills of material, shifting program priorities, and dynamic supply chain conditions while maintaining progress toward key build and flight test milestones.
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You will serve as a critical coordination point between Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to translate rapidly changing program requirements into actionable production plans.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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As Senior Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
As Senior Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations.
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#LI-KC5
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Growth Division","location":"United States","team":"Business Development","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1784833541229,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe primary function of this role is the leading and managing of Software proposals and Purchase agreements for Domestic and International customers. In addition to managing proposals, the BD Ops team is looking for this candidate to have strong understanding of AI and robotics technology and software products. In this capacity the proposal manager will be able to support our growing number of cost proposal submissions and mange, write, and respond to requests for information (RFIs). \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The primary function of this role is the leading and managing of Software proposals and Purchase agreements for Domestic and International customers. In addition to managing proposals, the BD Ops team is looking for this candidate to have strong understanding of AI and robotics technology and software products. In this capacity the proposal manager will be able to support our growing number of cost proposal submissions and mange, write, and respond to requests for information (RFIs).
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Take extreme ownership of assigned proposal efforts for the product line. \nManage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment including proposal management, technical content generation, and process improvement. \nDevelop strategies that result in high quality, compliant and compelling proposals. \nServe as the primary cross-functional owner of each proposal at all levels of the organization. \nManage Project lifecycle from start to finish including kickoff, collaboration with stakeholders, leadership reviews. \nMaintain strict configuration management of all documentation. \nDevelop compliance matrices to document solicitation requirements and ensure compliant proposals are submitted to a customer. \nManage and author technical content for requests for information, abstracts, and quad charts. \nSupport Account Executives to close deals and grow revenue by managing and driving critical business development operations. \nWork closely with BD, marketing, engineering, program, and product management teams to ensure proposal compliance for the technical, management, pricing, and past performance sections are\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
3-5+ years of proposal management experience plus experience working with government and International customers. \nBachelor's degree in business, marketing, engineering or equivalent industry experience. \nExposure to proposal methodologies (e.g. Shipley). \nOutstanding record of academic achievement. \nDemonstrated aptitude for analytics. \nProven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities. \nExceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills. \nAbility to author technical content for requests for information, abstracts, and quad charts. \nAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment. \nAbility to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization. \nAbility to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing. \nYou have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience managing Commercial proposals and agreements \nStrong understanding of AI and robotics technology \nFamiliarity with software products. \nStrong technical background especially with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs). \nYou have demonstrated thorough understanding and knowledge of the military operations and the acquisition process that allows you to maintain strong customer relations. \nDemonstrated understanding of specific DoD operational scenarios and systems. \nEligible for Secret+ security clearance.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":86000,"max":128000},"text":"Senior Proposal Manager (R5381)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The primary function of this role is the leading and managing of Software proposals and Purchase agreements for Domestic and International customers. In addition to managing proposals, the BD Ops team is looking for this candidate to have strong understanding of AI and robotics technology and software products. In this capacity the proposal manager will be able to support our growing number of cost proposal submissions and mange, write, and respond to requests for information (RFIs).
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1773671223003,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nWe are seeking a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of propulsion hardware for the X-BAT platform, a next-generation UAV powered by a low-bypass turbofan engine. This role spans the full lifecycle of propulsion system components - from early layout and design through production release, test support, and flight operations.\nYou will be a key contributor to turning propulsion architecture into manufacturable, testable, and flight-ready hardware across the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion REs, technicians, machinists, production, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of propulsion hardware for the X-BAT platform, a next-generation UAV powered by a low-bypass turbofan engine. This role spans the full lifecycle of propulsion system components - from early layout and design through production release, test support, and flight operations.
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You will be a key contributor to turning propulsion architecture into manufacturable, testable, and flight-ready hardware across the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion REs, technicians, machinists, production, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of propulsion hardware for the X-BAT platform, a next-generation UAV powered by a low-bypass turbofan engine. This role spans the full lifecycle of propulsion system components - from early layout and design through production release, test support, and flight operations.
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You will be a key contributor to turning propulsion architecture into manufacturable, testable, and flight-ready hardware across the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion REs, technicians, machinists, production, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.
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#LI-MS
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1773671726349,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nWe are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Technician to join our X-BAT Propulsion Engineering team, specializing in UAV propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-bypass turbofan engines in both test cell environments and pre/post-flight operations. Our team owns the engine from start to finish, requiring technicians with a high level of expertise, attention to detail, and a strong problem-solving mindset.\nWe are particularly looking for candidates with an A&P license, prior experience working with aircraft engines, and a background in aerospace companies or military aviation maintenance. If you are a self-starter, high-energy technician who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Technician to join our X-BAT Propulsion Engineering team, specializing in UAV propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-bypass turbofan engines in both test cell environments and pre/post-flight operations. Our team owns the engine from start to finish, requiring technicians with a high level of expertise, attention to detail, and a strong problem-solving mindset.
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We are particularly looking for candidates with an A&P license, prior experience working with aircraft engines, and a background in aerospace companies or military aviation maintenance. If you are a self-starter, high-energy technician who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Technician to join our X-BAT Propulsion Engineering team, specializing in UAV propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of low-bypass turbofan engines in both test cell environments and pre/post-flight operations. Our team owns the engine from start to finish, requiring technicians with a high level of expertise, attention to detail, and a strong problem-solving mindset.
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We are particularly looking for candidates with an A&P license, prior experience working with aircraft engines, and a background in aerospace companies or military aviation maintenance. If you are a self-starter, high-energy technician who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
\n
#LI-MS
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1773671596044,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nWe are seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities—from test architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and iteration - supporting a low-bypass turbofan-powered Group 5 UAV.\nYou will serve as the focal point for propulsion testing, ensuring test results accurately characterize engine and subsystem performance, de-risk integration, and inform flight readiness decisions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities—from test architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and iteration - supporting a low-bypass turbofan-powered Group 5 UAV.
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You will serve as the focal point for propulsion testing, ensuring test results accurately characterize engine and subsystem performance, de-risk integration, and inform flight readiness decisions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. This role is responsible for end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities—from test architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and iteration - supporting a low-bypass turbofan-powered Group 5 UAV.
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You will serve as the focal point for propulsion testing, ensuring test results accurately characterize engine and subsystem performance, de-risk integration, and inform flight readiness decisions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional - requiring close collaboration with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1778794955689,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nJoin a high-impact quality engineering team driving reliability, validation, and execution excellence across next-generation autonomous systems. This role partners across engineering, test, manufacturing, and program leadership to ensure quality objectives are embedded throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional quality initiatives by managing validation efforts, driving issue resolution, tracking technical risk, and improving engineering execution through data-driven program management.\nWe are seeking a Quality Engineering Technical Program Manager (TPM) with experience leading complex hardware or aerospace quality programs, including validation planning, root cause analysis, reliability tracking, and cross-functional execution.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Join a high-impact quality engineering team driving reliability, validation, and execution excellence across next-generation autonomous systems. This role partners across engineering, test, manufacturing, and program leadership to ensure quality objectives are embedded throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional quality initiatives by managing validation efforts, driving issue resolution, tracking technical risk, and improving engineering execution through data-driven program management.
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We are seeking a Quality Engineering Technical Program Manager (TPM) with experience leading complex hardware or aerospace quality programs, including validation planning, root cause analysis, reliability tracking, and cross-functional execution.
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Lead cross-functional quality engineering programs spanning validation, integration, manufacturing readiness, and field reliability\nDrive issue triage, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and closure tracking for system-level failures\nDevelop and manage quality plans, schedules, metrics, and risk tracking across engineering teams\nCoordinate verification and validation activities across hardware, software, manufacturing, and test organizations\nPartner with engineering leadership to improve release readiness, defect reduction, and development processes\nAnalyze quality and reliability trends to identify systemic issues and improve product performance\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
3+ years of experience in technical program management, quality engineering, systems engineering, or validation leadership in complex hardware or aerospace environments\nStrong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reliability tracking\nProven ability to lead cross-functional programs across engineering, manufacturing, and test organizations\nExperience managing technical risk, program dependencies, and execution tradeoffs in fast-paced development programs\nStrong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to drive alignment and accountability across teams\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs\nFamiliarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or regulated engineering environments\nExperience with reliability testing, systems integration, or manufacturing quality\nExperience using data and automation tools such as Python, SQL, Jira, Power BI, or Tableau to improve quality visibility and execution\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":120000,"max":180000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Quality Technical Program Manager (R4957)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Join a high-impact quality engineering team driving reliability, validation, and execution excellence across next-generation autonomous systems. This role partners across engineering, test, manufacturing, and program leadership to ensure quality objectives are embedded throughout the product lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional quality initiatives by managing validation efforts, driving issue resolution, tracking technical risk, and improving engineering execution through data-driven program management.
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We are seeking a Quality Engineering Technical Program Manager (TPM) with experience leading complex hardware or aerospace quality programs, including validation planning, root cause analysis, reliability tracking, and cross-functional execution.
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#LI-ED1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Boston, MA","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784663837028,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts—often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or mission—with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK—selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply—to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll develop and integrate autonomy capabilities across a variety of emerging-domain platforms while helping establish autonomy on systems that often have no existing autonomy baseline. You'll work closely with platform teams, the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, feature crews, and customer stakeholders to solve complex integration challenges and deliver mission-ready autonomy software. This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy working across diverse platforms, solving ambiguous technical problems, and seeing new capabilities operate in real-world environments.
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Stand Up New Capabilities – Help establish autonomy on new platforms and mission areas by integrating existing Shield AI capabilities with platform-specific software and developing new autonomy where needed.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Develop and integrate autonomy software onto emerging-domain platforms, including platform and autopilot integration, payload and sensor integration, mission behaviors, multi-agent coordination, and validation through software-, hardware-, vehicle-, and live testing.
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Platform Team Partnerships – Partner closely with platform teams to integrate autonomy capabilities, validate interfaces, coordinate hardware/software compatibility, and support mission readiness.
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Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Work with the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS teams, feature crews, and customer/program offices to deliver integrated autonomy solutions.
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Design & Documentation – Contribute to design reviews, ICDs, integration planning, and post-mortems while improving engineering rigor across teams.
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Pre-deployment Preparation – Build, configure, validate, and prepare mission-ready systems while coordinating release readiness with platform and capability teams.
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On-site Test & Mission Support – Support flight tests, maritime trials, ground testing, customer demonstrations, and operational exercises through system bring-up, troubleshooting, and mission execution.
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Hardware/Software Debugging – Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy software, payload computers, embedded systems, and platform interfaces.
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Mission Data & Debrief Support – Capture mission data, reproduce issues in simulation, and partner with capability owners to rapidly improve future releases.
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Continuous Improvement – Develop tools and engineering processes that improve integration velocity, testing reliability, and mission readiness.
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C2 Interoperability & Standards – Implement and validate interfaces with command-and-control systems while supporting program-appropriate interoperability standards.
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Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10–20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts—often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or mission—with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK—selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply—to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll develop and integrate autonomy capabilities across a variety of emerging-domain platforms while helping establish autonomy on systems that often have no existing autonomy baseline. You'll work closely with platform teams, the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, feature crews, and customer stakeholders to solve complex integration challenges and deliver mission-ready autonomy software. This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy working across diverse platforms, solving ambiguous technical problems, and seeing new capabilities operate in real-world environments.
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#LI-ED1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Boston, MA","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784662243291,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers.
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In this role, you'll develop new autonomy capabilities — including mission behaviors, platform-specific control (including VTOL transitions), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own major features from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live flight test. You'll partner closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, feature crews, and customer stakeholders to deliver mission-ready autonomy software and solve complex integration challenges. As a senior engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across major capabilities, mentor teammates, influence architecture and integration strategy, and help drive successful field deployments for both mature and emerging expeditionary platforms.
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This team has a strong fielded-operator culture — long-endurance ISR missions, customer-driven workflow iteration, and demanding live exercises across multiple U.S. and international services. It's a hands-on role for engineers who want to see their software operate on real aircraft and directly support operators in the field.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Develop and integrate autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT, including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, payload and sensor integration (e.g., ViDAR, EO/IR), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy. Own major features from software-in-the-loop through live flight testing.
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Aircraft Team Partnership – Collaborate closely with the Aircraft team to integrate autonomy capabilities, validate platform interfaces, coordinate hardware/software compatibility, and support release readiness.
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Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Partner with the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), feature crews, and customer stakeholders to deliver integrated mission capabilities.
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Technical Leadership – Own significant features or subsystems, drive technical execution, mentor teammates, and contribute to design reviews and integration planning.
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Pre-deployment Preparation – Build, configure, validate, and prepare mission-ready systems while ensuring software, hardware, and operator workflows are ready for deployment.
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On-site Test & Mission Support – Support flight tests, customer demonstrations, operator training, and deployment events through system bring-up, troubleshooting, and mission execution.
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Hardware/Software Debugging – Diagnose integration issues across autonomy software, payload computers, embedded systems, and platform interfaces using simulation and operational testing.
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Mission Data & Continuous Improvement – Analyze mission data, drive root-cause analysis, and build tools and processes that improve integration efficiency and mission reliability.
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C2 Interoperability & Standards – Implement and validate interfaces with GCS and command-and-control systems while supporting compliance with STANAG 4586, UCI, and OMS.
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Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10–20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises.
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BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers.
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In this role, you'll develop new autonomy capabilities — including mission behaviors, platform-specific control (including VTOL transitions), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own major features from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live flight test. You'll partner closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, feature crews, and customer stakeholders to deliver mission-ready autonomy software and solve complex integration challenges. As a senior engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across major capabilities, mentor teammates, influence architecture and integration strategy, and help drive successful field deployments for both mature and emerging expeditionary platforms.
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This team has a strong fielded-operator culture — long-endurance ISR missions, customer-driven workflow iteration, and demanding live exercises across multiple U.S. and international services. It's a hands-on role for engineers who want to see their software operate on real aircraft and directly support operators in the field.
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#LI-ED1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","San Diego, California","Boston, MA","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784663241316,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. \nIn this role, you'll develop and integrate autonomy capabilities for launched effects platforms, owning major features from design through operational deployment. You'll work closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer partners to deliver mission-ready autonomy software. This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy solving challenging integration problems and seeing their software operate in demanding real-world environments. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll develop and integrate autonomy capabilities for launched effects platforms, owning major features from design through operational deployment. You'll work closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer partners to deliver mission-ready autonomy software. This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy solving challenging integration problems and seeing their software operate in demanding real-world environments.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Develop and integrate autonomy software solutions onto launched effects platforms, including payload computer bring-up, autopilot integration (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), multi-agent coordination, and deployment to disconnected or air-gapped environments. Own major features from software-in-the-loop through live flight testing and operational deployment.
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Technical Leadership – Own major features or subsystems; drive technical execution, contribute to design decisions, mentor teammates, and help deliver complex autonomy capabilities.
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Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer/contractor partners to deliver integrated autonomy capabilities.
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Design & Documentation – Contribute to design reviews, ICDs, integration planning, and post-mortems while helping improve engineering rigor and cross-team execution.
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Pre-deployment Preparation – Build, configure, and validate mission-ready systems for Capability Releases and fleet-scale deployments; coordinate hardware/software compatibility, mission readiness, and release readiness across engineering teams.
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On-site Test & Mission Support – Travel to test sites, customer exercises, and live demonstrations to support flight operations, system bring-up, troubleshooting, and mission execution under operational timelines.
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Hardware/Software Debugging – Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy software, payload computers, embedded systems, and platform interfaces using simulation, laboratory testing, and operational data.
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Mission Data & Debrief Support – Capture mission and test data, reproduce issues in simulation, and partner with autonomy capability owners to rapidly drive improvements into future releases.
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Continuous Improvement – Develop tools and processes that improve integration timelines, testing reliability, deployment efficiency, and mission readiness.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll develop and integrate autonomy capabilities for launched effects platforms, owning major features from design through operational deployment. You'll work closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, autopilot vendors (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot), C2 providers, and customer partners to deliver mission-ready autonomy software. This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy solving challenging integration problems and seeing their software operate in demanding real-world environments.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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Develop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto unmanned platforms (air, maritime, space, or effects/expendables), including payload computer bring-up, container-based deployment (e.g., k3s/k3d), and configuration across onboard compute, sensors, and command-and-control interfaces.
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Collaboration Across Teams — Work closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, feature crews, and external partners (platform integrators, vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers) to deliver and validate mission-critical functionality on time.
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On-site Test & Mission Support — Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints.
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Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy stacks, payload computers, and embedded systems in lab and field environments — including memory, CPU, and timing profiling under operationally-representative loads.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team builds autonomy solutions for a wide range of CONOPs and mission sets. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on an unmanned platform — air, maritime, space, or effects/expendables, depending on the program — then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware. In this role, you'll write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. You'll partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, and external platform integrators (vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers). It's a hands-on role for engineers who like seeing their code operate in the real world — whether that's flying, sailing, orbiting, or downrange — and want to be there when it does.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll build and own autonomy behaviors that directly power our products, taking responsibility for key components from design through deployment. You’ll work across teams to turn complex mission needs into reliable, scalable software, balancing near-term delivery with long-term maintainability and performance. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping how autonomy capabilities are designed, integrated, and evolved across our platforms.
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YouTube.
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YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI’s mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering team contributes to this effort by designing test solutions that drive high hardware reliability on our V-BAT vehicle. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to perform component and system-level testing, both at ambient and in simulated harsh environmental conditions.
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YouTube.
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Help shape the supply chain that powers the future of autonomous systems. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, building resilient, high-performing supplier networks that support growth and innovation. You'll drive sourcing strategies that balance cost, technology, capacity, and risk while influencing key make-versus-buy decisions and establishing the processes, metrics, and governance needed to deliver long-term operational success.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.\n10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design, with demonstrated ownership of components or systems in development, test, or production.\nDeep understanding of composite and metallic structures, including material behavior, joints, and thermal/environmental effects.\nExpertise in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar).\nExperience conducting or overseeing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and design optimization.\nStrong working knowledge of DFMA, GD&T, tolerance stackups, and structural layout principles.\nClear, concise technical communication skills and experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts.\nA track record of technical excellence, high ownership, and a mission-driven mindset in challenging engineering environments.\nAbility to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.\nStrong NX CAD skills\nExperience supporting or leading Group 3–5 UAV, DoD aircraft, or high-performance aerospace vehicle programs.\nKnowledge of aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA FARS) and certification pathways.\nPrior experience in flight vehicle integration, manufacturing liaison, or production support.\nFamiliarity with model-based engineering, digital twin development, or configuration management tools.\nDemonstrated experience in failure analysis, design iteration, and test correlation.\nPrevious work in startup, R&D, or high-growth defense environments where agility and innovation are key.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":166632,"max":249948},"text":"Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5161)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Lead the design and development of structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-gen UAV platform, with a focus on primary and secondary aircraft structures.\nOwn the structural design lifecycle including concept generation, CAD modeling, detail design, and drawing release, ensuring high quality and traceability.\nUse FEA tools to perform and guide linear and nonlinear structural analysis, stress analysis, and margin assessment under operational loads and edge cases.\nWork closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration across airframe and subsystem interfaces.\nSupport and lead efforts in material selection, focusing on composites, aluminum alloys, and advanced manufacturing approaches suited to mission and environment.\nParticipate in and lead design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.\nOversee the design and execution of structural validation testing, including coupon-level, subcomponent, and full-system testing.\nGuide the development of design documentation, analysis reports, interface definitions, and verification plans in compliance with MIL-STD, FAA, and internal Shield AI standards.\nMentor junior engineers and review team members’ work for technical rigor, performance, and manufacturability.\nCollaborate with the manufacturing and flight test teams to transition designs from engineering to production and field deployment.\nIdentify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.\n10+ years of experience in aircraft structural design, with demonstrated ownership of components or systems in development, test, or production.\nDeep understanding of composite and metallic structures, including material behavior, joints, and thermal/environmental effects.\nExpertise in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar).\nExperience conducting or overseeing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and design optimization.\nStrong working knowledge of DFMA, GD&T, tolerance stackups, and structural layout principles.\nClear, concise technical communication skills and experience leading cross-functional engineering efforts.\nA track record of technical excellence, high ownership, and a mission-driven mindset in challenging engineering environments.\nAbility to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.\nStrong NX CAD skills\nExperience supporting or leading Group 3–5 UAV, DoD aircraft, or high-performance aerospace vehicle programs.\nKnowledge of aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA FARS) and certification pathways.\nPrior experience in flight vehicle integration, manufacturing liaison, or production support.\nFamiliarity with model-based engineering, digital twin development, or configuration management tools.\nDemonstrated experience in failure analysis, design iteration, and test correlation.\nPrevious work in startup, R&D, or high-growth defense environments where agility and innovation are key.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":166632,"max":249948},"text":"Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5162)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to play a critical role in the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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#LI-KC5
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the Middle East, with a primary focus on UAE-based defense and government customers.
This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across the Middle East, with a primary focus on UAE-based defense and government customers.
This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
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\nThe ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close) \nDevelop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan \nIdentify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways \nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers \nLead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions \nConduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments \nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions \nManage deal progression with rigor (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene) \nRepresent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline \nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones \n\n"},{"text":"Measures of Success (First 6-12 months):","content":"\n\n
Strong pipeline generation and progression within assigned accounts and territories \nSuccessful execution of capture strategies resulting in qualified opportunities and wins \nImproved deal velocity and win rates through disciplined qualification and positioning \nEstablishment of trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders and partners \nConsistent, accurate forecasting and high-quality CRM and pipeline hygiene \nMeaningful contribution to revenue growth across the Americas Hivemind business \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defense, or similar) \nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within U.S. government or defense markets \nDeep understanding of defense acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle \nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities \nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders \nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills \nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment \nBachelor’s degree required \nFluent in: English \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions a plus \nPrior military experience \nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets \nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners \nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events \nActive or eligibility for security clearance \nMBA or equivalent graduate degree \n\n"}],"text":"Senior Staff BD Account Executive, Autonomy Specialist (R5123)","country":"KR","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
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YouTube.
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\nThe ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Enterprise Operations Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Cybersecurity","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1781305171881,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nYou'll be the senior technical owner for paved roads and secure-by-default engineering on the Security Engineering team. Your job is not to review and say no — it is to engineer the secure defaults, golden paths, and guardrails-as-code that make the secure way to build the easy way to build, across cloud, infrastructure, and CI/CD.\nYou will design, build, and operate the IaC modules, pipeline templates, internal libraries, and policy-as-code controls that the rest of the company consumes. You will engineer guardrails that block or flag the insecure path automatically, and replace recurring manual security work with durable mechanisms that don't depend on anyone remembering to do the right thing. As one of the most senior engineers on the team, you'll help shape and drive the technical direction for how secure-by-default works at Shield AI — partnering closely with a hands-on engineering lead — and raise the bar for everyone building on top of it.\nThis is a hands-on, build-heavy role. We are credible because we are technical — you'll read the code, the configs, the telemetry, and the architecture, and ship solutions durable enough to run without you.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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You'll be the senior technical owner for paved roads and secure-by-default engineering on the Security Engineering team. Your job is not to review and say no — it is to engineer the secure defaults, golden paths, and guardrails-as-code that make the secure way to build the easy way to build, across cloud, infrastructure, and CI/CD.
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You will design, build, and operate the IaC modules, pipeline templates, internal libraries, and policy-as-code controls that the rest of the company consumes. You will engineer guardrails that block or flag the insecure path automatically, and replace recurring manual security work with durable mechanisms that don't depend on anyone remembering to do the right thing. As one of the most senior engineers on the team, you'll help shape and drive the technical direction for how secure-by-default works at Shield AI — partnering closely with a hands-on engineering lead — and raise the bar for everyone building on top of it.
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This is a hands-on, build-heavy role. We are credible because we are technical — you'll read the code, the configs, the telemetry, and the architecture, and ship solutions durable enough to run without you.
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Build the secure defaults: Infrastructure-as-Code modules, CI/CD pipeline templates, internal libraries, and golden-path scaffolding that make the secure choice the easy choice.\nEngineer guardrails as code — policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), admission controllers, cloud guardrails (SCPs / org policy), and pre-commit and CI checks — so the insecure path is blocked or flagged automatically.\nOwn the platform security tooling that other teams consume, so they don't have to build their own; replace recurring manual work with durable, self-service mechanisms.\nEmbed security into the software and infrastructure supply chain: pipeline security, build/artifact integrity, dependency and container scanning, and secrets management.\nEngineer workload and service identity controls (least privilege, short-lived credentials, federated trust) so zero-standing-privilege is real and observable.\nWrite and maintain production-quality code and infrastructure that backs these controls.\nPartner with platform, infrastructure, and product engineering teams early — review high-blast-radius designs against the internal Security Engineering standard while the design can still change, and turn recurring findings into a missing paved road, not just another fix.\nSet technical direction and standards for secure-by-default; document them so they can be applied without us, and mentor and raise the bar for other engineers.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Extensive experience in security engineering, platform/infrastructure engineering, DevSecOps, or a closely related field, with a track record of owning complex systems end-to-end.\nStrong software engineering ability — you write, review, and ship production-quality code (any modern language) and treat infrastructure as software.\nHands-on experience building secure-by-default mechanisms: Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipeline security, and policy/guardrails as code.\nDeep working knowledge of at least one major cloud provider and its security and identity model.\nDemonstrated ability to design durable, automated solutions that reduce real risk without becoming a bottleneck — and to make explicit tradeoffs between security and the business.\nStrong communication: you can explain a security concept to a product engineer in their language and to a leader in business terms, and you write recommendations people can act on.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Strong DevSecOps background with hands-on Kubernetes (admission control, OPA/Gatekeeper, workload identity) and Terraform (reusable secure modules, policy-as-code).\nProduction coding experience in Go, Python, and/or Rust; comfortable with scripting/automation in Bash and PowerShell.\nDepth in Azure security and identity (Entra ID, Azure Policy, Management Group guardrails).\nExperience securing AI/ML systems, pipelines, or workloads.\nOffensive security / red team experience, with the ability to think like an attacker and translate those findings into stronger defaults and guardrails.\nExperience with supply-chain security (SLSA, sigstore/cosign, SBOMs), container/image hardening, and secrets management.\nExperience operating security tooling as an internal product consumed self-service by other engineering teams.\nBachelor's degree or equivalent professional certification and experience.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"interval":"per-year-salary","currency":"USD","min":160000,"max":240000},"text":"Senior Staff Cybersecurity Engineer, Platform Security (R5219)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
You'll be the senior technical owner for paved roads and secure-by-default engineering on the Security Engineering team. Your job is not to review and say no — it is to engineer the secure defaults, golden paths, and guardrails-as-code that make the secure way to build the easy way to build, across cloud, infrastructure, and CI/CD.
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You will design, build, and operate the IaC modules, pipeline templates, internal libraries, and policy-as-code controls that the rest of the company consumes. You will engineer guardrails that block or flag the insecure path automatically, and replace recurring manual security work with durable mechanisms that don't depend on anyone remembering to do the right thing. As one of the most senior engineers on the team, you'll help shape and drive the technical direction for how secure-by-default works at Shield AI — partnering closely with a hands-on engineering lead — and raise the bar for everyone building on top of it.
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This is a hands-on, build-heavy role. We are credible because we are technical — you'll read the code, the configs, the telemetry, and the architecture, and ship solutions durable enough to run without you.
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#LI-JM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1768273951636,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Senior Staff Advance Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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\nAs a Senior Staff Advance Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.
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Job Description:
\nAs a Senior Staff Advance Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Flight Sciences","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779932286381,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Flight Sciences team at Shield AI integrates stability & control, aerodynamics, performance, and aero-propulsion to redefine the limits of unmanned aviation. As a member of this team, you will bridge the gap between theoretical design and flight testing. We aren't just analyzing data; we are building the future of autonomous flight. If you thrive in high-tempo, collaborative environments where your work moves quickly from concept to reality, we want you on our team.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Flight Sciences team at Shield AI integrates stability & control, aerodynamics, performance, and aero-propulsion to redefine the limits of unmanned aviation. As a member of this team, you will bridge the gap between theoretical design and flight testing. We aren't just analyzing data; we are building the future of autonomous flight. If you thrive in high-tempo, collaborative environments where your work moves quickly from concept to reality, we want you on our team.
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Flying Qualities Analysis: Work closely with the Guidance and Control (GNC) team to optimize control usage and verify the X-BAT flying qualities are suitable for the intended mission.\nLead Flying Qualities Flight Test: Coordinate with other flight sciences disciplines, and Test & Evaluation team, to develop an integrated test approach that results in certification of the X-BAT in a safe and efficient manner.\nIntegrate Air Data Systems: Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to define sensor locations, system architecture and calibration algorithms that meet accuracy and redundancy requirements\n Spearhead Aero Model Validation: Champion the development of tools and flight test aids that will be used to update/validate aerodynamic models using flight test results.\nSupport Wind Tunnel Testing and Aero Model Development: Work with a team of flight sciences engineers to plan and execute a variety of wind tunnel tests and integrate the results into a 6DOF Aerodynamic database.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Advanced Control Systems: Expert level understanding of the dependencies between the control laws and the fundamental stability and control characteristics of the aircraft.\nFull Life Cycle Experience: First-hand knowledge of the steps required to take a high performance military aircraft from preliminary design through flight test.\nCollaborative Problem Solving: A proven ability to work closely with others.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":170000,"max":250000},"text":"Senior Staff Engineer, Aerospace (R5082)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Flight Sciences team at Shield AI integrates stability & control, aerodynamics, performance, and aero-propulsion to redefine the limits of unmanned aviation. As a member of this team, you will bridge the gap between theoretical design and flight testing. We aren't just analyzing data; we are building the future of autonomous flight. If you thrive in high-tempo, collaborative environments where your work moves quickly from concept to reality, we want you on our team.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1755279989660,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThis position is perfect for an individual who enjoys solving the most complex problems across a portfolio of diverse domains and modalities. An ideal candidate is expected to apply classical autonomous techniques, algorithms, and theory to various platforms in multiple tactical scenarios. These solutions are expected to be integrated into real-world problems with near-term program impacts and rewards. \n \nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. We aim to push the envelope by combining traditional autonomous systems algorithms with deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to deliver unmatched capability, agility, and speed in deploying advanced technologies that support national defense\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
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This position is perfect for an individual who enjoys solving the most complex problems across a portfolio of diverse domains and modalities. An ideal candidate is expected to apply classical autonomous techniques, algorithms, and theory to various platforms in multiple tactical scenarios. These solutions are expected to be integrated into real-world problems with near-term program impacts and rewards.
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\nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. We aim to push the envelope by combining traditional autonomous systems algorithms with deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to deliver unmatched capability, agility, and speed in deploying advanced technologies that support national defense
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
This position is perfect for an individual who enjoys solving the most complex problems across a portfolio of diverse domains and modalities. An ideal candidate is expected to apply classical autonomous techniques, algorithms, and theory to various platforms in multiple tactical scenarios. These solutions are expected to be integrated into real-world problems with near-term program impacts and rewards.
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\nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. We aim to push the envelope by combining traditional autonomous systems algorithms with deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to deliver unmatched capability, agility, and speed in deploying advanced technologies that support national defense
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThis role is the team's primary interface between perception software and the flight test enterprise. You will work alongside autonomy/perception software developers, flight test engineers, and platform integration teams to mature our capabilities from algorithm to flight-verified system. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience deploying and testing autonomy or perception software on edge hardware, a strong foundation in one or more core perception disciplines (detection, tracking, SLAM, or navigation), and a bias toward field execution over theoretical analysis.
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Coordinate software and hardware integration activities that enable the autonomy team to deploy and test their stack across a range of platforms, including small UAS, manned fixed-wing aircraft, and unmanned fixed-wing surrogate platforms.\nDrive sensor selection for EO/IR and A-PNT perception software testing on operationally relevant or surrogate platforms; support flight test engineers in sensor bring-up, characterization, calibration, and maintenance. \nOwn the fly-fix-fly cycle for autonomy and perception software: integrate the Hivemind Pilot stack onto target hardware, verify correct deployment and configuration, define test objectives for flight test campaigns, help execute tests in the field, and analyze collected data to determine pass/fail status against objectives. \nOwn sensor calibration and time synchronization processes for all A-PNT and perception sensors used in testing, including camera intrinsic/extrinsic calibration and camera-IMU temporal alignment. \nEstablish data quality standards and curate data management processes for field-collected sensor data, ensuring that recordings from flight test campaigns are usable for offline analysis and algorithm development. \nResolve technical and logistical ambiguities at the boundary between software development and flight test operations, and make command decisions that keep perception maturation efforts moving forward.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience with camera calibration frameworks (e.g., Kalibr) and camera-IMU extrinsic and temporal calibration workflows.\nFamiliarity with rosbag-based data collection, replay, and analysis pipelines in robotics or autonomy systems.\nExperience characterizing EO/IR gimbal cameras, including MTF, distortion, and radiometric properties.\nBackground supporting DoD or defense aviation programs, including experience operating under controlled airspace or range environments.\nFamiliarity with Conan-based, Nix-based, or CMake-based build systems and embedded Linux development.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation in the context of embedded software.\n\n"},{"text":"","content":"\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThis role is the team's primary interface between perception software and the flight test enterprise. You will work alongside autonomy/perception software developers, flight test engineers, and platform integration teams to mature our capabilities from algorithm to flight-verified system. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience deploying and testing autonomy or perception software on edge hardware, a strong foundation in one or more core perception disciplines (detection, tracking, SLAM, or navigation), and a bias toward field execution over theoretical analysis.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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The role will also support the development of tracking and spatial perception pipelines for autonomous systems, including applications such as visual localization, motion estimation, scene reconstruction, landmark tracking, map building, and perception-assisted navigation. Familiarity with SLAM frameworks, probabilistic estimation, optimization, bundle adjustment, feature-based and direct methods, and deployment of real-time perception algorithms into C++ edge environments would be beneficial. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, Autonomous Systems, or a related field would be well aligned with the technical needs of the team, though strong applied industry experience is also highly relevant.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Pilot","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1784852540419,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Discrete Planning Group is a part of the Autonomy Team for Hivemind Enterprise Product. The group is an agile set of engineers focused on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive intelligent and confidence-inspiring flight behaviors while accounting for an uncertain and dynamic world. As a member of the group, you will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, discrete optimization, and motion planning. You will architect and write high-quality software for core systems, set standards for software engineering, refine technical requirements, drive strategic technical improvements, and mentor other engineers.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The Discrete Planning Group is a part of the Autonomy Team for Hivemind Enterprise Product. The group is an agile set of engineers focused on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive intelligent and confidence-inspiring flight behaviors while accounting for an uncertain and dynamic world. As a member of the group, you will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, discrete optimization, and motion planning. You will architect and write high-quality software for core systems, set standards for software engineering, refine technical requirements, drive strategic technical improvements, and mentor other engineers.
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YouTube.
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The Discrete Planning Group is a part of the Autonomy Team for Hivemind Enterprise Product. The group is an agile set of engineers focused on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive intelligent and confidence-inspiring flight behaviors while accounting for an uncertain and dynamic world. As a member of the group, you will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, discrete optimization, and motion planning. You will architect and write high-quality software for core systems, set standards for software engineering, refine technical requirements, drive strategic technical improvements, and mentor other engineers.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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Lead circuit design and sub-system design for our next generation aircraft and its support equipment. This includes complex system architectures utilizing custom circuitry (FPGAs, power management, analog, digital, servos, microcontrollers, sensors, radios, etc.) \nSupport the design and integration of complex embedded systems and sensors which enable aircraft autonomy and AI \nHelp define technical product requirements and features \nLead and mentor teammates working on the same project \nOwn circuit part selection, schematic capture, simulation, analysis, verification, debugging, and release to production \nCoordinate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, embedded, software, manufacturing, supply chain, etc.) \nManage your project timelines and deliverables \nConduct and attend cross-functional design reviews \nWork closely with Firmware to integrate applicable logic designs into the build/release cycle \nProvide feedback to other teams where applicable \nHelp develop automated test solutions \nProactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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X,
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Job Description:
\nIn this role, you will own the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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VTOL or transition aircraft experience where control blending and allocation were critical to success\nAutonomous systems or missile/UAV GNC background\nExperience with flight safety, airworthiness, and mission assurance\nFamiliarity with:\n\nSensor and air data systems\nFault-tolerant or adaptive control\nCI/CD pipelines and modern DevSecOps practices\n\n\nExperience with HIL or integrated simulation/test environments and Linux-based development workflows (Git, etc.)\nExperience operating in rapid development environments with tight iteration loops between simulation and test\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":220000,"max":340000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nIn this role, you will own the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1779414096069,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a GCS / Communications Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of ground control station and communication architectures supporting advanced military aircraft and autonomous systems. This role directly impacts mission effectiveness, command and control reliability, platform connectivity, and operational resiliency by ensuring robust communication between air, ground, and distributed mission systems.\nThe engineer will define system behaviors, operational workflows, and communication architectures across the full lifecycle, from concept development through flight and operational test. This role plays a critical part in reducing integration risk, improving network resiliency, and accelerating deployment of mission-critical communication capabilities.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a GCS / Communications Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of ground control station and communication architectures supporting advanced military aircraft and autonomous systems. This role directly impacts mission effectiveness, command and control reliability, platform connectivity, and operational resiliency by ensuring robust communication between air, ground, and distributed mission systems.
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The engineer will define system behaviors, operational workflows, and communication architectures across the full lifecycle, from concept development through flight and operational test. This role plays a critical part in reducing integration risk, improving network resiliency, and accelerating deployment of mission-critical communication capabilities.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field\n5+ years of experience in communications systems, networking, mission systems, or military aerospace integration\nExperience with GCS architectures, datalinks, RF systems, networking, or airborne communication systems\nFamiliarity with LOS/BLOS communications, SATCOM, IP networking, encryption technologies, and hardware/software integration environments\nStrong systems engineering, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting UAV, fighter aircraft, autonomous systems, or military communication networks\nExperience defining operational behaviors, activity diagrams, CONOPS, or system architectures using MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler\nBackground in integration labs, flight test, network resiliency, or tactical communication systems\nFamiliarity with cybersecurity, RMF, resilient communications, and contested environment operations\nActive Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":170000,"max":250000},"salaryDescription":"#LI-AD6
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a GCS / Communications Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of ground control station and communication architectures supporting advanced military aircraft and autonomous systems. This role directly impacts mission effectiveness, command and control reliability, platform connectivity, and operational resiliency by ensuring robust communication between air, ground, and distributed mission systems.
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The engineer will define system behaviors, operational workflows, and communication architectures across the full lifecycle, from concept development through flight and operational test. This role plays a critical part in reducing integration risk, improving network resiliency, and accelerating deployment of mission-critical communication capabilities.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer with a strong background in software design and development and a working knowledge of systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools. This individual will play a key role in defining, developing, integrating, and validating complex software systems while ensuring alignment with system-level requirements, architecture, and program objectives.
\nThe ideal candidate combines deep technical software expertise with an understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), verification and validation, configuration management, customer communications and cross-functional technical leadership.
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Software Architecture & Development
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Participate in the development of software architectures for complex, distributed, and mission-critical systems.\n
Engage in software design activities from concept through deployment and sustainment.\n
Work with software responsible engineers to develop and model high-quality, scalable, maintainable software solutions using modern programming languages, frameworks & System Modeling Tools.\n
Develop, review and maintain architecture diagrams to support government reference architectures.\n
Engage with internal stakeholders to develop software architecture behavior diagrams/ documents to support customer deliverables.\n
Communicate technical concepts effectively to engineering, program management, and customer stakeholders.\n\n
Systems Engineering Integration
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Collaborate with systems engineers to derive software requirements from system-level requirements and operational needs.\n
Ensure software solutions maintain traceability to stakeholder, system, and subsystem requirements.\n
Participate in architecture trade studies and technical decision-making activities.\n
Support system decomposition, interface definition, and allocation of requirements.\n
Contribute to system design reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and related technical milestones.\n
Work closely with hardware, network, test, and integration teams to ensure end-to-end system performance.\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.\n8+ years of software engineering experience.\n3+ years of software architecture or technical leadership experience.\nProficiency in a strongly typed programming language (e.g. C#, TypeScript, Java, C++) with exposure to lower-level systems or protocol integration.\nFamiliarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.\nUnderstanding of systems engineering processes and standards.\nExperience with requirements management and traceability practices.\nExperience using version control and CI/CD tools.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, aviation, automotive, telecommunications, or other complex systems domains.\nExperience with GCS software, mission planning tools, or real-time visualization platforms.\nFamiliarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.\nExperience with systems engineering tools such as:\n\nCameo Systems Modeler / MagicDraw\nIBM DOORS Next\nJama Connect\nStell\nJIRA\nConfluence\n\n\nExperience with cloud-native architectures, containerization, and orchestration technologies.\nFamiliarity with Autonomy Government Reference Architectures, Open Mission Systems and Universal Command & Control Interface.\n\n"},{"text":"Desired skills:","content":"\n\n
Ability to operate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.\nStrong systems thinking and problem-solving abilities.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to translate complex system requirements into practical software solutions.\nExperience balancing technical, programmatic, and operational constraints.\nStrong leadership and collaboration skills.\nInterface Control Documents (ICDs) development and management\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":180000,"max":270000},"text":"Senior Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R5199)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer with a strong background in software design and development and a working knowledge of systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools. This individual will play a key role in defining, developing, integrating, and validating complex software systems while ensuring alignment with system-level requirements, architecture, and program objectives.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1774959954211,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAre you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!\nAs a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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#LI-JM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nDo you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.
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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structures/Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.
","id":"e949e412-bf17-416d-a460-291d20a2c599","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nDevelop and execute test plans to validate mechanical performance, structural integrity, and environmental durability from start to finish.\nDesign, build, and operate test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.\nIntegrate and calibrate a range of sensors (e.g., load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers) into test setups for accurate data collection.\nCreate and maintain python scripts to provide automation, signal processing, and result visualization.\nAnalyze test data, troubleshoot system behaviors, and generate detailed technical reports with design feedback.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, systems, and electrical engineering to define test requirements, run test campaigns and deliver high quality results.\nLead CAD design of custom test equipment, prototypes, fixtures, and components, ensuring manufacturability and safety.\nPerform Finite Element Analysis to simulate mechanical performance, validate design assumptions, and correlate analytical results with test data.\nWork with metallic/composite materials in the design, fabrication, and testing of mechanical components, with consideration for their unique properties such as anisotropy, delamination risk, and layup configuration.\nSupport lab safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of test capabilities.\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.\n12+ years of experience in mechanical testing or product development environments.\nStrong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and their control/measurement.\nExperience with sensor selection, integration, and calibration in test environments.\nProficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data analysis.\nAdvanced CAD skills in Siemens NX with experience designing test hardware and prototypes.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in team settings.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nHands-on experience performing MIL-STD testing (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461) including vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI/EMC testing.\nSubject Matter Expert in aerospace structures and dynamics test environments.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":160000,"max":240000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4413)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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\nDo you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.
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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structures/Mechanical Test Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1780356850738,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Senior Staff Engineer in Modelling and Simulation, you will lead the development, integration, and operationalisation of simulation capabilities that enable Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia. You will architect, implement, and maintain high‑performance, real‑time and faster‑than‑real‑time simulation environments used by autonomy, perception, and systems engineering teams to design, test, and demonstrate cutting‑edge uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy.\n \nThis role involves significant technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivery of complex simulation frameworks that support both customer programs and internal R&D. You will directly contribute to scalable, operationally representative simulation ecosystems that underpin mission‑critical software development.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\nAs a Senior Staff Engineer in Modelling and Simulation, you will lead the development, integration, and operationalisation of simulation capabilities that enable Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia. You will architect, implement, and maintain high‑performance, real‑time and faster‑than‑real‑time simulation environments used by autonomy, perception, and systems engineering teams to design, test, and demonstrate cutting‑edge uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy.
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\nThis role involves significant technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivery of complex simulation frameworks that support both customer programs and internal R&D. You will directly contribute to scalable, operationally representative simulation ecosystems that underpin mission‑critical software development.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nAs a Senior Staff Engineer in Modelling and Simulation, you will lead the development, integration, and operationalisation of simulation capabilities that enable Hivemind Mission Autonomy programs in Australia. You will architect, implement, and maintain high‑performance, real‑time and faster‑than‑real‑time simulation environments used by autonomy, perception, and systems engineering teams to design, test, and demonstrate cutting‑edge uncrewed aircraft mission autonomy.
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\nThis role involves significant technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivery of complex simulation frameworks that support both customer programs and internal R&D. You will directly contribute to scalable, operationally representative simulation ecosystems that underpin mission‑critical software development.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["United States","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1776129857597,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Senior Lead Operational Analyst to contribute to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s aircraft systems. In this role, you will perform analysis at the component, system, mission and campaign levels to evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our aircraft across multiple domains, missions and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance, inform design trade-offs, and improve mission outcomes. \n\nThis position requires a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation (M&S), data science, and operational analysis techniques. Your analyses will directly support product decisions and customer engagements by helping demonstrate how Shield AI’s AI-powered platforms perform in realistic and contested operational environments. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Senior Lead Operational Analyst to contribute to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s aircraft systems. In this role, you will perform analysis at the component, system, mission and campaign levels to evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our aircraft across multiple domains, missions and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance, inform design trade-offs, and improve mission outcomes.
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This position requires a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation (M&S), data science, and operational analysis techniques. Your analyses will directly support product decisions and customer engagements by helping demonstrate how Shield AI’s AI-powered platforms perform in realistic and contested operational environments.
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Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math domain.\n9+ years of experience in operational analysis, modeling & simulation, operations research, or related defense or aerospace roles.\nActive Secret at a minimum. Preferred Top-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one).\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Prior experience in force-on-force analysis, CONOPS development, or military campaign modeling.\n\nExperience with evaluating strategic development and analysis goals for multi-mission/multi-domain applicability.\n\n\nFamiliarity with DoD acquisition processes, tools (Brawler, ESAMS, etc.), Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and military operational testing.\n\nExperience leading a product effort from pre-shaping to tactical deployment\n\n\nPrior experience in systems engineering product development lifecycle (SysML or MBSE preferred)\n\n Experience developing technical expertise in a team to execute analyses for system design and analysis.\n\n\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":180000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","max":270000},"text":"Senior Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis (R4759)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Senior Lead Operational Analyst to contribute to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s aircraft systems. In this role, you will perform analysis at the component, system, mission and campaign levels to evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our aircraft across multiple domains, missions and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance, inform design trade-offs, and improve mission outcomes.
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This position requires a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation (M&S), data science, and operational analysis techniques. Your analyses will directly support product decisions and customer engagements by helping demonstrate how Shield AI’s AI-powered platforms perform in realistic and contested operational environments.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1755280803213,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThis position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. \n \nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.
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\nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.
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Job Description:
\nThe Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy will function as a hands on technical lead / subject matter expert and collaborate with Shield AI teammates / customers to build edge-AI and autonomy software for platforms across sea, air, and space. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their requirements, writing code, developing new capabilities and ensuring successful software/hardware integration, and mentoring teammates.
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Bachelor’s and Masters degree in Aerospace, AI, Computer Science, Robotics or a related engineering field. \n12+ years of experience of industry experience\nAbility to travel and stay deployed at customer sites across India/Asia.\n3+ years of experience hands on writing software for autonomy/robotics applications.\n2+ years of experience working in a startup environment. \nStrong technical background in software engineering. \nStrong proficiency in writing modern C++ code. \nIntermediate proficiency in writing Python code. \nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills. \nStrong communication and interpersonal skills. \nAbility converse fluently in Hindi and English.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Job Description:
\nThe Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy will function as a hands on technical lead / subject matter expert and collaborate with Shield AI teammates / customers to build edge-AI and autonomy software for platforms across sea, air, and space. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their requirements, writing code, developing new capabilities and ensuring successful software/hardware integration, and mentoring teammates.
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We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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Strong embedded software development (from BSP to complex applications) experience in C/C++. \nStrong understanding of Oriented Object Programming and modern C++ features. \nStrong knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software components. \nStrong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals. \nDemonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes. \nExperience producing high-quality technical documentation, including architecture, detailed designs, and test plans. \nProven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment \nProactively identify opportunities for improvement within software development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and X-Bat reliability \nB.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering \nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Structural Analyst to provide advanced technical leadership in the structural analysis and validation of next-generation UAV platforms. In this role, you will serve as a senior subject-matter expert for airframe structures, leading complex analysis efforts, supporting test correlation, and ensuring structural integrity across development, flight test, and production.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Structural Analyst to provide advanced technical leadership in the structural analysis and validation of next-generation UAV platforms. In this role, you will serve as a senior subject-matter expert for airframe structures, leading complex analysis efforts, supporting test correlation, and ensuring structural integrity across development, flight test, and production.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
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We are seeking a Structures Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of a novel launch and recovery system for our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, field-deployable support systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - MEG","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1775680223008,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAt Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.\nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineer with expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.
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#LI-AD6
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1779413905448,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Weapons Systems Engineer to lead the integration, validation, and operational deployment of advanced weapon capabilities on X-Bat. This role directly impacts mission readiness, combat effectiveness, aircraft survivability, and program execution by ensuring weapon systems are successfully integrated, tested, and fielded to operational users.\nThe engineer will work across the full lifecycle from requirements development through flight test, helping reduce integration risk, accelerate capability delivery, and improve overall mission system performance.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a Weapons Systems Engineer to lead the integration, validation, and operational deployment of advanced weapon capabilities on X-Bat. This role directly impacts mission readiness, combat effectiveness, aircraft survivability, and program execution by ensuring weapon systems are successfully integrated, tested, and fielded to operational users.
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The engineer will work across the full lifecycle from requirements development through flight test, helping reduce integration risk, accelerate capability delivery, and improve overall mission system performance.
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Define weapon system behaviors, operational sequences, and mission workflows to ensure reliable and predictable weapon employment across all phases of operation\nDevelop system architectures, activity diagrams, interface definitions, and functional behaviors for aircraft weapon systems and mission system integration\nLead integration of weapon systems, stores management systems, and avionics interfaces while coordinating across software, avionics, flight sciences, mechanical design, and test teams\nSupport lab, ground, and flight test activities to validate system behavior, identify integration issues early, and improve mission system reliability\nPerform troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development to reduce integration risk, improve operational readiness, and accelerate capability fielding\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field\n5+ years of experience in military aerospace, mission systems, avionics, or weapon systems integration\nExperience defining system behavior, operational concepts, activity diagrams, or functional architectures for complex aerospace systems\nFamiliarity with MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-1553, and hardware/software integration environments\nStrong systems engineering, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting fighter aircraft, UAV, bomber, or advanced military aircraft programs\nExperience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler\nBackground in HIL/SIL integration labs, flight test, or operational weapon system validation\nFamiliarity with airworthiness, cybersecurity, and resilient mission systems\nActive Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":170000,"max":250000},"text":"Senior Staff Engineer, Weapons Systems (SD/TX/DC) (R5019)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Weapons Systems Engineer to lead the integration, validation, and operational deployment of advanced weapon capabilities on X-Bat. This role directly impacts mission readiness, combat effectiveness, aircraft survivability, and program execution by ensuring weapon systems are successfully integrated, tested, and fielded to operational users.
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The engineer will work across the full lifecycle from requirements development through flight test, helping reduce integration risk, accelerate capability delivery, and improve overall mission system performance.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Growth Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Sales Solutions Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783050378702,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer based in Frisco to support technical capture and pre-sales engagement for the X-BAT aircraft platform in the US. This role will serve as the technical lead for Business Development, bridging US operational requirements with Shield AI’s product roadmap. The ideal candidate has prior experience at a major defense prime (US OEM) in roles spanning engineering, technical sales, program management, or advanced capture, with exposure to tactical jet aircraft, CCA/ACA concepts, or Group 4/5 UAS programs. This individual will focus on shaping opportunities within the US market, supporting Go To Market of tactical aircraft, crafting proposal documentation, and providing technical expertise. This individual will also cross-train in Shield AI’s other products to support integrated solution discussions.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer based in Frisco to support technical capture and pre-sales engagement for the X-BAT aircraft platform in the US. This role will serve as the technical lead for Business Development, bridging US operational requirements with Shield AI’s product roadmap. The ideal candidate has prior experience at a major defense prime (US OEM) in roles spanning engineering, technical sales, program management, or advanced capture, with exposure to tactical jet aircraft, CCA/ACA concepts, or Group 4/5 UAS programs. This individual will focus on shaping opportunities within the US market, supporting Go To Market of tactical aircraft, crafting proposal documentation, and providing technical expertise. This individual will also cross-train in Shield AI’s other products to support integrated solution discussions.
","id":"dc00fbe8-d102-48b7-9c5f-e0b977b506b2","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nLead X-BAT technical capture efforts for US Domestic opportunities, ensuring solutions are technically sound, feasible, and aligned with Shield AI’s product roadmap.\nCapture efforts will focus on Aircraft, but will require familiarity with the entire Shield AI Product suite.\nManage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including customer engagements, pre-sales technical support, proposal contributions, and solution development. \nDevelop and execute technical strategies that result in high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals to maximize win probability.\nServe as the primary technical lead for Go To Market (GTM) engagements, interfacing cross-functionally with BD, BD Operations, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Product Management to ensure customer needs are met.\nManage technical content for proposals, requests for information (RFIs), white papers, and capability briefs, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance. \nSupport early-phase acquisition activities (concept notes, requirements drafts, unsolicited proposals).\nShape early operational concepts aligned to X-BAT capabilities. \nSupport BD and Account Executives by becoming a Subject Matter Expert in Shield AI products, providing technical expertise in customer engagements, capability briefings, and solution discussions to drive successful sales outcomes.\nAct as a liaison between BD and Engineering, ensuring that new customer requests are technically feasible and align with product capabilities, timelines, and roadmaps.\nContribute to the technical documentation repository, maintaining capability briefs, specifications, FAQs, and other sales collateral for internal and external use.\nProvide training and mentorship to BD teams on technical aspects of Shield AI’s solutions, enabling them to articulate our value proposition confidently.\nSupport competitive analysis and market intelligence specific to the US tactical aircraft market, ensuring the BD team remains informed on industry trends and competitor capabilities.\nContribute to process improvement efforts, leveraging lessons learned from customer engagements to refine BD workflows and technical capture strategies.\nAnalyze the unique operational and environmental factors of the assigned region, producing high-impact white papers and briefs that inform the product roadmap and drive solutions aligned to customer mission needs.\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n10+ years of experience in technical sales, capture, engineering, or program management within defense or aerospace industries.\nDemonstrated familiarity with US Department of War procurement processes and military force structures.\nPrior experience at a major defense prime (US OEM or equivalent) supporting tactical aircraft, CCA/ACA, or Group 4/5 UAS programs. \nExperience interfacing with government or military acquisition stakeholders.\nStrong systems-level understanding of aircraft design tradeoffs, operational CONOPS, and mission-based engineering.\nProven ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders.\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or related technical discipline. \nExceptional written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment. \n"},{"text":"","content":"\nExperience supporting defense sales or industrial partnerships.\nBackground in maintenance / sustainment on combat aircraft and/or in mission systems integration.\nExperience contributing to early-phase design or conceptual aircraft programs.\nPrior military service experience.\nAdvanced degree in engineering, aerospace, systems engineering, or business. \n5+ years of experience in an presales/solutions engineering role.\n3+ years of experience working in a startup environment. \nDemonstrated understanding of specific DoW operational scenarios and systems. \n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":210000,"max":310000},"text":"Senior Staff Field Solutions Engineer (R5321)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer based in Frisco to support technical capture and pre-sales engagement for the X-BAT aircraft platform in the US. This role will serve as the technical lead for Business Development, bridging US operational requirements with Shield AI’s product roadmap. The ideal candidate has prior experience at a major defense prime (US OEM) in roles spanning engineering, technical sales, program management, or advanced capture, with exposure to tactical jet aircraft, CCA/ACA concepts, or Group 4/5 UAS programs. This individual will focus on shaping opportunities within the US market, supporting Go To Market of tactical aircraft, crafting proposal documentation, and providing technical expertise. This individual will also cross-train in Shield AI’s other products to support integrated solution discussions.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784070145746,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Lab Manager to lead the design, development, operation, and long-term strategy of our engineering laboratories. This is a highly technical leadership role responsible for creating world-class lab environments that enable hardware and software engineering teams to rapidly develop, integrate, test, and validate complex systems.
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The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong operational leadership, driving lab architecture, infrastructure modernization, asset management, and engineering support while leading a team of engineers and technicians.
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Own the overall vision, architecture, and roadmap for engineering laboratory infrastructure.\n
Design, build, and commission new laboratory spaces to support evolving engineering programs.\n
Define standards for laboratory layout, power distribution, networking, cooling, safety, security, and scalability.\n
Develop long-term modernization plans to ensure laboratory capabilities remain aligned with engineering needs.\n
Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and automation to improve laboratory efficiency and reliability.\n\n
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Own day-to-day laboratory operations across multiple engineering disciplines.\n
Develop scheduling processes that maximize lab utilization while minimizing conflicts and downtime.\n
Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, and equipment lifecycle management.\n
Manage laboratory uptime, availability, and operational readiness.\n
Establish operational metrics, KPIs, and reporting for lab performance.\n\n
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Support complex hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), integration, and validation environments.\n
Develop laboratory standards for networking, compute infrastructure, storage, instrumentation, and data acquisition.\n
Partner with engineering teams to architect robust development and test environments.\n
Ensure laboratories support rapid system integration and reproducible testing.\n\n
Leadership
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Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of lab engineers, infrastructure engineers, and technicians.\n
Recruit, mentor, and grow high-performing technical staff.\n
Prioritize work across multiple concurrent engineering programs.\n
Establish standard operating procedures, documentation, and best practices.\n
Foster a culture of safety, ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.\n\n
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Work closely with Hardware, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Systems, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering organizations.\n
Partner with IT, Facilities, Security, and EH&S teams to deliver reliable and secure laboratory environments.\n
Manage vendor relationships for laboratory equipment, infrastructure, and service providers.\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.\n
10+ years of experience supporting complex engineering laboratories or technical infrastructure.\n
5+ years of technical leadership or people management experience.\n
Demonstrated experience designing and building engineering labs from concept through deployment.\n
Strong understanding of laboratory infrastructure, including:\n\n- Power distribution
\n- Network architecture
\n- Server and storage systems
\n- Instrumentation
\n- Environmental controls
\n- Safety systems
\n\n\n- Experience managing equipment lifecycle, maintenance, calibration, upgrades, and modernization.
\n- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
\n- Laboratory infrastructure design and architecture
\n- System-level engineering and integration
\n- Networking (Ethernet, VLANs, managed switches, routing)
\n- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-loop (SIL) systems
\n- Asset management and inventory systems
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Experience supporting robotics, aerospace, defense, automotive, or autonomous systems development.\n
Experience with secure laboratory environments and classified or regulated development environments.\n
Knowledge of systems engineering processes and system architecture.\n
Experience implementing laboratory automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.\n
Familiarity with cloud-connected engineering workflows and hybrid infrastructure.\n
Programming and scripting experience: \n\n- Python, MATLAB, C/C++, etc.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Lab Manager to lead the design, development, operation, and long-term strategy of our engineering laboratories. This is a highly technical leadership role responsible for creating world-class lab environments that enable hardware and software engineering teams to rapidly develop, integrate, test, and validate complex systems.
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The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong operational leadership, driving lab architecture, infrastructure modernization, asset management, and engineering support while leading a team of engineers and technicians.
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#LI-AA1
\n#LE
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Position Overview:
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures. This role requires deep expertise across network engineering, cybersecurity protocols, base media development and server room / hardware infrastructure, with a strong ability to architect scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
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The ideal candidate will operate at a strategic level while remaining hands-on, serving as a technical expert and key decision-maker across network, base media and infrastructure domains.
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Design and optimize secure network topologies, including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust models.
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Design & oversee server room infrastructure, including rack design, cabling, power, cooling, and hardware layout for high availability.
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Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of enterprise-grade network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments).
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Position Overview:
\n\n
\n
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex network infrastructures. This role requires deep expertise across network engineering, cybersecurity protocols, base media development and server room / hardware infrastructure, with a strong ability to architect scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
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The ideal candidate will operate at a strategic level while remaining hands-on, serving as a technical expert and key decision-maker across network, base media and infrastructure domains.
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#LI-JM2
\n#LE
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Propulsion Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for the Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system on X-BAT. This role demands full lifecycle ownership of the TVC system, from concept and architecture through design, integration, test, flight, and operational support.
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\nYou will serve as the focal point for all technical matters related to thrust vectoring, ensuring the system enables precise flight control authority, integrates cleanly with the engine and airframe, and performs reliably across the full range of operational conditions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional, requiring collaboration with controls, airframe, flight test, and mission teams.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Propulsion Engineer to serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for the Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system on X-BAT. This role demands full lifecycle ownership of the TVC system, from concept and architecture through design, integration, test, flight, and operational support.
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\nYou will serve as the focal point for all technical matters related to thrust vectoring, ensuring the system enables precise flight control authority, integrates cleanly with the engine and airframe, and performs reliably across the full range of operational conditions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional, requiring collaboration with controls, airframe, flight test, and mission teams.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","San Diego, California","Boston, MA","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784664212918,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. \nIn this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, fleet operations, and operational deployment. You'll own some of the team's most challenging technical problems while driving technical direction across multiple subsystems and collaborating closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer partners. You'll combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking to deliver scalable autonomy solutions for fleet-scale operations. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts—often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or mission—with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK—selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply—to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll define the technical direction for Emerging Domains, guiding autonomy strategy across multiple new platforms and mission areas while helping transform early-stage R&D efforts into scalable, long-term programs. You'll solve the organization's most complex technical challenges, influence engineering strategy across organizations, and partner with engineering leadership, platform teams, and customer stakeholders to shape the future of Shield AI's next generation of autonomy portfolios.
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Stand Up New Programs – Define the technical strategy for establishing autonomy on entirely new platforms and mission areas, determining what should be built, reused, or extended from existing Shield AI capabilities.
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Navigate Ambiguity & Shifting Priorities – Lead engineering through evolving customer needs, changing priorities, and uncertain technical landscapes while maintaining execution and long-term technical vision.
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Technical Strategy & Portfolio Leadership – Define long-term technical direction across Emerging Domains, establishing architecture, integration strategies, and engineering patterns that enable successful transition from R&D to operational programs.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Guide development and deployment of autonomy capabilities across space, maritime, contested logistics, and future emerging platforms while ensuring successful operational delivery.
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Platform Team Partnerships – Build deep technical partnerships with platform organizations and influence interface evolution, integration strategy, and long-term platform architecture.
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Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Influence architecture across Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, platform teams, engineering leadership, customer organizations, and external partners.
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Design & Documentation – Lead architecture reviews, engineering standards, ICDs, and technical best practices across multiple organizations.
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Pre-deployment Preparation – Guide release strategy, mission validation, and operational readiness across multiple emerging programs.
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On-site Test & Mission Support – Provide senior technical leadership during critical demonstrations, operational exercises, and customer events where deep systems expertise is required.
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Hardware/Software Debugging – Lead resolution of the organization's most challenging autonomy integration problems spanning software, hardware, embedded systems, and platform interfaces.
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Mission Data & Debrief Support – Drive organizational learning from operational testing and shape future technical investments based on mission outcomes.
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Continuous Improvement – Drive long-term improvements to engineering processes, developer experience, testing infrastructure, and integration workflows across the Emerging Domains portfolio.
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C2 Interoperability & Standards – Define technical strategy for command-and-control interoperability and guide adoption of platform-appropriate open-systems standards across emerging programs.
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Grow R&D into Programs – Partner with engineering leadership and customers to evolve successful R&D efforts into scalable, long-term programs while helping shape technical strategy for future portfolios.
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Hiring & Developing Technical Talent – Help define the technical hiring bar for senior engineering roles, mentor future technical leaders, and partner with managers to grow organizational capability.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts—often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or mission—with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK—selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply—to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll define the technical direction for Emerging Domains, guiding autonomy strategy across multiple new platforms and mission areas while helping transform early-stage R&D efforts into scalable, long-term programs. You'll solve the organization's most complex technical challenges, influence engineering strategy across organizations, and partner with engineering leadership, platform teams, and customer stakeholders to shape the future of Shield AI's next generation of autonomy portfolios.
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#LI-ED1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","San Diego, California","Boston, MA","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784663647546,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. \nIn this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, fleet operations, and operational deployment. You'll own some of the team's most challenging technical problems while driving technical direction across multiple subsystems and collaborating closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer partners. You'll combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking to deliver scalable autonomy solutions for fleet-scale operations. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll define the technical direction for the Launched Effects portfolio, driving the evolution of autonomy architecture across multiple programs while ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions for fleet-scale operations. You'll solve the organization's most complex integration challenges, influence long-term technical strategy, and partner with engineering leadership, the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer stakeholders to deliver autonomy capabilities that perform reliably in operational environments.
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Technical Strategy & Portfolio Leadership – Define the long-term technical direction for the Launched Effects portfolio; drive common integration patterns, architecture, and engineering strategy that enable scalable fleet operations across current and future programs.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Guide the development and integration of mission autonomy, platform interfaces, executive autonomy, multi-agent coordination, and fleet-scale deployment capabilities while ensuring successful operational delivery across launched effects programs.
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Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Build strong technical partnerships across the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception team, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, customer organizations, and engineering leadership; influence architecture and technical direction beyond the portfolio.
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Design & Documentation – Lead cross-functional architecture reviews, interface standards, ICDs, and post-mortems while raising engineering rigor and technical consistency across multiple organizations.
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Mentorship & Organizational Growth – Mentor Staff and Senior engineers, develop future technical leaders, contribute to engineering standards and leveling, and partner with managers on senior hiring.
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Pre-deployment Preparation – Guide Capability Release planning, fleet-scale deployment strategies, mission validation, and operational readiness across multiple programs.
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On-site Test & Mission Support – Provide senior technical leadership during critical flight tests, customer demonstrations, and operational exercises where deep systems integration expertise is required.
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Hardware/Software Debugging – Lead resolution of the organization's most complex autonomy integration challenges spanning software, embedded systems, networking, platform interfaces, and operational environments.
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Mission Data & Debrief Support – Drive post-mission analysis, identify systemic improvements, and influence long-term technical investments based on operational learnings.
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Continuous Improvement – Drive organization-wide improvements to engineering processes, testing infrastructure, integration workflows, developer experience, and mission reliability.
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C2 Interoperability & Standards – Define technical strategy for command-and-control interoperability; shape interface evolution with internal and external stakeholders while driving adoption of common message and open-systems standards (e.g., UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT).
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Hiring & Developing Technical Talent – Define the technical hiring bar for senior engineering roles, partner with engineering managers on long-term staffing strategy, and help grow the organization's technical capabilities.
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Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10–20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll define the technical direction for the Launched Effects portfolio, driving the evolution of autonomy architecture across multiple programs while ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions for fleet-scale operations. You'll solve the organization's most complex integration challenges, influence long-term technical strategy, and partner with engineering leadership, the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer stakeholders to deliver autonomy capabilities that perform reliably in operational environments.
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#LI-ED1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers.
In this role, you'll own the technical direction for the Expeditionary portfolio, driving the evolution of autonomy architecture across V-BAT and X-BAT while ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that support current operators and future platforms. You'll define long-term technical strategy, solve the organization's most complex integration challenges, and influence the direction of autonomy software spanning mission behaviors, platform interfaces, payload integration, executive autonomy, and multi-agent operations.
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You'll partner closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), engineering leadership, customer/program offices, and operational users to ensure Expeditionary autonomy continues to evolve while remaining reliable in operational environments.
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Technical Strategy & Portfolio Leadership – Define and drive the long-term technical direction for Expeditionary autonomy across V-BAT, X-BAT, and future platforms.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Guide development of mission autonomy, payload integration, flight-autonomy interfaces, executive autonomy, and multi-agent capabilities while ensuring successful operational deployment.
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Aircraft Team Partnership – Establish long-term technical strategy with the Aircraft team for platform integration, interface evolution, and mission readiness.
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Cross-Engineering Leadership – Influence architecture across the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), Aircraft, and customer organizations.
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Subject Matter Expertise – Serve as the organization's technical expert for complex autonomy integration challenges spanning software, hardware, and operations.
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Design & Engineering Excellence – Lead architecture reviews, engineering standards, interface definitions, and organization-wide technical improvements.
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Mentorship & Organizational Growth – Mentor senior engineers, develop technical leaders, contribute to leveling frameworks, and partner on senior hiring.
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Mission Readiness & Operational Excellence – Guide customer releases, deployment strategy, and mission validation while supporting critical operational events.
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Continuous Improvement – Drive long-term improvements to engineering processes, integration workflows, testing infrastructure, and developer experience.
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C2 Interoperability & Open Systems – Define technical strategy for command-and-control interoperability and adoption of open-systems standards.
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Hiring & Developing Technical Talent – Define the technical hiring bar for senior engineering roles, partner with engineering managers on long-term staffing strategy, and help grow the organization's technical capabilities.
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Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10–20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers.
In this role, you'll own the technical direction for the Expeditionary portfolio, driving the evolution of autonomy architecture across V-BAT and X-BAT while ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that support current operators and future platforms. You'll define long-term technical strategy, solve the organization's most complex integration challenges, and influence the direction of autonomy software spanning mission behaviors, platform interfaces, payload integration, executive autonomy, and multi-agent operations.
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You'll partner closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), engineering leadership, customer/program offices, and operational users to ensure Expeditionary autonomy continues to evolve while remaining reliable in operational environments.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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YouTube.
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At this level, you'll own the technical direction across multiple programs — driving the autonomy reference implementation and common patterns that portfolios adopt, anticipating where the autonomy stack needs to evolve, adapting as programs and priorities shift, and aligning with engineering leadership early. You'll serve as the subject-matter expert other teams seek out on hard, ambiguous problems in unknown solution spaces; mentor senior engineers and other team leads; drive cross-team improvements in rigor and process; and represent the team to engineering leadership, customer/program offices, and standards bodies.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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\n- Develop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto unmanned platforms (air, maritime, space, or effects/expendables), including payload computer bring-up, container-based deployment (e.g., k3s/k3d), and configuration across onboard compute, sensors, and command-and-control interfaces — and own the technical direction across a set of related programs, driving the autonomy reference implementation and common patterns that keep delivery coherent across portfolios.
\n\n\n- Technical Strategy & Leadership — Set the technical direction across multiple programs; drive the autonomy reference implementation and common patterns that portfolios adopt; anticipate where the stack needs to go and adapt as priorities shift; align with engineering leadership early and maintain outward status; serve as the subject-matter expert that the broader org reaches for when hard, ambiguous problems in unknown solution spaces land on the team.
\n- Collaboration & Cross-Engineering Influence — Build effective working relationships across engineering; represent the team to engineering leadership, customer/program offices, standards bodies, and external partners (platform integrators, vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers); shape architecture decisions beyond the team.
\n- Mentorship & Growth — Mentor senior engineers and other team leads; provide cross-functional mentorship to engineers in adjacent departments; help shape the leveling and career bar for the team and the broader engineering organization.
\n- Design & Documentation — Drive cross-functional design reviews, architecture documents, and post-mortems across many teams; publish content that informs decisions beyond the team; set the rigor and process bar for the broader engineering org.
\n- Pre-deployment Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for mission-ready systems; coordinate hardware/software compatibility, mission readiness, and release cadence with capability and feature teams.
\n- On-site Test & Mission Support — Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints.
\n- Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy stacks, payload computers, and embedded systems in lab and field environments — including memory, CPU, and timing profiling under operationally-representative loads.
\n- Mission Data & Debrief Support — Capture mission and test data, reproduce issues in simulation, and partner with autonomy capability owners to drive fixes back into the next build.
\n- Continuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, test/mission reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles.
\n- C2 Interoperability & Standards — Set the strategy for C2 interoperability across our portfolio; shape interface evolution with internal and external stakeholders; own implementation and compliance against command-and-control standards (e.g., A-GRA, UCI, OMS).
\n- Hiring — Define the skills bar and hiring strategy for senior roles in your area; partner with managers on long-term staffing plans; assess candidates accurately and onboard new senior engineers.
\n- Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10-20% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, and integration/test events).
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\n- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
\n- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
\n- Proficiency in C++, with experience developing or integrating real-time or latency-sensitive systems.
\n- Proficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics.
\n- Familiarity with middleware, pub-sub, or IPC frameworks used in autonomy or robotics systems (e.g., DDS, message buses).
\n- Hands-on experience supporting demos, exercises, or field/mission tests for unmanned or autonomous systems.
\n- Experience with autonomy simulation environments for testing and validation.
\n- Demonstrated experience leading multiple teams or driving cross-program technical initiatives from concept through fielded delivery.
\n- Track record as the subject-matter expert sought across engineering on hard, ambiguous problems in unknown solution spaces in your discipline.
\n- Track record of setting forward-looking technical strategy and adjusting course as programs and priorities evolve.
\n- Track record of mentoring senior engineers and team leads, and shaping the career bar for the discipline.
\n- Experience shaping architecture decisions, interface contracts, and standards across multiple teams.
\n- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance across the full stack.
\n- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
\n- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
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\n- Direct experience supporting unmanned systems (air, maritime, space, ground, or effects/expendables) or similar field test campaigns.
\n- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and analysis.
\n- Experience leading multiple programs or driving cross-program technical initiatives in an unmanned systems context.
\n- Experience interfacing with customers and external stakeholders, representing the company in technical engagements, briefing senior leadership, and presenting to non-technical audiences.
\n- Track record of improvements that span the broader engineering organization (process, architecture, technical bar, or platform-wide tooling).
\n- Familiarity with autonomy stacks, motion planning, or vehicle-control integration.
\n- Competence in vehicle electronics bring-up (avionics, spacecraft buses, or vessel control), payload computer integration, or hardware-in-the-loop debugging.
\n- Experience with container orchestration (e.g., k3s, k3d, Docker) on embedded or payload compute.
\n- Familiarity with platform control / autopilot stacks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, spacecraft flight software, vessel autopilots).
\n- Proficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing.
\n- Build-system experience (e.g., Conan, CMake) and CI/CD pipeline familiarity.
\n- Comfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews.
\n- Experience with C2 standards such as A-GRA, UCI, or OMS.
\n- Familiarity with government-furnished simulation environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) is a plus.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
The Autonomous Pilot Integration team builds autonomy solutions for a wide range of CONOPs and mission sets. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on an unmanned platform — air, maritime, space, or effects/expendables, depending on the program — then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware. In this role, you'll write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. You'll partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, and external platform integrators (vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers). It's a hands-on role for engineers who like seeing their code operate in the real world — whether that's flying, sailing, orbiting, or downrange — and want to be there when it does.
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At this level, you'll own the technical direction across multiple programs — driving the autonomy reference implementation and common patterns that portfolios adopt, anticipating where the autonomy stack needs to evolve, adapting as programs and priorities shift, and aligning with engineering leadership early. You'll serve as the subject-matter expert other teams seek out on hard, ambiguous problems in unknown solution spaces; mentor senior engineers and other team leads; drive cross-team improvements in rigor and process; and represent the team to engineering leadership, customer/program offices, and standards bodies.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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YouTube.
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YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer based in New Delhi to support technical capture and pre-sales engagement for the X-BAT and V-BAT aircraft platforms in India. This role will serve as the in-country technical lead for Business Development, bridging Indian MoD operational requirements with Shield AI’s product roadmap. The ideal candidate has prior experience at a major defense prime (US OEM) in roles spanning engineering, technical sales, program management, or advanced capture, with exposure to tactical jet aircraft, CCA/ACA concepts, or Group 3/4/5 UAS programs. This individual will focus on shaping opportunities within the Indian market, supporting Go To Market of tactical aircraft, crafting proposal documentation, and providing technical expertise. This individual will also cross-train in Shield AI’s other products to support integrated solution discussions.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test","allLocations":["San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1760046385974,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Senior Staff Systems Engineer on Shield AI’s next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will lead the technical execution of system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensor payloads, and mission-critical systems.\n \nThis position requires a deep understanding of aerospace systems engineering, autonomy, and complex system integration. You will work cross-functionally with teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform capable of operating in contested environments.\n \nYour expertise will be critical in defining system requirements and architectures through model-based systems engineering, conducting trade studies, ensuring compliance with military and aviation standards, and supporting the aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nAs a Senior Staff Systems Engineer on Shield AI’s next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will lead the technical execution of system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensor payloads, and mission-critical systems.
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\nThis position requires a deep understanding of aerospace systems engineering, autonomy, and complex system integration. You will work cross-functionally with teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform capable of operating in contested environments.
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\nYour expertise will be critical in defining system requirements and architectures through model-based systems engineering, conducting trade studies, ensuring compliance with military and aviation standards, and supporting the aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Senior Staff Systems Engineer on Shield AI’s next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will lead the technical execution of system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensor payloads, and mission-critical systems.
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\nThis position requires a deep understanding of aerospace systems engineering, autonomy, and complex system integration. You will work cross-functionally with teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform capable of operating in contested environments.
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\nYour expertise will be critical in defining system requirements and architectures through model-based systems engineering, conducting trade studies, ensuring compliance with military and aviation standards, and supporting the aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Technical Program Management","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1781307046791,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations.
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B.S. in Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of work experience in Program Management, Engineering Management or Software Test Engineering; alternative degrees are acceptable if professional experience is focused in testing Enterprise Software, Artificial Intelligence, or Robotics\nExperience driving testing of complex software and integrated HW/SW systems.\nExperience driving release management and software test operations\nYou have a track record of driving results, not just providing status\nYou have solid technical foundations in test engineering and software development, with deep knowledge of how to optimize the software development lifecycle\nYou have the ability to recognize efficiency and inefficiency in projects and prioritize remedies based on accurate cost-benefit analysis\nYou are an exceptional, fundamentals-driven problem solver and communicator\nYou have a demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals in dynamic environments, working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others\nExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills\nPower user of Jira or work management tools\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Advanced degree in Computer Science or MBA\nPrevious experience as a software developer or a test engineer\nPrevious experience driving software releases or test operations for enterprise software used by software engineers\nPassionate about software documentation\nAutonomy, AI, ML expertise\nPMP, Scrum Master, or similar qualifications\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":170000,"max":260000},"text":"Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5215)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver transformative capabilities for the U.S. and its allies. You will work with sponsors, product managers, designers and a talented cross-functional engineering team to lead on-time, on-quality software releases. This Technical Program Manager role requires a versatile individual who can plan and manage complex software test automation projects and flight test operations.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Customer Engagement","allLocations":["Washington, DC","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1782288340029,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nHivemind Catalyst: A Faster Path to First Flight \nShield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Hivemind powers intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems that operate autonomously in the most demanding environments. Hivemind Catalyst accelerates the adoption of autonomy by enabling customers to rapidly develop, integrate, test, and deploy sovereign autonomous capabilities on their own platforms. \nAs a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for Hivemind Catalyst, you will operate at the intersection of technology, strategy, business development, and execution. You will help customers define their autonomy roadmaps, shape technical solutions, drive software alignment across internal teams, and ensure successful execution of customer programs from initial engagement through delivery. \nThis role requires exceptional technical judgment, executive communication skills, and the ability to create structure and clarity in highly ambiguous environments. You will work directly with senior engineering leaders, business leaders, international partners, and customers to accelerate the adoption of autonomy at scale. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nHivemind Catalyst: A Faster Path to First Flight
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Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Hivemind powers intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems that operate autonomously in the most demanding environments. Hivemind Catalyst accelerates the adoption of autonomy by enabling customers to rapidly develop, integrate, test, and deploy sovereign autonomous capabilities on their own platforms.
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As a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for Hivemind Catalyst, you will operate at the intersection of technology, strategy, business development, and execution. You will help customers define their autonomy roadmaps, shape technical solutions, drive software alignment across internal teams, and ensure successful execution of customer programs from initial engagement through delivery.
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This role requires exceptional technical judgment, executive communication skills, and the ability to create structure and clarity in highly ambiguous environments. You will work directly with senior engineering leaders, business leaders, international partners, and customers to accelerate the adoption of autonomy at scale.
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Program Leadership and Execution
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Lead technical program management activities for Hivemind customer programs.\nDevelop technical execution plans that drive technology maturation and successful customer outcomes.\nEstablish clear milestones, entry criteria, exit criteria, and measurable success metrics across programs.\nManage program cost, schedule, scope, risk, dependencies, and resource allocation.\nTrack customer spending against contractual budgets and program commitments.\nIdentify risks early and drive mitigation strategies that reduce technical, schedule, and business uncertainty.\nHold internal and external stakeholders accountable to commitments while maintaining strong customer relationships. \n\n\n
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Software and Roadmap Alignment
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Embed closely within Hivemind Enterprise teams to ensure customer needs are accurately represented in product and engineering priorities.\nDrive closed-loop communication between customers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.\nSupport software release planning, roadmap development, prioritization, and resource allocation decisions.\nEnsure technical investments align with strategic priorities, revenue opportunities, and customer outcomes.\nAdvocate for the capabilities that create the greatest impact for customers and the business. \n\n\n
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Review and assess Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Statements of Work (SOWs), proposals, bids, and customer engagements across domestic and international markets.\nDevelop pricing recommendations, high-level technical decompositions, project plans, and execution strategies.\nPartner with customers to define technical roadmaps that accelerate the development, deployment, and operationalization of sovereign autonomy capabilities.\nHelp customers establish practical paths from prototype to production and mission-ready deployment.\nSupport business development, capture, and growth initiatives through technical planning, proposal development, and customer engagement. \n\n\n
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Own and maintain technical execution roadmaps across internal Catalyst priorities.\nCreate structure, prioritization frameworks, and execution plans for internal research and development efforts.\nDrive alignment across multiple technical roadmaps and identify interdependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints.\nMonitor program health, track progress against objectives, and facilitate data-driven decision making.\nSupport organizational OKRs and key performance metrics through disciplined execution and reporting. \n\n\n
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Develop executive-level communications, briefings, summaries, and decision materials for internal and external stakeholders.\nSupport Monthly Portfolio Reviews, Executive Steering Committees, Quarterly Business Reviews, Board Reviews, and other strategic forums.\nCommunicate effectively with senior engineering, business, government, and international stakeholders.\nDrive alignment across technical, operational, financial, and strategic priorities. \n\n\n
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Lead and support high-impact strategic initiatives that enable company growth and global expansion.\nPartner across engineering, legal, compliance, finance, facilities, business development, and operations teams to solve complex cross-functional challenges.\nContribute to international expansion efforts, including establishment of new offices, partnerships, and operating models. \n\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline. \n5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management within a fast-paced technology organization. \nProven experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs involving software, systems, and external stakeholders. \nExperience developing project plans, execution roadmaps, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies. \nStrong understanding of software development lifecycles, release planning, and technical product roadmaps. \nExperience supporting customer-facing programs, proposals, SOW development, or technical business development activities. \nDemonstrated ability to drive clarity, alignment, and execution in ambiguous environments. \nExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communications. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions using incomplete information. \nAbility to work effectively across engineering, product, business development, finance, and operations organizations. \nWillingness to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international travel. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in autonomy, robotics, aerospace, defense technology, aviation, or complex software platforms. \nExperience supporting international customers, partners, or technology programs. \nExperience developing technical proposals, ROMs, pricing strategies, or capture plans. \nFamiliarity with government, defense, or national security acquisition environments. \nExperience managing programs involving multiple stakeholders across technical and business domains. \nMBA, Master's degree, or advanced technical degree. \n\n"},{"text":"Why Shield AI:","content":"\n
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At Shield AI, you will help define the future of autonomy. You will work alongside world-class engineers, operators, and business leaders to deliver transformational technology that enables customers to build and deploy sovereign autonomous capabilities faster than ever before.
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If you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy solving complex technical and business problems, and want to play a central role in shaping the future of autonomous systems, we'd love to hear from you.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nHivemind Catalyst: A Faster Path to First Flight
\n\n
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Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Hivemind powers intelligent aircraft, drones, and robotic systems that operate autonomously in the most demanding environments. Hivemind Catalyst accelerates the adoption of autonomy by enabling customers to rapidly develop, integrate, test, and deploy sovereign autonomous capabilities on their own platforms.
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As a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for Hivemind Catalyst, you will operate at the intersection of technology, strategy, business development, and execution. You will help customers define their autonomy roadmaps, shape technical solutions, drive software alignment across internal teams, and ensure successful execution of customer programs from initial engagement through delivery.
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This role requires exceptional technical judgment, executive communication skills, and the ability to create structure and clarity in highly ambiguous environments. You will work directly with senior engineering leaders, business leaders, international partners, and customers to accelerate the adoption of autonomy at scale.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"People Experience Division","location":"United States","team":"People Experience","allLocations":["United States"]},"createdAt":1761584825454,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nWe’re looking for a Senior Staff Technical Sourcer who lives and breathes talent discovery - someone who can take a complex, highly specialized engineering need and translate it into a precision sourcing strategy. You’ll be the go-to expert for talent intelligence, market mapping, proactive candidate generation, and pipeline cultivation across our aerospace, autonomy, AI, and advanced hardware organizations.\nThis isn’t just a \"find resumes\" role - it’s about building intelligence, relationships, and repeatable systems that fuel our engineering hiring engine. As a Senior Staff Technical Sourcer, you'll serve as a strategic partner to recruiters and hiring leaders while leveraging modern AI tools, market intelligence, and scalable sourcing practices to help us identify and hire world-class engineering talent.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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X,
Instagram, and
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We’re looking for a Senior Staff Technical Sourcer who lives and breathes talent discovery - someone who can take a complex, highly specialized engineering need and translate it into a precision sourcing strategy. You’ll be the go-to expert for talent intelligence, market mapping, proactive candidate generation, and pipeline cultivation across our aerospace, autonomy, AI, and advanced hardware organizations.
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This isn’t just a \"find resumes\" role - it’s about building intelligence, relationships, and repeatable systems that fuel our engineering hiring engine. As a Senior Staff Technical Sourcer, you'll serve as a strategic partner to recruiters and hiring leaders while leveraging modern AI tools, market intelligence, and scalable sourcing practices to help us identify and hire world-class engineering talent.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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We’re looking for a Senior Staff Technical Sourcer who lives and breathes talent discovery - someone who can take a complex, highly specialized engineering need and translate it into a precision sourcing strategy. You’ll be the go-to expert for talent intelligence, market mapping, proactive candidate generation, and pipeline cultivation across our aerospace, autonomy, AI, and advanced hardware organizations.
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This isn’t just a \"find resumes\" role - it’s about building intelligence, relationships, and repeatable systems that fuel our engineering hiring engine. As a Senior Staff Technical Sourcer, you'll serve as a strategic partner to recruiters and hiring leaders while leveraging modern AI tools, market intelligence, and scalable sourcing practices to help us identify and hire world-class engineering talent.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1772571349141,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nAs a Software Systems Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving integration testing of our full aircraft software system, integrating our autonomy, flight controller, and GCS software to qualify an intelligent, robust aircraft system. This role demands an engineer capable of overseeing system-level verification and validation, designing complex test scenarios, and ensuring that subsystem testing meets rigorous standards before proceeding to full system integration. You will marshal our aircraft software through full system verification & validation. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of our aircraft, preparing them for operational excellence in the field. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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As a Software Systems Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving integration testing of our full aircraft software system, integrating our autonomy, flight controller, and GCS software to qualify an intelligent, robust aircraft system. This role demands an engineer capable of overseeing system-level verification and validation, designing complex test scenarios, and ensuring that subsystem testing meets rigorous standards before proceeding to full system integration. You will marshal our aircraft software through full system verification & validation. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of our aircraft, preparing them for operational excellence in the field.
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"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications:","content":"\nExperience with autonomous or robotic systems\nExperience with simulation software and hardware emulation\nBackground in a fast-paced, R&D or startup environment\nProficiency in build test automation\nProficiency in Python or C++\n"}],"salaryRange":{"max":240000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":170000},"text":"Senior Staff Verification and Validation Engineer (R4835)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
As a Software Systems Test Engineer, you will be pivotal in driving integration testing of our full aircraft software system, integrating our autonomy, flight controller, and GCS software to qualify an intelligent, robust aircraft system. This role demands an engineer capable of overseeing system-level verification and validation, designing complex test scenarios, and ensuring that subsystem testing meets rigorous standards before proceeding to full system integration. You will marshal our aircraft software through full system verification & validation. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of our aircraft, preparing them for operational excellence in the field.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Electrical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783577122544,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support the development, integration, test, production, and field support of flight-critical aircraft systems. Our team is responsible for avionics hardware and electrical systems that support communications, compute, autonomy, power, telemetry, sensors, and other mission-critical aircraft functions.\nYou will directly supervise a team of professional and skilled engineering technicians supporting integration, testing, debugging. This role is both a hands-on technical leadership position and a people leadership position. You will execute assignments based on defined objectives and established processes while providing guidance, mentorship, and daily direction to the technician team.\nYou will work closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, production, quality, supply chain, maintenance technicians, flight support team members, subordinate supervisors, and cross-functional peers to ensure avionics hardware is built, tested, debugged, documented, and supported safely and effectively. This role requires the ability to read and interpret harness schematics, PCBA schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, test procedures, and work instructions.\nThe ideal candidate is a technically credible leader who can guide a team through complex, high-consequence avionics work; embed training into daily execution; analyze data and relevant factors; exercise sound judgment; interpret policies and procedures.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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We are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support the development, integration, test, production, and field support of flight-critical aircraft systems. Our team is responsible for avionics hardware and electrical systems that support communications, compute, autonomy, power, telemetry, sensors, and other mission-critical aircraft functions.
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You will directly supervise a team of professional and skilled engineering technicians supporting integration, testing, debugging. This role is both a hands-on technical leadership position and a people leadership position. You will execute assignments based on defined objectives and established processes while providing guidance, mentorship, and daily direction to the technician team.
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You will work closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, production, quality, supply chain, maintenance technicians, flight support team members, subordinate supervisors, and cross-functional peers to ensure avionics hardware is built, tested, debugged, documented, and supported safely and effectively. This role requires the ability to read and interpret harness schematics, PCBA schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, test procedures, and work instructions.
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The ideal candidate is a technically credible leader who can guide a team through complex, high-consequence avionics work; embed training into daily execution; analyze data and relevant factors; exercise sound judgment; interpret policies and procedures.
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Directly supervise professional and skilled engineering technicians supporting avionics system testing, integration, debugging, production support, maintenance support, and flight support activities.\nExecute team assignments based on defined objectives, approved processes, engineering direction, production priorities, and program schedules.\nRead, interpret, and apply harness schematics, PCBA schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, engineering drawings, test procedures, work instructions, and production documentation.\nSupport avionics integration and test activities from bench-level checkout through subsystem, aircraft, production, maintenance, and flight-support environments.\nWork closely with engineers to support hardware bring-up, design verification, test execution, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and design or process improvements.\nPartner with production teams to resolve build issues, installation problems, test failures, rework needs, hardware readiness concerns, and schedule constraints.\nCollaborate with quality teams to ensure work complies with inspection requirements, workmanship standards, configuration control expectations, nonconformance processes, and approved procedures.\nCoordinate with supply chain teams to communicate material shortages, suspect hardware, part replacement needs, supplier issues, and impacts to build, test, or flight-readiness schedules.\nSupport maintenance technicians and flight support team members during aircraft checkout, avionics troubleshooting, system modification, ground test, and flight readiness activities.\nAdminister company policies and procedures directly affecting employees, including expectations related to safety, quality, attendance, work assignments, training, performance, compliance, and conduct.\nInterpret policies, procedures, and work instructions to determine appropriate action when resolving routine employee, operational, quality, or technical execution issues.\nAnalyze data and relevant factors, including test results, failure trends, technician workload, schedule performance, hardware status, quality findings, material availability, and operational risks.\nDevelop, manage, and adjust routine operational plans to support daily priorities, weekly execution, production needs, integration milestones, maintenance activities, flight support, and monthly targets.\nUse and oversee use of electrical and avionics test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, breakout boxes, bus analyzers, automated test equipment, and related lab or production tools.\nDrive continuous improvement in technician training, troubleshooting methods, test procedures, documentation quality, tooling, workflow, and operational execution.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
6+ years of hands-on experience with avionics systems, aircraft electrical systems, electronics, harnesses, PCBAs, integrated test environments, or complex hardware systems.\n2+ years of experience directly supervising, leading, training, or coordinating skilled technicians in an engineering, production, test, aerospace, aviation, maintenance, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nAbility to read and interpret harness schematics, PCBA schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, test procedures, and work instructions.\nExperience performing avionics or electrical troubleshooting across wiring, connectors, PCBAs, power systems, sensors, communication interfaces, test equipment, and integrated systems.\nExperience using electrical and avionics test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, analyzers, breakout boxes, and automated test systems.\nDemonstrated ability to provide guidance and training to technicians during hands-on technical work.\nDemonstrated ability to execute assignments based on defined objectives, established processes, schedule priorities, and operational targets.\nExperience administering workplace policies, reinforcing safety and quality standards, and supporting employee performance expectations.\nAbility to analyze technical data, test results, operational constraints, schedule risks, quality findings, and resource availability to determine appropriate next steps.\nSound judgment in prioritizing work, assigning resources, escalating risks, and making decisions within defined objectives and processes.\nAbility to work effectively with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, maintenance technicians, flight support team members, subordinate supervisors, and functional peers.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":110000,"max":170000},"text":"Senior Supervisor, Engineering Technician (R5375)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support the development, integration, test, production, and field support of flight-critical aircraft systems. Our team is responsible for avionics hardware and electrical systems that support communications, compute, autonomy, power, telemetry, sensors, and other mission-critical aircraft functions.
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You will directly supervise a team of professional and skilled engineering technicians supporting integration, testing, debugging. This role is both a hands-on technical leadership position and a people leadership position. You will execute assignments based on defined objectives and established processes while providing guidance, mentorship, and daily direction to the technician team.
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You will work closely with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, production, quality, supply chain, maintenance technicians, flight support team members, subordinate supervisors, and cross-functional peers to ensure avionics hardware is built, tested, debugged, documented, and supported safely and effectively. This role requires the ability to read and interpret harness schematics, PCBA schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, test procedures, and work instructions.
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The ideal candidate is a technically credible leader who can guide a team through complex, high-consequence avionics work; embed training into daily execution; analyze data and relevant factors; exercise sound judgment; interpret policies and procedures.
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#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Enterprise Operations Division","location":"United States","team":"Enterprise Technology Services","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783578358465,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly technical Atlassian Administrator (Cloud) with deep expertise in API integrations and automation to manage and enhance our Atlassian ecosystem. This role focuses on extending Jira and Confluence capabilities through REST APIs, custom automation, marketplace applications, and enterprise system integrations.
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The ideal candidate combines strong platform administration experience with hands-on technical expertise in systems integration and advanced reporting.This position may be based in San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or Washington, D.C.
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Administer and support Atlassian Cloud products (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence).\nDesign, configure, and optimize workflows, schemes, automation rules, and governance controls.\nDevelop and maintain REST API integrations, webhooks, and automation solutions.\nBuild and manage integrations with enterprise systems (e.g., DevOps toolchains, CI/CD platforms, identity providers, and collaboration tools).\nConfigure, manage, and support marketplace applications.\nAdminister Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM provisioning, and security policies).\nDesign advanced dashboards, complex JQL queries, and executive-level reporting solutions.\nImplement and maintain data synchronization strategies between Atlassian and external systems.\nPerform system audits, health checks, and performance monitoring.\nDevelop technical documentation, standards, and integration guidelines.\nSupport cloud migrations and post-migration optimization initiatives.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
3+ years of Atlassian administration experience.\nStrong hands-on experience with Atlassian Cloud environments.\nProven experience with Atlassian REST APIs, webhooks and automation frameworks, ScriptRunner (or similar automation tools), and integration with DevOps toolchains.Advanced knowledge of Jira workflows, schemes, permissions, and configurations.\nExperience administering Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM, and security controls).\nAdvanced JQL expertise and dashboard/report development.\nWorking knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience writing scripts (Python, Groovy, or similar).\nExperience managing enterprise-scale environments (1,000+ users).\nFamiliarity with ITIL, governance, and compliance frameworks.\nExperience with advanced reporting and analytics tools such as:\nPower BI integrations\nTableau integrations\nExperience integrating Atlassian products with Microsoft Azure services (Azure DevOps, Entra ID, and CI/CD pipelines).\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":97000,"max":140000},"text":"Senior SysAdmin (R5378)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly technical Atlassian Administrator (Cloud) with deep expertise in API integrations and automation to manage and enhance our Atlassian ecosystem. This role focuses on extending Jira and Confluence capabilities through REST APIs, custom automation, marketplace applications, and enterprise system integrations.
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The ideal candidate combines strong platform administration experience with hands-on technical expertise in systems integration and advanced reporting.This position may be based in San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or Washington, D.C.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Enterprise Operations Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Service Delivery","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1784853404780,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, support, optimization, and continuous improvement of the enterprise IT infrastructure supporting Shield AI's business operations. This role designs, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots enterprise systems across cloud, endpoint, identity, server, and collaboration platforms while ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable services.
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The Senior Systems Administrator partners with Infrastructure, Networking, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver operational excellence, improve system reliability, automate administrative processes, and support strategic IT initiatives. This position serves as a technical lead for enterprise infrastructure projects and provides advanced troubleshooting for complex operational issues.
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Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise Windows, Linux, and macOS systems supporting corporate business operations.\nDesign, implement, configure, and support enterprise infrastructure including cloud services, identity management, endpoint management, collaboration platforms, and core IT systems.\nAnalyze system performance, availability, and operational metrics to proactively improve reliability, scalability, and security.\nAdminister Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, Group Policy, authentication services, and role-based access controls.\nDeploy, maintain, and support endpoint management platforms including Microsoft Intune, JAMF, and related management technologies.\nPlan and execute infrastructure upgrades, migrations, patch management, and lifecycle replacement initiatives.\nLead technical implementation of enterprise IT projects while coordinating with Infrastructure, Security, Networking, and business stakeholders.\nTroubleshoot complex infrastructure, operating system, cloud, and application issues using root cause analysis methodologies.\nSupport LAN/WAN connectivity, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and network-related troubleshooting in partnership with networking teams.\nDevelop automation using PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual administration.\nMaintain accurate system documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge base articles.\nManage enterprise hardware and software assets throughout their lifecycle including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning.\nParticipate in incident response, change management, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity activities.\nParticipate in an on-call rotation and perform scheduled maintenance outside normal business hours as required.\nMentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance across the Enterprise IT organization.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.\n5+ years of progressively responsible experience administering enterprise IT infrastructure and systems.\nStrong experience supporting Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems within enterprise environments.\nAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD (Entra ID), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and identity management.\nExperience administering Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune.\nExperience managing endpoint platforms such as JAMF, Intune, or Microsoft Endpoint Manager.\nWorking knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, VPN, DNS, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.\nExperience supporting enterprise cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms.\nStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills across operating systems, infrastructure, and enterprise applications.\nExperience implementing system upgrades, migrations, and enterprise infrastructure projects.\nExperience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high operational standards.\nWillingness to participate in an on-call rotation and support planned maintenance activities.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":98000,"max":140000},"text":"Senior Systems Engineer (R5443)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration, support, optimization, and continuous improvement of the enterprise IT infrastructure supporting Shield AI's business operations. This role designs, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots enterprise systems across cloud, endpoint, identity, server, and collaboration platforms while ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable services.
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The Senior Systems Administrator partners with Infrastructure, Networking, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver operational excellence, improve system reliability, automate administrative processes, and support strategic IT initiatives. This position serves as a technical lead for enterprise infrastructure projects and provides advanced troubleshooting for complex operational issues.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
As we scale rapidly across our Aircraft division, we’re looking for a highly driven Senior Technical Sourcer who lives and breathes talent discovery - someone who can take a complex, highly specialized needs and translate it into a precision sourcing strategy. You’ll be the go-to expert for market mapping, proactive candidate generation, and pipeline cultivation across our Aircraft team.
\nThis isn’t just a “find resumes” role - it’s about building intelligence, relationships, and repeatable systems that fuel our engineering hiring engine.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
As we scale rapidly across our Aircraft division, we’re looking for a highly driven Senior Technical Sourcer who lives and breathes talent discovery - someone who can take a complex, highly specialized needs and translate it into a precision sourcing strategy. You’ll be the go-to expert for market mapping, proactive candidate generation, and pipeline cultivation across our Aircraft team.
\nThis isn’t just a “find resumes” role - it’s about building intelligence, relationships, and repeatable systems that fuel our engineering hiring engine.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783568539433,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Production Test Technician 3 performs production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems during the aircraft manufacturing process. This position supports aircraft build, system integration, and verification activities to ensure aircraft are fully functional, compliant with engineering and quality requirements, and ready for ground operations, customer acceptance, and flight. The technician works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining production schedules and safety standards.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Production Test Technician 3 performs production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems during the aircraft manufacturing process. This position supports aircraft build, system integration, and verification activities to ensure aircraft are fully functional, compliant with engineering and quality requirements, and ready for ground operations, customer acceptance, and flight. The technician works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining production schedules and safety standards.
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Perform testing, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of aerospace systems including, but not limited to:\n\nFuel systems\nHydraulic systems\nEnvironmental Control Systems (ECS)\nFlight controls\nPropulsion systems\nLanding gear\nCommunications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) systems\nGround Support Equipment (GSE)\n\n\nOperate ground support equipment and perform vehicle systems checkout.\nPerform pre- and post-use inspections and service fuel, lubrication, cooling, and other required fluids.\nRead and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and written or verbal work instructions.\nFabricate and assemble fixtures and components as required.\nExecute testing in accordance with procedures and direction provided by senior technicians and engineering staff.\nConduct testing using prescribed methods, sequences, setups, and procedures while accurately documenting and reporting test results.\nApply materials, appliqués, coatings, decals, primer, and paint as required.\nAdhere to all safety requirements, PPE standards, and company policies.\nWork effectively in production, maintenance, repair, and flight test environments while supporting schedule and quality objectives.\nPerform work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and physically demanding positions including bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, twisting, and overhead work.\nCommunicate effectively in high-noise environments.\nWork a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel (up to 25%).\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
High School Diploma or GED.\nMinimum 6 years of aerospace, aircraft maintenance, flight test, or other industry-related experience.\nExperience in one or more of the following:\n\nAircraft electrical systems\nAircraft systems\nAircraft structures\nFlight line operations\n\n\nExperience with avionics or electronic systems.\nExperience building and repairing wire harnesses.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to lift up to 30 pounds.\nStrong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively within a team environment.\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and associated program access.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Active Secret Security Clearance.\nAssociate degree, technical certification, or advanced education in avionics, electronics, or a related technical field.\nDevelopmental or operational flight test experience.\nExperience performing systems testing and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. \nExperience with Configuration Management and/or Mission Assurance processes.\nExperience with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) control practices.\nExperience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Communications Security (COMSEC) materials.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":28,"max":42},"text":"Senior Technician, Production Test (R5346)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Production Test Technician 3 performs production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems during the aircraft manufacturing process. This position supports aircraft build, system integration, and verification activities to ensure aircraft are fully functional, compliant with engineering and quality requirements, and ready for ground operations, customer acceptance, and flight. The technician works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to identify and resolve discrepancies while maintaining production schedules and safety standards.
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1772254876821,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Senior Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) – Deployment Operations is responsible for executing and leading V-BAT flight operations in support of DoD and foreign customers in both land-based and maritime OCONUS environments. This is an operationally focused role requiring strong aviation judgment, disciplined execution, and the ability to lead small teams in austere and high-visibility conditions. \n \nThe Senior AVO is responsible for leading mission planning activities, performing comprehensive risk assessments, delivering pre-mission briefings, executing flight operations, and conducting structured post-flight debriefs. This role includes conducting Functional Check Flights (FCFs) and system validation as required, ensuring aircraft configuration control and logbook accuracy, coordinating with maintenance to sustain fleet readiness, and supporting overall operational discipline. The Senior AVO will mentor junior operators, serve as the on-site operational representative to customers, and travel extensively in support of deployments. \n \nThis is not an entry-level flight operations role. The ideal candidate brings strong aviation fundamentals, disciplined cockpit habits, and mature operational decision-making. They must be comfortable leading deployments, briefing customers, managing risk in dynamic environments, and maintaining professionalism in high-visibility settings. The Senior AVO must balance mission execution with customer satisfaction while upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nThe Senior Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) – Deployment Operations is responsible for executing and leading V-BAT flight operations in support of DoD and foreign customers in both land-based and maritime OCONUS environments. This is an operationally focused role requiring strong aviation judgment, disciplined execution, and the ability to lead small teams in austere and high-visibility conditions.
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\nThe Senior AVO is responsible for leading mission planning activities, performing comprehensive risk assessments, delivering pre-mission briefings, executing flight operations, and conducting structured post-flight debriefs. This role includes conducting Functional Check Flights (FCFs) and system validation as required, ensuring aircraft configuration control and logbook accuracy, coordinating with maintenance to sustain fleet readiness, and supporting overall operational discipline. The Senior AVO will mentor junior operators, serve as the on-site operational representative to customers, and travel extensively in support of deployments.
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\nThis is not an entry-level flight operations role. The ideal candidate brings strong aviation fundamentals, disciplined cockpit habits, and mature operational decision-making. They must be comfortable leading deployments, briefing customers, managing risk in dynamic environments, and maintaining professionalism in high-visibility settings. The Senior AVO must balance mission execution with customer satisfaction while upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Senior Air Vehicle Operator (AVO) – Deployment Operations is responsible for executing and leading V-BAT flight operations in support of DoD and foreign customers in both land-based and maritime OCONUS environments. This is an operationally focused role requiring strong aviation judgment, disciplined execution, and the ability to lead small teams in austere and high-visibility conditions.
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\nThe Senior AVO is responsible for leading mission planning activities, performing comprehensive risk assessments, delivering pre-mission briefings, executing flight operations, and conducting structured post-flight debriefs. This role includes conducting Functional Check Flights (FCFs) and system validation as required, ensuring aircraft configuration control and logbook accuracy, coordinating with maintenance to sustain fleet readiness, and supporting overall operational discipline. The Senior AVO will mentor junior operators, serve as the on-site operational representative to customers, and travel extensively in support of deployments.
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\nThis is not an entry-level flight operations role. The ideal candidate brings strong aviation fundamentals, disciplined cockpit habits, and mature operational decision-making. They must be comfortable leading deployments, briefing customers, managing risk in dynamic environments, and maintaining professionalism in high-visibility settings. The Senior AVO must balance mission execution with customer satisfaction while upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1782781152878,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nDo you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and contributing to hardware that can directly impact the safety of service members and civilians? Shield AI is looking for a hands-on engineer to help design, test, and validate the next generation of intelligent systems.\nThe Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform and improve Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. This role will focus on vibration, modal, structural, and environmental testing to help engineering teams understand how our products perform in real-world operating conditions.\nWe are looking for candidates who are passionate about engineering principles, curious about how things work, and excited to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to evaluate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve the customer experience.\nSuccess in this role requires technical creativity, strong organization, clear communication, and a willingness to listen, learn, debate respectfully, and solve difficult problems as part of a high-performing team.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and contributing to hardware that can directly impact the safety of service members and civilians? Shield AI is looking for a hands-on Vibration Test Engineer to help validate the next generation of intelligent autonomous systems through rigorous dynamic testing.
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The Mechanical Test team's mission is to inform and improve Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. As a Vibration Test Engineer, you will serve as the team's subject matter expert in vibration and structural dynamics, leading efforts to characterize hardware response, validate analytical models, and ensure products can withstand demanding operational environments.
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We are looking for candidates who are passionate about structural dynamics, curious about how complex systems behave under dynamic loading, and excited to solve challenging engineering problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will partner closely with Mechanical Design, Analysis, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and Reliability teams to develop test strategies, investigate failures, and improve hardware performance throughout the product lifecycle.
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Success in this role requires deep technical expertise in vibration testing, strong analytical thinking, exceptional organization, and the ability to communicate complex technical findings to cross-functional engineering teams.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and contributing to hardware that can directly impact the safety of service members and civilians? Shield AI is looking for a hands-on Vibration Test Engineer to help validate the next generation of intelligent autonomous systems through rigorous dynamic testing.
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The Mechanical Test team's mission is to inform and improve Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance through custom measurement systems, specialized testing, and rigorous analysis. As a Vibration Test Engineer, you will serve as the team's subject matter expert in vibration and structural dynamics, leading efforts to characterize hardware response, validate analytical models, and ensure products can withstand demanding operational environments.
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We are looking for candidates who are passionate about structural dynamics, curious about how complex systems behave under dynamic loading, and excited to solve challenging engineering problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will partner closely with Mechanical Design, Analysis, Flight Test, Manufacturing, and Reliability teams to develop test strategies, investigate failures, and improve hardware performance throughout the product lifecycle.
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Success in this role requires deep technical expertise in vibration testing, strong analytical thinking, exceptional organization, and the ability to communicate complex technical findings to cross-functional engineering teams.
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#LI-KC5
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking an International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist to help drive growth of the Aechelon simulation portfolio across international markets. This role will serve as a specialist seller within GTM, partnering with regional sales leaders and account teams to identify, shape, and advance simulation opportunities with customers and partners.
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The International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist will combine product and market knowledge with strong commercial execution. This person will help position the Aechelon portfolio, support customer engagement, and drive opportunity development across priority international regions. The role is designed for a mission-focused, customer-facing professional who can work across functions, support complex pursuits, and help translate simulation capabilities into customer value.
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Why This Role Matters:
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Simulation is a key growth lever for Shield AI and an important part of how customers train, rehearse, and prepare for mission success. As Shield AI integrates Aechelon and scales its simulation go-to-market efforts, this role will provide dedicated specialist sales support to regional teams and help accelerate growth in international markets.
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This is an overlay-style role for someone who can combine solution selling, customer engagement, pursuit support, and strong internal collaboration. Success in this position requires ownership, responsiveness, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively across teams, regions, and time zones.
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This role can be based in either the UK, Spain, The Netherlands or Germany.
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Specialist Sales Support
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Serve as the specialist sales resource for the Aechelon simulation portfolio across priority international markets. \n
Partner with regional sales leaders, account owners, and business development teams to identify, qualify, and advance simulation opportunities. \n
Support account strategy, opportunity planning, and customer engagement efforts related to the Aechelon portfolio. \n
Help drive pipeline development for simulation opportunities and maintain visibility into key pursuits, risks, and next steps. \n\n
Customer and Partner Engagement
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Participate in customer meetings, capability discussions, demonstrations, and follow-up actions to help progress opportunities. \n
Articulate the value of Aechelon’s simulation offerings in a clear, mission-relevant, and customer-oriented way. \n
Support relationship development with international defense, government, and partner stakeholders. \n
Help connect customer requirements to product capabilities in coordination with sales, product, and technical teams. \n\n
Pursuit and Deal Support
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Support the development of customer-facing materials, presentations, proposals, and competitive positioning for simulation opportunities. \n
Coordinate with internal teams to support demos, strategic pursuits, bids, and executive engagements. \n
Contribute market, customer, and competitive insight to improve positioning and increase win probability. \n
Help drive disciplined follow-up and execution across active opportunities. \n\n
Cross-Functional Alignment
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Partner closely with GTM, International, Product, Marketing, and Operations to support simulation growth initiatives. \n
Provide field feedback to improve messaging, enablement, campaign focus, and product positioning. \n
Contribute to business reporting, opportunity updates, and operating cadence as needed. \n
Help ensure internal alignment on priorities, customer engagement plans, and support needs. \n\n
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International simulation opportunities are identified early, well supported, and advanced with clear coordination and momentum. \nRegional sales teams have strong specialist support for Aechelon-related customer discussions, positioning, and pursuits. \nCustomer interactions clearly connect simulation capabilities to training, rehearsal, readiness, and mission outcomes. \nCross-functional teams are aligned in support of international simulation growth priorities. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in sales, business development, overlay sales, capture support, account management, or related customer-facing roles. \nDemonstrated ability to support or drive complex technology sales in international, enterprise, government, or defense environments. \nStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. \nCommercial acumen and the ability to position technical solutions in terms of customer value and mission relevance. \nStrong organizational skills and follow-through, including the ability to manage multiple active opportunities and stakeholder needs. \nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in simulation, training, mission systems, enterprise software, autonomy, aerospace, or defense technology. \nFamiliarity with international sales motions, government or defense procurement, and partner-driven growth models. \nExperience working in a specialist seller or overlay role in support of regional sales teams. \nBackground supporting multi-region customers, channel partners, or strategic international pursuits. \nFluency in an additional language relevant to priority markets is a plus. \n\n"},{"text":"Role profile:","content":"\n
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, commercially minded specialist seller who is comfortable operating in a matrixed and fast-moving environment. This person should be able to build credibility with customers, support regional sales teams, and help move complex opportunities forward with consistency and professionalism.
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This role offers broad exposure across GTM, product, and international business and is a strong opportunity to help scale Shield AI’s simulation business globally while supporting customer missions and advancing a strategically important portfolio.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking an International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist to help drive growth of the Aechelon simulation portfolio across international markets. This role will serve as a specialist seller within GTM, partnering with regional sales leaders and account teams to identify, shape, and advance simulation opportunities with customers and partners.
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The International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist will combine product and market knowledge with strong commercial execution. This person will help position the Aechelon portfolio, support customer engagement, and drive opportunity development across priority international regions. The role is designed for a mission-focused, customer-facing professional who can work across functions, support complex pursuits, and help translate simulation capabilities into customer value.
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Why This Role Matters:
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Simulation is a key growth lever for Shield AI and an important part of how customers train, rehearse, and prepare for mission success. As Shield AI integrates Aechelon and scales its simulation go-to-market efforts, this role will provide dedicated specialist sales support to regional teams and help accelerate growth in international markets.
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This is an overlay-style role for someone who can combine solution selling, customer engagement, pursuit support, and strong internal collaboration. Success in this position requires ownership, responsiveness, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively across teams, regions, and time zones.
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This role can be based in either the UK, Spain, The Netherlands or Germany.
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#LI-KC5
\n#LD
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist to help drive growth of the Aechelon simulation portfolio across international markets. This role will serve as a specialist seller within GTM, partnering with regional sales leaders and account teams to identify, shape, and advance simulation opportunities with customers and partners.
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The International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist will combine product and market knowledge with strong commercial execution. This person will help position the Aechelon portfolio, support customer engagement, and drive opportunity development across priority international regions. The role is designed for a mission-focused, customer-facing professional who can work across functions, support complex pursuits, and help translate simulation capabilities into customer value.
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Why This Role Matters:
\n
Simulation is a key growth lever for Shield AI and an important part of how customers train, rehearse, and prepare for mission success. As Shield AI integrates Aechelon and scales its simulation go-to-market efforts, this role will provide dedicated specialist sales support to regional teams and help accelerate growth in international markets.
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This is an overlay-style role for someone who can combine solution selling, customer engagement, pursuit support, and strong internal collaboration. Success in this position requires ownership, responsiveness, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively across teams, regions, and time zones.
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This role can be based in Australia, Japan, Korea or Singapore.
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Specialist Sales Support
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\n\nParticipate in customer meetings, capability discussions, demonstrations, and follow-up actions to help progress opportunities. \nArticulate the value of Aechelon’s simulation offerings in a clear, mission-relevant, and customer-oriented way. \nSupport relationship development with international defense, government, and partner stakeholders. \nHelp connect customer requirements to product capabilities in coordination with sales, product, and technical teams. \n\nPursuit and Deal Support
\n\nSupport the development of customer-facing materials, presentations, proposals, and competitive positioning for simulation opportunities. \nCoordinate with internal teams to support demos, strategic pursuits, bids, and executive engagements. \nContribute market, customer, and competitive insight to improve positioning and increase win probability. \nHelp drive disciplined follow-up and execution across active opportunities. \n\nCross-Functional Alignment
\n\nPartner closely with GTM, International, Product, Marketing, and Operations to support simulation growth initiatives. \nProvide field feedback to improve messaging, enablement, campaign focus, and product positioning. \nContribute to business reporting, opportunity updates, and operating cadence as needed. \nHelp ensure internal alignment on priorities, customer engagement plans, and support needs. \n"},{"text":"What success looks like:","content":"\n\n
International simulation opportunities are identified early, well supported, and advanced with clear coordination and momentum. \nRegional sales teams have strong specialist support for Aechelon-related customer discussions, positioning, and pursuits. \nCustomer interactions clearly connect simulation capabilities to training, rehearsal, readiness, and mission outcomes. \nCross-functional teams are aligned in support of international simulation growth priorities. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in sales, business development, overlay sales, capture support, account management, or related customer-facing roles. \nDemonstrated ability to support or drive complex technology sales in international, enterprise, government, or defense environments. \nStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. \nCommercial acumen and the ability to position technical solutions in terms of customer value and mission relevance. \nStrong organizational skills and follow-through, including the ability to manage multiple active opportunities and stakeholder needs. \nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in simulation, training, mission systems, enterprise software, autonomy, aerospace, or defense technology. \nFamiliarity with international sales motions, government or defense procurement, and partner-driven growth models. \nExperience working in a specialist seller or overlay role in support of regional sales teams. \nBackground supporting multi-region customers, channel partners, or strategic international pursuits. \nFluency in an additional language relevant to priority markets is a plus. \n\n"},{"text":"Role profile:","content":"The ideal candidate is a collaborative, commercially minded specialist seller who is comfortable operating in a matrixed and fast-moving environment. This person should be able to build credibility with customers, support regional sales teams, and help move complex opportunities forward with consistency and professionalism.
\nThis role offers broad exposure across GTM, product, and international business and is a strong opportunity to help scale Shield AI’s simulation business globally while supporting customer missions and advancing a strategically important portfolio.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist to help drive growth of the Aechelon simulation portfolio across international markets. This role will serve as a specialist seller within GTM, partnering with regional sales leaders and account teams to identify, shape, and advance simulation opportunities with customers and partners.
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The International Aechelon / Simulation Sales Specialist will combine product and market knowledge with strong commercial execution. This person will help position the Aechelon portfolio, support customer engagement, and drive opportunity development across priority international regions. The role is designed for a mission-focused, customer-facing professional who can work across functions, support complex pursuits, and help translate simulation capabilities into customer value.
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Why This Role Matters:
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Simulation is a key growth lever for Shield AI and an important part of how customers train, rehearse, and prepare for mission success. As Shield AI integrates Aechelon and scales its simulation go-to-market efforts, this role will provide dedicated specialist sales support to regional teams and help accelerate growth in international markets.
\n
This is an overlay-style role for someone who can combine solution selling, customer engagement, pursuit support, and strong internal collaboration. Success in this position requires ownership, responsiveness, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively across teams, regions, and time zones.
\n
This role can be based in Australia, Japan, Korea or Singapore.
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#LB
#LI-ED1
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Boston, MA","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Boston, MA","Washington, DC","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1777580562711,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nAbout The Team\nThe Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers. The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles. We work in close coordination with specialist teams in software integration, hardware, and test engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
About The Team
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The Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers. The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles. We work in close coordination with specialist teams in software integration, hardware, and test engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.
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As an Engineer II, you’ll help build and test the autonomy behaviors that power our unmanned systems, working closely with experienced engineers to bring new capabilities to life. You’ll focus on implementing and validating well-defined features while developing your skills in autonomy, robotics, and large-scale software systems. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to how autonomy software moves from concept to real-world deployment, contributing to systems that operate in complex, high-stakes environments.
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\nDevelop and test behaviors supporting coordination, target engagement, reconnaissance, and survivability in contested scenarios\nParticipate in the software development lifecycle, including implementation, testing, debugging, and supporting verification and validation efforts\nCollaborate with senior engineers to integrate software components with broader system elements (e.g., sensor processing, communications, and actuation)\nWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering standards and team practices\nSupport integration and testing across simulation and real-world environments\nWork with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and support successful feature delivery\nContinue building expertise in software engineering, autonomy, and robotics systems\nTravel up to 20% to support testing, integration, and collaboration with partner teams\n"},{"text":"Required Qualifications: ","content":"\n\n
BS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field\nExperience in production-level C++ software development\n2-3 years of experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls\nExperience with collaborative software development tools for version control, issue tracking, code reviews, release management\nAbility to contribute to the design, development, and integration of complex software systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team\nDemonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment\nWillingness to collaborate closely with teammates and support team objectives\nInterest in growing technical skills and, over time, providing guidance to more junior engineers\nDesire to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced, and mission-driven environment\nEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Exposure to systems operating at different technology readiness levels (TRLs) through academic, research, or internship experience\nExperience in the delivery of a military mission system\nFamiliarity with mission systems integration concepts, testing, or demonstrations\nExperience (academic or project-based) in one or more of the following areas:\nMotion planning, behavior planning, or multi-agent coordination\nExpose to autonomy, control, or decision-making systems\nSafety mechanisms such as collision avoidance or constraint enforcement\nFamiliarity with robotic software tools (e.g., ROS, OMPL, or similar frameworks)\nExperience using simulation environments for development or testing\nBasic understanding of navigation and/or communications systems\nAwareness of the software or systems development lifecycle\nFamiliarity with systems engineering fundamentals\nExposure to high-assurance or safety-critical software concepts (e.g., DO-178C or similar)\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":131921,"max":197881,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Software Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R5202)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
\n
About The Team
\n
The Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers. The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles. We work in close coordination with specialist teams in software integration, hardware, and test engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Finance Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"FP&A","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781221568574,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is hiring a Lead Financial Analyst, Aircraft Business Unit to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision support for the Aircraft Business Unit. This role emphasizes business partnering, forecasting, variance analysis, and translating operational drivers into actionable insights.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is hiring a Lead Financial Analyst, Aircraft Business Unit to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision support for the Aircraft Business Unit. This role emphasizes business partnering, forecasting, variance analysis, and translating operational drivers into actionable insights.
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Support forecasting and planning for the Aircraft Business
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Lead monthly forecasting, quarterly outlooks, and annual planning for assigned Aircraft Business departments and programs.\n
Build and maintain financial models that connect headcount, labor, material, overhead, and operating initiatives to business performance.\n
Analyze actuals versus plan, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear recommendations to business leaders.\n
Translate production, engineering, and program assumptions into financial impacts for spend, margins, and resource needs.\n
Prepare reporting packages and presentations for finance leadership and Aircraft Business reviews.\n\n
Partner with Aircraft Business leaders
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Serve as the Finance Business Partner to leaders across engineering, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and program management within the Aircraft Business.\n
Support decision-making on hiring, labor planning, vendor spend, capital investments, and operating tradeoffs.\n
Partner with program and functional leaders to improve forecast accuracy, cost visibility, and accountability.\n
Provide ad hoc analysis on key business questions, including rate, volume, mix, productivity, and cost reduction opportunities.\n\n
Improve reporting and planning processes
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Build repeatable reporting, dashboards, and planning templates that reduce manual work and improve insight quality.\n
Partner with Corporate FP&A, Accounting, HR, and business systems teams to improve data quality and planning inputs.\n
Support enhancements to planning tools and financial systems, including Anaplan models, reporting workflows, and source-system integration needs.\n
Document business requirements clearly and translate finance needs for technical teams.\n\n
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7+ years of experience in FP&A, program finance, operations finance, or business finance.\nStrong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.\nExperience partnering with operational or technical teams to support planning and decision-making.\nAbility to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes in a complex, fast-paced environment.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to present insights clearly to cross-functional leaders.\nAdvanced Excel and proficiency with planning or ERP systems; experience with Anaplan is a plus.\nComfortable operating with ambiguity and managing multiple priorities at once.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments.\nFamiliarity with manufacturing finance, program finance, inventory or cost accounting, and capital planning.\nExperience supporting engineering, operations, supply chain, or production organizations.\nExposure to government contract structures, program reviews, or defense-related reporting rhythms.\nStrong data fluency, including dashboards, data models, and system-driven planning processes.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":130000,"max":190000},"text":"Sr Lead FP&A - Aircraft (R5169)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is hiring a Lead Financial Analyst, Aircraft Business Unit to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision support for the Aircraft Business Unit. This role emphasizes business partnering, forecasting, variance analysis, and translating operational drivers into actionable insights.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Finance Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"FP&A","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1776218871913,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Supply Chain Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to supply chain operations. This role partners with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nThe Supply Chain Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to supply chain operations. This role partners with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.
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Job Description:
\nThe Supply Chain Finance Analyst is responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and reporting related to supply chain operations. This role partners with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to optimize costs, improve efficiency, and drive data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Strategic Supplier Transformation & Process Excellence
\n\nDefine and lead the supplier development strategy across key commodities, driving systemic improvements in cost, lead time, quality, and scalability.\nEstablish and institutionalize supplier process audit frameworks and continuous improvement roadmaps aligned to company growth objectives.\nPartner with executive leadership to prioritize supplier investments, consolidations, and capability expansion.\n\nQuality & Operational Governance
\n\nOwn the supplier quality strategy, including audit standards, escalation frameworks, and corrective action governance.\nLead root cause investigations for systemic supplier performance issues and ensure cross-functional resolution.\nDevelop standardized quality and performance review mechanisms (QBRs, scorecards, KPI dashboards).\n\nSupplier Capability & Capacity Development
\n\nAssess supplier technical maturity, manufacturing readiness, and operational scalability.\nDrive supplier capability upgrades in partnership with Engineering and Operations to meet future product and rate requirements.\nLead make vs. buy strategy alignment for new and existing programs.\n\nEngineering & Technical Leadership
\n\nEstablish technical standards and expectations for supplier manufacturing processes, drawing interpretation, GD&T adherence, and quality controls.\nEnsure supplier alignment with evolving product designs, material specifications, and manufacturing complexity (composites, injection molding, mechanical hardware).\nInfluence early design decisions to ensure manufacturability and supply chain scalability.\n\nPerformance & Risk Management
\n\nBuild and oversee supplier performance monitoring systems covering delivery, quality, cost, and risk indicators.
Proactively identify supply chain risks (capacity, geopolitical, technical, financial) and implement mitigation strategies at the portfolio level.\nLead executive-level supplier escalations and recovery plans when required.\n\nNew Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership
\n\nOwn supplier readiness strategy for NPI programs, ensuring manufacturability, quality validation (FAI/PPAP), and capacity planning are completed prior to production ramp.\nPartner with Engineering to align release timelines with supplier capability and risk mitigation plans.\n"},{"text":"Required Qualifications","content":"\n10+ years of experience in mechanical hardware manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, or supplier development leadership roles.\nDemonstrated leadership of supplier development or manufacturing teams.\nStrong expertise in composite manufacturing, injection molding, and/or precision mechanical fabrication.\nProven ability to interpret 2D drawings, GD&T, and critical mechanical features at a high level.\nWillingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~50%+ as required).\n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications:","content":"\nProficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA) with ability to engage technically in DFM discussions.\nM.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.\nDeep experience in root cause analysis, failure investigation, and structured corrective action frameworks.\nDemonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives across Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality.\nExperience building and scaling supplier networks in aerospace or high-growth hardware environments.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":183600,"max":250000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Sr Manager, Supplier Development Engineer (R4699)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Leadership","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1781566496011,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Senior Director of Program Management will be responsible for the shaping and execution of a portfolio of programs at the cutting edge of Shield AI’s Hivemind business. The selected candidate will direct internal investment projects to align with Product Roadmaps and achieve growth. They will manage active contracts and ensure continued on-time, on-target deliveries, and be accountable for excellence in execution.\n \nThe selected candidate will manage a team of Technical Program Managers to execute internally funded product development and customer-funded delivery programs. They will define the required resources to transition new products to market and ensure the execution of product development roadmaps. The selected candidate will work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to grow the Hivemind business across multiple new domains.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nThe Senior Director of Program Management will be responsible for the shaping and execution of a portfolio of programs at the cutting edge of Shield AI’s Hivemind business. The selected candidate will direct internal investment projects to align with Product Roadmaps and achieve growth. They will manage active contracts and ensure continued on-time, on-target deliveries, and be accountable for excellence in execution.
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\nThe selected candidate will manage a team of Technical Program Managers to execute internally funded product development and customer-funded delivery programs. They will define the required resources to transition new products to market and ensure the execution of product development roadmaps. The selected candidate will work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to grow the Hivemind business across multiple new domains.
","id":"b0cef3dd-9468-4d89-a8ea-39453ba72353","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do: ","content":"\nEnsure all program elements are flawlessly executed\nDeliver exceptional, proven, and reliable performance in support of customer and end-user’s needs through execution of each phase (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure) of Shield AI’s programs. \nSupport internal team and customer relationships\nFacilitate execution and address or escalate issues for programs, projects, and operational performance. \nOwn development and ongoing execution of project plans, scope, schedule, and management, astutely evaluating the balance and re-balance the often-shifting customer cost, schedule, and technical parameters/priorities of each program as it progresses during the overall life cycle. \nDevelop and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including managers, customers, key partners and suppliers, both locally and internationally. Be able to operate and make decisions that reflect cultural nuances and overarching political and/or military factors. \nDrive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of internal budget, resource, and project management standard metrics \nDrive the accurate and timely tracking and reporting of all customer or end user contractually required deliverables\nDrive a consistent cadence of well-organized, well-facilitated, and effective meetings, including preparation and follow up activities \nComplete critical path analyses including the evaluation of potential means to accelerate the pace or mitigate identified risks \nIdentify potential bottlenecks or delays in programs and drive efforts to achieve schedule milestones. \nSupport business development efforts as they develop & evolve from current programs and related opportunities, including requests for tender, proposal, or information, expressions of interest, and unsolicited offers.\n"},{"text":"Required Qualifications: ","content":"\nExperience delivering new development products to an operational environment.\nExperience sustaining software-centric products.\nExceptional interpersonal skills (verbal and written) and ability to lead by influence and collaboration. \nProven experience driving complex program execution and ability to focus on long-term business objectives. \nExperience with Earned Value and managing Gate Reviews, Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Program Management Reviews (PMRs). \nExperience in technical program management and ability to run multiple projects.\nExpert understanding of complex project financials. \n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualfications:","content":"\nExperience in software development\nExperience in autonomy development\nDoD contracting experience\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":210000,"max":310000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Sr. Director Program Management - Strategic Systems (R4980)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nThe Senior Director of Program Management will be responsible for the shaping and execution of a portfolio of programs at the cutting edge of Shield AI’s Hivemind business. The selected candidate will direct internal investment projects to align with Product Roadmaps and achieve growth. They will manage active contracts and ensure continued on-time, on-target deliveries, and be accountable for excellence in execution.
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\nThe selected candidate will manage a team of Technical Program Managers to execute internally funded product development and customer-funded delivery programs. They will define the required resources to transition new products to market and ensure the execution of product development roadmaps. The selected candidate will work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to grow the Hivemind business across multiple new domains.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"People Experience Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"People Experience","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1784684096826,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are seeking a Senior PX Program Manager to drive the successful delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement of high-impact people initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will partner closely with PX leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute complex programs that enhance organizational effectiveness, elevate the employee experience, and align with business priorities.
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The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in program and project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement. You have a proven track record of driving execution in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can effectively translate strategy into action. You will play a key role in enabling PX functional leaders by developing deployment strategies, managing end-to-end project plans, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring organizational readiness, adoption, and long-term sustainability.
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This is a full-time opportunity to advance critical PX initiatives, strengthen operational rigor, and build scalable processes that support continued organizational growth.
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Program Delivery & Execution
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* Lead the planning, coordination, execution, and ongoing management of complex PX initiatives and cross-functional programs.
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* Define program scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, risks, dependencies, and success measures with PX leaders.
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* Maintain integrated program plans and operating rhythms, monitoring progress and managing risks and issues.
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* Identify and implement process improvements during project execution where there are opportunities to increase clarity, speed, or quality.
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Change Management & Adoption
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* Design and implement change management strategies that drive successful adoption, sustainability, and leader effectiveness.
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* Assess organizational impacts and readiness, and develop communication and engagement plans that support awareness and adoption.
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* Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to facilitate change and minimize disruption.
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* Track adoption and effectiveness and integrate lessons learned into future initiatives.
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Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
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* Build strong, trust-based relationships across PX functions and business teams.
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* Facilitate stakeholder alignment, decision-making, and issue resolution across multiple workstreams.
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* Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure cohesive program delivery and integration.
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* Provide clear, concise, executive-ready communications on program status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations.
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Governance, Reporting, and Program Development
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* Establish governance models, operating rhythms, and reporting mechanisms for strategic PX programs.
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* Develop dashboards, status reports, and executive updates that clearly convey health and progress.
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* Maintain key artifacts, including action plans, decision logs, and risk registers.
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* Optimize PX structures, standards, and workflows where there are opportunities to build more scalable, repeatable approaches.
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Required Qualifications
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* Bachelor’s degree - preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or equivalent experience.
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* 8+ years of experience leading complex programs, transformation initiatives, or organizational change efforts in an HR, PX, or related environment.
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* Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders in high-growth or similarly complex environments.
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* Strong program and project management skills, including planning, governance, risk management, and execution across multiple workstreams.
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* Hands-on experience developing and implementing change management strategies, including stakeholder analysis, communications, training, and reinforcement plans.
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* Experience working directly with PX/HR/People teams on initiatives such as performance management, talent development, PX systems, or employee experience programs.
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* Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., survey results, adoption metrics, KPIs) to inform program design, decision-making, and iteration.
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* Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority.
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* Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of bringing structure and operating rigor to ambiguous environments.
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* Demonstrated ability to build program frameworks, playbooks, or toolkits that scale PX initiatives across multiple teams or locations.
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Preferred Qualifications
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* Experience in high-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex environments.
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* Formal training or certification in program and/or change management (e.g., PMP, Prosci, Agile-related credentials).
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* Experience implementing or optimizing PX/HR systems and tools (e.g., HRIS, performance management, engagement or survey platforms).
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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We are seeking a Senior PX Program Manager to drive the successful delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement of high-impact people initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will partner closely with PX leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute complex programs that enhance organizational effectiveness, elevate the employee experience, and align with business priorities.
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The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in program and project management, change management, and stakeholder engagement. You have a proven track record of driving execution in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can effectively translate strategy into action. You will play a key role in enabling PX functional leaders by developing deployment strategies, managing end-to-end project plans, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring organizational readiness, adoption, and long-term sustainability.
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This is a full-time opportunity to advance critical PX initiatives, strengthen operational rigor, and build scalable processes that support continued organizational growth.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Asia, with a primary focus on Japanese defense and government customers.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close)\nDevelop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan\nIdentify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers\nLead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions\nConduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments\nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions\nManage deal progression with rigor (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene)\nRepresent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline\nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones \n\n\n
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Strong pipeline generation and progression within assigned accounts and territories\nSuccessful execution of capture strategies resulting in qualified opportunities and wins\nImproved deal velocity and win rates through disciplined qualification and positioning\nEstablishment of trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders and partners\nConsistent, accurate forecasting and high-quality CRM and pipeline hygiene\nMeaningful contribution to revenue growth across the APAC Hivemind business \n\n\n
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10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defense, or similar)\nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within Japanese government or defense markets\nDeep understanding of defense acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle \nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities\nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills\nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment\nBachelor’s degree required\nFluent in: English, Japanese\n\n\n
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Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions a plus\nPrior military experience\nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets\nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners\nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events\nActive or eligibility for security clearance\nMBA or equivalent graduate degree \n\n\n
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Asia, with a primary focus on Japanese defense and government customers.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Asia, with a primary focus on Taiwan's defense and government customers.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close)\nDevelop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan\nIdentify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers\nLead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions\nConduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments\nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions\nManage deal progression with rigor (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene)\nRepresent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline\nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones \n\n\n
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Strong pipeline generation and progression within assigned accounts and territories\nSuccessful execution of capture strategies resulting in qualified opportunities and wins\nImproved deal velocity and win rates through disciplined qualification and positioning\nEstablishment of trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders and partners\nConsistent, accurate forecasting and high-quality CRM and pipeline hygiene\nMeaningful contribution to revenue growth across the Americas Hivemind business \n\n\n
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10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defense, or similar)\nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within U.S. government or defense markets\nDeep understanding of defense acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle\nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities\nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills\nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment\nBachelor’s degree required\nFluent in: English, Mandarin \n\n\n
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Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions a plus\nPrior military experience\nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets\nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners\nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events\nActive or eligibility for security clearance\nMBA or equivalent graduate degree \n\n\n
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a high-performing Business Development / Account Executive to drive growth for Hivemind Autonomy across Asia, with a primary focus on Taiwan's defense and government customers.
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This role is responsible for identifying, shaping, and closing complex opportunities while building enduring customer relationships and executing disciplined capture strategies. You will partner closely with Sales Leadership, Product, Engineering, and Strategic Engagement teams to align customer needs with Hivemind’s autonomy capabilities and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
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The ideal candidate is a customer-first, technically credible seller with strong capture instincts, experience navigating defense acquisition processes, and a proven track record of winning and expanding strategic accounts.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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\nAs a Sr. Staff Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems, with opportunities to flex into aircraft-level thermal and fluid systems.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAre you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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\nAs a Sr. Staff Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems, with opportunities to flex into aircraft-level thermal and fluid systems.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.\nExecute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.\nPerform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.\nCollaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.\nSupport structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.\nGenerate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.\nPartner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.\nContinuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.\n8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures.\nExperience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments.\nWorking knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths.\nProficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar).\nUnderstanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles.\nStrong written and verbal technical communication skills.\nDemonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments\nAbility to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.\nExperience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.\nFamiliarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).\nExperience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.\nExposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.\nExperience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":136730,"max":205096},"text":"Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5159)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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#LI-MS1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1781108848156,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.\nYou’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
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You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures.\nExecute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release.\nPerform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed.\nCollaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces.\nSupport structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification.\nGenerate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards.\nPartner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment.\nParticipate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively.\nContinuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.\nExperience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs.\nFamiliarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA).\nExperience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration.\nExposure to composite design and manufacturing methods.\nExperience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":136730,"max":205096},"text":"Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5160)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release.
\n
You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783553726813,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Configuration Manager to serve as the enterprise source of truth for fleet configuration and the lead for cross-functional configuration change execution within Aircraft Division.
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The Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function owns the configuration state of the fielded fleet across the enterprise. Where Engineering owns configuration design and baselines, Fleet Strategy closes the gap between design intent and operational reality: tracking what version each tail is actually in, reconciling discrepancies across departments, and planning the rollout of configuration updates across the fleet.
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The Aircraft Configuration Manager will consolidate fragmented configuration data from across the enterprise into a single authoritative record; plan, coordinate, and track quarterly configuration update rollouts across all aircraft; serve as the primary Fleet Strategy interface to Engineering for new configurations and ECPs; and maintain audit-quality records of every configuration change. This role requires formal configuration management expertise, strong cross-functional coordination skills, and the ability to drive update campaigns to 100% fleet compliance.
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Enterprise Configuration Source of Truth
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Maintain the authoritative catalog of approved aircraft configurations across the enterprise: every variant, build standard, payload combination, and software baseline currently in operation or planned.\n
Reconcile configuration data tracked separately by Engineering, Sustainment, Customer Success, and Field Operations into a single ground-truth record.\n
Resolve discrepancies between departments and own the corrected master state.\n\n
Quarterly Update Planning & Execution
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Receive configuration release packages from Engineering each quarter and build the rollout plan that determines which aircraft get updated when, by whom, and in what sequence.\n
Coordinate installation windows with Sustainment, AVOs, Field Operations, and customers on deployed aircraft.\n
Track update status from kickoff through 100% fleet compliance and report progress to Mission Control and senior leadership.\n\n
Cross-Functional Configuration Coordination
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Serve as the primary Fleet Strategy interface to Engineering for new configurations, ECPs, and design changes that affect the fielded fleet.\n
Coordinate update windows with customers operating deployed aircraft.\n
Schedule Sustainment or field teams for installation activities.\n
Flag configuration constraints (eligibility, dependencies, downtime impacts) to Mission Control during fleet allocation decisions.\n\n
Configuration Change Records & Compliance
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Maintain audit-quality records of every configuration change to every aircraft in the fleet.\n
Ensure compliance with contractual configuration requirements per customer and per program.\n
Support internal and customer audits with complete documentation of fielded configuration state and change history.\n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, Operations Research, or related field.\n7+ years of experience in aerospace configuration management, program management, or fleet operations.\nFormal configuration management experience: baselines, ECPs, TDP, change control boards.\nDemonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional rollout plans across multiple internal organizations.\nStrong organizational and documentation skills.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to interface across Engineering, Operations, and customer-facing organizations.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Advanced degree in Engineering Management or Systems Engineering.\nPrior military experience in aviation maintenance, logistics, or program management with exposure to configuration management.\nExperience managing fleet-wide software or hardware update campaigns.\nFamiliarity with V-BAT, fixed-wing UAS, or other unmanned aircraft systems.\nExperience with PLM, ERP, or configuration tracking platforms.\nUnderstanding of contractual configuration requirements in government contracts (FFP, CPFF, OTA).\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":220000},"text":"Staff Aircraft Configuration Manager (R5294)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Shield AI is seeking an Aircraft Configuration Manager to serve as the enterprise source of truth for fleet configuration and the lead for cross-functional configuration change execution within Aircraft Division.
\n
The Fleet Strategy & Portfolio Management function owns the configuration state of the fielded fleet across the enterprise. Where Engineering owns configuration design and baselines, Fleet Strategy closes the gap between design intent and operational reality: tracking what version each tail is actually in, reconciling discrepancies across departments, and planning the rollout of configuration updates across the fleet.
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The Aircraft Configuration Manager will consolidate fragmented configuration data from across the enterprise into a single authoritative record; plan, coordinate, and track quarterly configuration update rollouts across all aircraft; serve as the primary Fleet Strategy interface to Engineering for new configurations and ECPs; and maintain audit-quality records of every configuration change. This role requires formal configuration management expertise, strong cross-functional coordination skills, and the ability to drive update campaigns to 100% fleet compliance.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Growth Division","location":"Canberra","team":"International Business Development","allLocations":["Canberra","Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1780607073610,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts/territories (pipeline generation through close) \nDevelop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligning with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan \nIdentify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities through deep understanding of customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways \nBuild and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers \nLead proposal development in partnership with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions \nConduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments \nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions \nManage deal progression with rigor (qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, CRM hygiene) \nRepresent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements to expand market presence and pipeline \nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders and leadership on pipeline status, risks, and key milestones \n\n"},{"text":"Measures of success (First 6-12 months):","content":"\n\n
Strong pipeline generation and progression within assigned accounts and territories \nSuccessful execution of capture strategies resulting in qualified opportunities and wins \nImproved deal velocity and win rates through disciplined qualification and positioning \nEstablishment of trusted relationships with key customer stakeholders and partners \nConsistent, accurate forecasting and high-quality CRM and pipeline hygiene \nMeaningful contribution to revenue growth across the APJ Hivemind business \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
10–15+ years of experience in business development, sales, or capture roles in technically complex domains (AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace/defense, or similar) \nProven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within the Australian government or defense markets \nDeep understanding of defense acquisition processes and government procurement lifecycle \nStrong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities \nTechnical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operational stakeholders \nExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills \nSelf-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment \nBachelor’s degree required \nMust be fluent in English\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems (UAS) solutions a plus \nPrior military experience \nEstablished relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets \nExperience working with Large Systems Integrators (LSIs) and strategic partners \nAbility to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events \nActive or eligibility for security clearance \nMBA or equivalent graduate degree \n\n"}],"text":"Staff BD Account Executive, Autonomy Specialist - Australia (R5135)","country":"AU","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Security","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1780521793881,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a qualified and experienced COMSEC security specialist to fill the role of COMSEC Manager in support of multiple special access programs. As a COMSEC Manager, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing procedures and executing a program to deploy classified networks required for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117.\nYour primary responsibility will be to manage the company's COMSEC program. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization.\nYour duties will include managing COMSEC compliance, managing COMSEC for deployed networks, ensure COMSEC is compatible with network paths, and coordinate with applicable USG counterparts to maintain connectivity.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a qualified and experienced COMSEC security specialist to fill the role of COMSEC Manager in support of multiple special access programs. As a COMSEC Manager, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing procedures and executing a program to deploy classified networks required for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117.
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Your primary responsibility will be to manage the company's COMSEC program. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization.
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Your duties will include managing COMSEC compliance, managing COMSEC for deployed networks, ensure COMSEC is compatible with network paths, and coordinate with applicable USG counterparts to maintain connectivity.
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COMSEC Management:
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Perform program security administrative tasks, including filing, updating logs/lists, coordinating with internal and external customers, and managing supplies.\n
Maintain COMSEC administrative records.\n
Develop COMSEC training and maintain personnel COMSEC briefings.\n
Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.\n
Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.\n
Perform Cryptonet management activities.\n
Maintain up to date software, keys, and hardware for classified systems.\n
Review operational requirements and system specification documents to address and incorporate applicable security requirements into security processes.\n
Manage all logistics of managing, deploying, and transporting requirements of COMSEC material.\n
Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management.\n
Attend, support, and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, teleconferences, etc.\n
Respond to walk-in customers and provide ad hoc security services as required\n
Maintain formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.\n
Manage all trouble shooting aspects of COMSEC material\n\n
Physical Security:
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Ensure networking rooms have the appropriate infrastructure to handle COMSEC\n
Provide input to Fixed Facility Checklist, TEMPEST checklists when related to COMSEC connections.\n
Strong physical security experience with network rooms red/black separation requirements.\n\n
Cybersecurity / Assessment & Authorization (A&A):
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Provide necessary support to the Information Assurance team in the implementation and maintenance of classified information systems accredited under the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.\n
Participate in the planning for new classified information systems and support the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in developing System Security Plans.\n
Manage all COMSEC related tasks for classified systems.\n\n
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DoD Special Access Programs experience required.\n3-6 years' security administration experience required.\nCandidate must have demonstrated customer support, interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.\nPrevious experience as a COMSEC account manager, Alternate Custodian, or in an Information Assurance role. Familiarity with Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) or Electronic Key Management System (EKMS).\nSecurity Clearance: DOD Top Secret / with SCI eligibility required.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nEducation: Bachelor’s college degree and/or military experience preferred but not required. A combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted for the degree.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":100000,"max":150000},"text":"Staff COMSEC Officer (R4904)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a qualified and experienced COMSEC security specialist to fill the role of COMSEC Manager in support of multiple special access programs. As a COMSEC Manager, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing procedures and executing a program to deploy classified networks required for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117.
\n
Your primary responsibility will be to manage the company's COMSEC program. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization.
\n
Your duties will include managing COMSEC compliance, managing COMSEC for deployed networks, ensure COMSEC is compatible with network paths, and coordinate with applicable USG counterparts to maintain connectivity.
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#LI-EJ1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Security","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1777513356373,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a qualified and experienced security professional to fill the role of Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in support of multiple special access programs. As a CPSO, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117.\n\nYour primary responsibility will be to manage the company's special security program to ensure the successful development and execution of classified programs. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization.\n\nYour duties will include completing the Program Access Request (PAR) process, preparing for inspections, processing visit requests, conducting security briefings, refreshers, and debriefings, maintaining access rosters, classified mail, and intrusion detection/access control systems, alarm response, as well as performing other assigned duties.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a qualified and experienced security professional to fill the role of Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in support of multiple special access programs. As a CPSO, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117.
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Your primary responsibility will be to manage the company's special security program to ensure the successful development and execution of classified programs. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization.
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Your duties will include completing the Program Access Request (PAR) process, preparing for inspections, processing visit requests, conducting security briefings, refreshers, and debriefings, maintaining access rosters, classified mail, and intrusion detection/access control systems, alarm response, as well as performing other assigned duties.
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Perform program security administrative tasks, including filing, updating logs/lists, coordinating with internal and external customers, and managing supplies.\n
Maintain personnel security records for classified programs.\n
Conduct initial access eligibility determinations and create PARs and SCI nominations.\n
Process incoming and outgoing classified visit certifications.\n
Conduct program indoctrination briefings, debriefings, and annual refresher briefings.\n
Conduct internal self-inspections and assist with Staff Assistance Visits and Customer Security Assessments.\n
Maintain classified material accountability records, including inventory lists, receipt and transmittal records, and final disposition documentation.\n
Possess working knowledge in the preparation and maintenance of prime and subcontract DD254s.\n
Implement required security controls as specified in the DD254, Statement of Work (SOW), and Security Classification Guide (SCG).\n
Ensure all classified materials are appropriately marked and controlled according to contractual requirements.\n
Review operational requirements and system specification documents to address and incorporate applicable security requirements into security processes.\n
Interpret and implement security classification guidance.\n
Develop and maintain various security artifacts, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), transportation plans, Operations Security (OPSEC) plans, and Program Protection Implementation Plans (P2IPs).\n
Investigate and document security violations/incidents, providing recommendations for corrective actions to program personnel/management.\n
Attend, support, and participate in program meetings, staff meetings, teleconferences, etc.\n
Respond to walk-in customers and provide ad hoc security services as required\n
Maintain formal initial and recurring security education and training materials/events.\n
Provide assistance for data transfers.\n\n
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Maintain the program's intrusion detection and access control systems.\n
Develop and maintain program Fixed Facility Checklists to establish/update classified work areas, including necessary waiver/approval records.\n
Triage and respond to nuisance and/or burglary alarms as applicable.\n\n
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DoD Special Access Programs experience required.\n3-6 years' security administration experience required.\nDemonstrated customer support, interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.\nSecurity Clearance: DoD Top Secret / with SCI eligibility required.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a qualified and experienced security professional to fill the role of Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) in support of multiple special access programs. As a CPSO, you will be responsible for managing, directing, administering, and developing security programs and procedures for assigned programs that have security requirements beyond the standard regulations outlined in 32 CFR Part 117.
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Your primary responsibility will be to manage the company's special security program to ensure the successful development and execution of classified programs. You will oversee the full lifecycle of the programs, ensuring strict adherence to applicable laws, Department of Defense (DoD) policies and requirements. As the primary interface with government agencies regarding program security matters and requirements, you will play a crucial role in representing our organization.
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Your duties will include completing the Program Access Request (PAR) process, preparing for inspections, processing visit requests, conducting security briefings, refreshers, and debriefings, maintaining access rosters, classified mail, and intrusion detection/access control systems, alarm response, as well as performing other assigned duties.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Cross Domain Systems Engineer, you will lead the design, integration, deployment, and sustainment of secure cross domain solutions that enable mission-critical data sharing across Top Secret and other classified network environments. You will serve as a senior technical authority for cross domain architecture, system accreditation, security engineering, and operational support, working closely with cybersecurity, network, infrastructure, mission, and program leadership teams.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Cross Domain Systems Engineer, you will lead the design, integration, deployment, and sustainment of secure cross domain solutions that enable mission-critical data sharing across Top Secret and other classified network environments. You will serve as a senior technical authority for cross domain architecture, system accreditation, security engineering, and operational support, working closely with cybersecurity, network, infrastructure, mission, and program leadership teams.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1766212102945,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer to join the team in building our next-generation autonomous aircraft. Joining now places you at the earliest stages of development, tackling open-ended design challenges that will shape the future of autonomous flight. \n \nYou will collaborate closely with other Electrical Engineers, Mechanical, Thermal, CAD, Hardware Test, Reliability, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to shape our team processes and own critical aspects of our hardware development.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer to join the team in building our next-generation autonomous aircraft. Joining now places you at the earliest stages of development, tackling open-ended design challenges that will shape the future of autonomous flight.
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\nYou will collaborate closely with other Electrical Engineers, Mechanical, Thermal, CAD, Hardware Test, Reliability, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to shape our team processes and own critical aspects of our hardware development.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer to join the team in building our next-generation autonomous aircraft. Joining now places you at the earliest stages of development, tackling open-ended design challenges that will shape the future of autonomous flight.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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\nWe are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Job Description:
\nAs the Staff Advance Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs the Staff Advance Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.\n
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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YouTube.
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YouTube.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Our Applications Engineers are highly technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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\nShield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building intelligent autonomous systems for aircraft. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians through AI and autonomy.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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This position on the Autonomy team in the UK will lead the delivery of autonomous behaviors into our products, acting as technical leads, senior individual contributors, and/or as team leads that are also hands-on contributors. We expect candidates to demonstrate unparalleled end-to-end outcome ownership, driving the architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of safe and effective mission autonomy software throughout the entire product lifecycle.
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Develop tactical autonomy software to enable unmanned platforms to perform complex missions across air, land, sea, and space domains with minimal human supervision\nImplement and test behaviors that enable multi-agent coordination, target engagement, reconnaissance, and survivability in contested scenarios\nWork throughout the entire of the software development lifecycle, from requirements capture through design, implementation, verification, and validation, utilizing tools and workflows consistent with collaborative high-quality software development\nChampion a product-line mindset in technology road-mapping and to enable reuse of behaviors across multiple projects and portfolios\nUtilize your software and systems expertise to architect behaviors as scalable software subsystems, that may interact directly or indirectly with a breadth of system components (e.g., sensor processing, state estimation, peer-to-peer communications, contingency management, actuation, and payload interfacing)\nLeverage internal product and program-specific engineering teams to rapidly deliver state-of-the-art capabilities to vehicle platforms (whether internally and externally owned), with a clear path towards architecture and capability evolution over time\nCollaborate with external teams, aligning on interfacing requirements between diverse systems, often working closely with vehicle integration teams and associated operational subject matter experts (e.g., fighter pilots, UAV operators, etc.)\nAct as a subject matter expert for software engineering, representing software equities in a multi-stakeholder environment including engineering, business and sales leadership.\nTravel to co-locate with end-users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field\nProficient in production-level C++ software development\n7+ years' experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls\nExperience with collaborative software development tools for version control, issue tracking, code reviews, and release management\nProven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, set technical direction, and manage full project lifecycles from concept to deployment\nCapacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity\nDesire to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced, enthusiastic, and mission-centric environment\nCapacity to act as the technical owner for an entire software system, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment, and evolution\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience across a breadth of technology readiness levels (TRLs) and demonstration of bridging concepts from research-grade to operationally ready\nExperience with mission systems integration, and ideally, hands-on experience supporting integration events and/or flight demonstrations\nExperience across a multitude of application areas, including but not limited to:\nCollaborative mission planning, behavior planning, synchronized teaming\nAutomated red force vs blue force tactics\nMotion planning across a variety of vehicle classes, kinematic constraints, and team compositions\nWeapons target assignment, Sensor target pairing, sensor-centric control laws\nCollision avoidance, geofencing, and safety-monitoring\nExperience in more than one operational effect (e.g., strike, air combat, surveillance, reconnaissance, etc.) and more than one associated domain (e.g., air, space, maritime, ground, etc.)\nExperience with FOSS software that is commonly used in robotic systems (e.g., ROS, OMPL, optimization solvers, etc.)\nExperience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for testing and validation\nFamiliarity with practical aspects of navigation and communications systems\nExperience across the product delivery lifecycle, from emerging opportunity through system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment\nFamiliarity with systems engineering methodologies\nFamiliarity with high-assurance software development processes (e.g., DO-178C or equivalent MIL-STD's)\n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI:","content":"\n\n
Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)","country":"GB","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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This position on the Autonomy team in the UK will lead the delivery of autonomous behaviors into our products, acting as technical leads, senior individual contributors, and/or as team leads that are also hands-on contributors. We expect candidates to demonstrate unparalleled end-to-end outcome ownership, driving the architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of safe and effective mission autonomy software throughout the entire product lifecycle.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Platform Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Quality","allLocations":["San Diego, California","San Francisco, California"]},"createdAt":1769832098996,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAre you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! \n \nThe Hivemind Quality team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers a seamless developer experience and enables customers to build world-class autonomous systems. We focus on integrating, validating, and continuously improving the Hivemind ecosystem—spanning autonomy behaviors, sensor processing, multi-agent coordination, ground-control systems, and embedded platforms. Our mission is to ensure that autonomy developers can efficiently build, test, and deploy autonomous applications that meet real-world mission objectives. \n \nWe are seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer passionate about autonomy development. In this role, you will become a power user of the Hivemind SDK, deeply understanding its capabilities and identifying gaps from a customer perspective. You will develop and validate customer use cases, evaluate the ease of use for autonomy developers, and provide actionable feedback to Engineering and Product teams. You will play a critical role in integrating new autonomy capabilities into the platform, assessing feature completeness, and anticipating novel customer workflows and edge cases. This position bridges the gap between engineering development and real-world autonomy applications—ensuring our platform empowers customers to build reliable, mission-ready autonomous systems. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
\nAre you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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\nThe Hivemind Quality team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers a seamless developer experience and enables customers to build world-class autonomous systems. We focus on integrating, validating, and continuously improving the Hivemind ecosystem—spanning autonomy behaviors, sensor processing, multi-agent coordination, ground-control systems, and embedded platforms. Our mission is to ensure that autonomy developers can efficiently build, test, and deploy autonomous applications that meet real-world mission objectives.
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\nWe are seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer passionate about autonomy development. In this role, you will become a power user of the Hivemind SDK, deeply understanding its capabilities and identifying gaps from a customer perspective. You will develop and validate customer use cases, evaluate the ease of use for autonomy developers, and provide actionable feedback to Engineering and Product teams. You will play a critical role in integrating new autonomy capabilities into the platform, assessing feature completeness, and anticipating novel customer workflows and edge cases. This position bridges the gap between engineering development and real-world autonomy applications—ensuring our platform empowers customers to build reliable, mission-ready autonomous systems.
","id":"ed36d9df-a47e-4905-8e2b-aaee98182df8","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nBecome a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics: Develop deep expertise in our AI-powered autonomy stack.\nLearn to configure, deploy, and integrate multi-agent systems across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight platforms.\nUnderstand the full system end-to-end—from sensor inputs to autonomous behaviors.\nIntegrate new capabilities into the autonomy stack: Collaborate cross-functionally with development teams to bring autonomy algorithms, perception pipelines, middleware, and platform interfaces into the integrated product. Ensure seamless interoperability between components.\nEnable platform bring-up and validation: Lead the integration of autonomy software onto new robotic hardware platforms.\nConfigure sensor drivers, communication interfaces, and platform adapters to enable full autonomy stack functionality on prototype and production vehicles.\nDevelop integration tooling & infrastructure: Architect and implement integration frameworks, deployment scripts, and configuration management tools that streamline bringing new capabilities into Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and flight environments.\nSupport cross-platform compatibility: Work with other integration engineers to ensure the autonomy stack operates reliably across all supported platforms, operating systems, and deployment configurations. Identify and resolve integration issues across system boundaries.\nAnalyze system behavior and root-cause issues: Evaluate system logs, telemetry, and rosbag data to diagnose integration defects. Collaborate with developers to isolate issues to specific subsystems and drive resolution. Create analysis tooling to accelerate debugging.\nOptimize integration workflows and CI/CD: Partner with DevOps teams to streamline integration pipelines, reduce build-to-deploy cycle times, and ensure robust continuous integration of new features. Define integration checkpoints and criteria for release readiness.\nValidate system requirements and interface contracts: Work with engineers to ensure integrated capabilities meet product requirements and interface specifications. Assist in developing tooling to verify end-to-end system compliance and traceability.\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\nTypically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD. \nProficiency in programming languages including Python or C++. \nExperience with autonomous systems or server applications or middleware. \nDemonstrated experience designing integration workflows, communicating system dependencies, and triaging and reporting integration defects across subsystem boundaries.\nProficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments. \nStrong expertise with CI/CD pipelines. \nStrong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. \nExcellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership. \n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nDemonstrated experience building complex systems with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. \nExperience with hardware or embedded systems. \nExpert knowledge of Python. \nExperience with ROS. \nExperience with white box testing \nFamiliarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications. \nExperience designing automated tooling for testing for GUI applications. \nExperience designing automated tooling for testing server applications.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":150000,"max":220000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration (R4483)","country":"US","workplaceType":"hybrid","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAre you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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\nThe Hivemind Quality team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers a seamless developer experience and enables customers to build world-class autonomous systems. We focus on integrating, validating, and continuously improving the Hivemind ecosystem—spanning autonomy behaviors, sensor processing, multi-agent coordination, ground-control systems, and embedded platforms. Our mission is to ensure that autonomy developers can efficiently build, test, and deploy autonomous applications that meet real-world mission objectives.
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\nWe are seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer passionate about autonomy development. In this role, you will become a power user of the Hivemind SDK, deeply understanding its capabilities and identifying gaps from a customer perspective. You will develop and validate customer use cases, evaluate the ease of use for autonomy developers, and provide actionable feedback to Engineering and Product teams. You will play a critical role in integrating new autonomy capabilities into the platform, assessing feature completeness, and anticipating novel customer workflows and edge cases. This position bridges the gap between engineering development and real-world autonomy applications—ensuring our platform empowers customers to build reliable, mission-ready autonomous systems.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1761744335503,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Staff Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.
","id":"5f562503-1655-4a53-91fc-b6ea72d1841b","lists":[{"text":"What You'll Do:","content":"\nAct as a technical leader across programs, owning the design and optimization of high-impact manufacturing processes. \nDrive the scale-up of our flagship product line, balancing throughput, quality, and cost. \nLead the manufacturing engineering effort for launching a new production line for a larger and more capable jet. \nDevelop CPD/Fibersim definitions & producibility assessments for composite parts.\nScope and deploy critical production infrastructure, including manufacturing equipment, tooling, and hardware/software systems. \nEngage with vendors to source and integrate capital equipment, production tools, and automation systems. \nMentor engineers and production personnel to build organizational capability and technical depth. \nChampion cross-functional initiatives that standardize and improve manufacturing performance at scale. \n"},{"text":"Required Qualifications:","content":"\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience.\n7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus in rapid growth environments.\nProficiency in CAD software (Solidwork, NX, or CATIA).\nExperience with Composite Part Design (CPD), or Fibersim, and Generative Shape Design (GSD).\nExperience in owning the scale of production processes in a startup or rapid-growth environment.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing composites processes, including machining, lamination, and/or assembly.\nExperience with process improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.\nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities.\n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications:","content":"\nKnowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.\nFamiliarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems.\nKnowledge of ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision-making in a manufacturing context.\nHands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling design.\nStrong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":127771,"max":191657,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Staff Engineer, Composite Manufacturing","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Composites Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1784134141639,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThis role is for a Computer Vision C++ Engineer to support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.\nThe Computer Vision Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines. The role will focus on building custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with an emphasis on real-time performance, reliability, and deployment in edge compute environments. This position is required to increase the team's capacity and technical depth in real-time computer vision, image processing, and applied machine learning.\nThe successful candidate will bring strong C++ software engineering skills, experience developing high-performance or real-time systems, and a deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals. They should be capable of translating research concepts into deployable software and comfortable working on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries. Experience with areas such as camera calibration, multi-view geometry, geospatial registration, 3D reconstruction, image rectification, sensor alignment, coordinate transformations, or target localization would be highly valuable.\nThe role will also support the development of geometry-based computer vision pipelines, including applications such as camera modelling, intrinsic and extrinsic calibration, image-to-world projection, geolocation from imagery, visual registration, and multi-sensor spatial alignment. Familiarity with photogrammetry, epipolar geometry, bundle adjustment, terrain or map-based registration, and deployment of geometry algorithms into real-time C++ systems would be beneficial. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, Geomatics, Photogrammetry, or a related field would be well aligned with the technical needs of the team, though strong applied industry experience is also highly relevant.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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This role is for a Computer Vision C++ Engineer to support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.
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The Computer Vision Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines. The role will focus on building custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with an emphasis on real-time performance, reliability, and deployment in edge compute environments. This position is required to increase the team's capacity and technical depth in real-time computer vision, image processing, and applied machine learning.
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The successful candidate will bring strong C++ software engineering skills, experience developing high-performance or real-time systems, and a deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals. They should be capable of translating research concepts into deployable software and comfortable working on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries. Experience with areas such as camera calibration, multi-view geometry, geospatial registration, 3D reconstruction, image rectification, sensor alignment, coordinate transformations, or target localization would be highly valuable.
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The role will also support the development of geometry-based computer vision pipelines, including applications such as camera modelling, intrinsic and extrinsic calibration, image-to-world projection, geolocation from imagery, visual registration, and multi-sensor spatial alignment. Familiarity with photogrammetry, epipolar geometry, bundle adjustment, terrain or map-based registration, and deployment of geometry algorithms into real-time C++ systems would be beneficial. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, Geomatics, Photogrammetry, or a related field would be well aligned with the technical needs of the team, though strong applied industry experience is also highly relevant.
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We do not expect candidates to have all of the following. Experience in any of these areas will help you stand out.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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This role is for a Computer Vision C++ Engineer to support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.
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The Computer Vision Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines. The role will focus on building custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with an emphasis on real-time performance, reliability, and deployment in edge compute environments. This position is required to increase the team's capacity and technical depth in real-time computer vision, image processing, and applied machine learning.
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The successful candidate will bring strong C++ software engineering skills, experience developing high-performance or real-time systems, and a deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals. They should be capable of translating research concepts into deployable software and comfortable working on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries. Experience with areas such as camera calibration, multi-view geometry, geospatial registration, 3D reconstruction, image rectification, sensor alignment, coordinate transformations, or target localization would be highly valuable.
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The role will also support the development of geometry-based computer vision pipelines, including applications such as camera modelling, intrinsic and extrinsic calibration, image-to-world projection, geolocation from imagery, visual registration, and multi-sensor spatial alignment. Familiarity with photogrammetry, epipolar geometry, bundle adjustment, terrain or map-based registration, and deployment of geometry algorithms into real-time C++ systems would be beneficial. Candidates with a Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Computer Vision, Geomatics, Photogrammetry, or a related field would be well aligned with the technical needs of the team, though strong applied industry experience is also highly relevant.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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Job Description:
\nBuild the foundation for the next generation of autonomous systems. In this role, you'll develop and integrate the core software and platform infrastructure that powers mission-critical technology, working across teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions from development through deployment.
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5+ years experience with strong software engineering experience in robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, distributed systems, or similarly complex platforms.\nStrong experience with C++ and Python and experience building developer tools, configuration systems, orchestration frameworks, or automation.\nExperience integrating and debugging software across Linux-based systems, hardware interfaces, deployment environments, and APIs, including use of measurement or diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or protocol analyzers to debug embedded communication interfaces.\nB.S. or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field\nAbility to work independently in ambiguous technical areas and drive cross-functional integration efforts to completion. \nStrong communication and collaboration skills\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with SIL, HIL, and VIL workflows for autonomy, robotics, aerospace, automotive, or defense systems. \nExperience with embedded Linux, BSP development, build systems, device trees, bootloaders, or hardware bring-up. \nExperience with edge deployment, device discovery, fleet management, OTA workflows, or application deployment to remote devices. \nExperience with platforms such as Jetson, Qualcomm, i.MX8, or similar embedded compute hardware. \nExperience integrating sensor drivers, controller interfaces, vehicle interfaces, hardware abstraction layers, or reference test platforms.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":190000,"max":290000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Core Platform Integration (R5411)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nBuild the foundation for the next generation of autonomous systems. In this role, you'll develop and integrate the core software and platform infrastructure that powers mission-critical technology, working across teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions from development through deployment.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1784069847147,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe’re looking for a Staff Engineer to lead V-BAT’s fleet data analysis efforts. The V-BAT system produces rich data from real-world flight tests, fielded aircraft, production activity, and simulation runs. \nYou will own the analysis pipelines, tooling, standards, and metrics that help the team understand fleet-wide system performance derived from information from software and hardware systems. You will facilitate deep studies into flight-critical sensor performance, navigation, communications, and other key aircraft behaviors. You will work closely with DevOps, Flight Software, Flight Test, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to turn complex aircraft data into actionable engineering insight. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to lead V-BAT’s fleet data analysis efforts. The V-BAT system produces rich data from real-world flight tests, fielded aircraft, production activity, and simulation runs.
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You will own the analysis pipelines, tooling, standards, and metrics that help the team understand fleet-wide system performance derived from information from software and hardware systems. You will facilitate deep studies into flight-critical sensor performance, navigation, communications, and other key aircraft behaviors. You will work closely with DevOps, Flight Software, Flight Test, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to turn complex aircraft data into actionable engineering insight.
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Lead the technical strategy for V-BAT fleet data analysis across fielded aircraft, flight test, simulation, production, and quality workflows \nOwn and improve the pipelines that transform raw flight, simulation, and fleet data into reliable engineering metrics, reports, and analysis products \nConduct fleet-wide studies to identify trends in hardware quality, system performance, reliability, and operational behavior \nAnalyze flight-critical sensor performance, GNSS-denied navigation performance, communications behavior, and other aircraft subsystems that are critical to mission success \nStandardize the team’s analysis methods across online tools, Jupyter notebooks, automated Python scripts, and legacy Matlab workflows \nDefine best practices for analysis methods, data review, documentation, validation, reproducibility, and contribution workflows \nBuild automated Python workflows that make high-value metrics easily accessible to engineering, production, quality, and leadership teams \nPartner with DevOps to build, deploy, maintain, and scale the infrastructure required for automated analysis pipelines and dashboards \nWork with Software, GNC, Embedded, Flight Test, Systems, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to define metrics that reflect aircraft performance and product health \nSupport anomaly investigations, root-cause analysis, release readiness, production quality improvements, and customer-impacting fleet investigations with rigorous data analysis \nMentor engineers on effective data analysis practices and raise the quality bar for data-driven engineering decisions across the V-BAT team \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field \nStrong Python skills and experience building data analysis tools, automated analysis workflows, or data pipelines \nExperience analyzing data from fielded physical products such as aerospace systems, automotive systems, robotics platforms, commercial electronics, IoT devices, industrial equipment, or similarly complex real-world systems \nExperience working with large, messy datasets from deployed products, test events, simulations, production systems, or operational environments \nAbility to translate ambiguous engineering questions into structured analysis, sound conclusions, and clear recommendations \nStrong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional engineering, production, quality, and operations teams \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with flight test data, aircraft telemetry, UAVs, robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, GNC, navigation systems, communications systems, or aerospace sensor suites \nExperience with Matlab, Jupyter, or similar analysis and visualization tools \nExperience building production-quality dashboards, automated reports, data products, or fleet-health monitoring systems \nExperience with databases, cloud storage, data lake architectures, time-series databases, telemetry systems, or data cataloging \nExperience with anomaly detection, trend analysis, statistical process control, reliability analysis, regression detection, or automated validation of complex systems \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":220000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Data Analysis (R5290)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\n\n
We’re looking for a Staff Engineer to lead V-BAT’s fleet data analysis efforts. The V-BAT system produces rich data from real-world flight tests, fielded aircraft, production activity, and simulation runs.
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You will own the analysis pipelines, tooling, standards, and metrics that help the team understand fleet-wide system performance derived from information from software and hardware systems. You will facilitate deep studies into flight-critical sensor performance, navigation, communications, and other key aircraft behaviors. You will work closely with DevOps, Flight Software, Flight Test, Production, Quality, and Operations teams to turn complex aircraft data into actionable engineering insight.
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#LI-FB1
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Help us redefine what’s possible in AI-driven perception — apply today!
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1781197945558,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nJoin Our Team: Shape the Future of Perception Technology! 🚀 \nAre you ready to revolutionize the world of perception capabilities for both autonomous and non-autonomous platforms? \nAt the forefront of innovation, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, turning cutting-edge insights into real-time, deep-learning-based solutions to solve practical perception challenges on the edge. Your skills will play a key role in driving transformative solutions that redefine the future. \nBe part of a dynamic team where innovation meets impact. Let’s shape the future together! \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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Join Our Team: Shape the Future of Perception Technology! 🚀
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Are you ready to revolutionize the world of perception capabilities for both autonomous and non-autonomous platforms?
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At the forefront of innovation, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, turning cutting-edge insights into real-time, deep-learning-based solutions to solve practical perception challenges on the edge. Your skills will play a key role in driving transformative solutions that redefine the future.
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Be part of a dynamic team where innovation meets impact. Let’s shape the future together!
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Research, design and implement state-of-the-art perception capabilities, taking ideas from conception into world-class field solutions \nWork with and deploy our AI stack to edge devices \nWork in collaboration with the other deep learning engineers to architect and develop tools help to scale up our deep learning operations \nStay abreast with the literature and actively involve in various R&D project(s) \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Demonstrable experience in delivering deep-learning-based solutions to solve computer vision problems with industry-based experience between 3 – 5 years \nStrong understanding of using convolutional neural networks and/or transformers for object classification, recognition or segmentation \nExperience working with recent Foundation Models\nExperience with implementing novel deep learning network architectures using existing frameworks (TensorFlow, Caffe, PyTorch or similar) \nRelevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelors/Master/PhD in Computer Science or related fields) \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Publication(s) in world-leading Computer Vision/Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning conferences/journals (i.e., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, PAMI, JMLR) \nC++ and/or Python development experience \nIn-depth understanding of the latest deep learning network architectures for computer vision and image processing \nExperience with any of the following: object detection and target tracking, simultaneous localisation and mapping (SLAM), 3D reconstruction, camera calibration, behaviour analysis, foundation models, vision language models, large multi-modal models, automated video surveillance and related fields \nExperience deploying deep learning models in an embedded production context, including experience of structured and unstructured pruning, network quantization and performance tuning \nExperience in maintaining and/or setting up MLOps systems and services \nExperience in mentoring junior engineers/researchers in the related fields \n\n"}],"text":"Staff Engineer, Deep Learning (R5180)","country":"AU","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Join Our Team: Shape the Future of Perception Technology! 🚀
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Are you ready to revolutionize the world of perception capabilities for both autonomous and non-autonomous platforms?
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At the forefront of innovation, we are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, turning cutting-edge insights into real-time, deep-learning-based solutions to solve practical perception challenges on the edge. Your skills will play a key role in driving transformative solutions that redefine the future.
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Be part of a dynamic team where innovation meets impact. Let’s shape the future together!
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#LI-SM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is building autonomous aircraft that redefine aviation. The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) team builds the pipelines, tools, and systems that make fast, reliable delivery of complex aircraft software possible.
As a DevOps Build Engineer, you will own and maintain the build system for our autonomous aircraft (XBAT/VBAT). This role is primarily focused on Developer Experience (DevEx) and bringing DevOps best practices to our software engineers to accelerate their development cycles.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is building autonomous aircraft that redefine aviation. The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) team builds the pipelines, tools, and systems that make fast, reliable delivery of complex aircraft software possible.
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is building intelligent, autonomous aircraft that protect service members and civilians around the world. As we scale production, we're building more than a factory—we're building an AI-native manufacturing ecosystem that will define the future of aerospace production.
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Build the AI Factory of the Future
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We're looking for a Digital Factory Lead to help create one of the world's most advanced manufacturing environments.
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This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, software, data, automation, and artificial intelligence. You will define and deploy the digital systems, connected infrastructure, and AI-enabled tools that power aircraft production—transforming factory operations through technology.
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From implementing our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to deploying AI-powered manufacturing solutions, you'll help define how autonomous aircraft are built for years to come.
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AI-Enabled Manufacturing
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Develop and execute Shield AI's AI Manufacturing roadmap. \n
Identify opportunities to leverage AI across production, quality, maintenance, supply chain, training, and operational decision-making. \n
Deploy AI-powered solutions including intelligent work instructions, manufacturing copilots, predictive maintenance, automated root-cause analysis, and advanced analytics. \n
Partner with software and data teams to turn operational challenges into scalable technical solutions. \n
Capture and digitize manufacturing knowledge to improve workforce productivity, training, and consistency. \n\n
Digital Factory Systems
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Lead the deployment, configuration, and continuous improvement of Shield AI's Manufacturing Execution System (MES). \n
Establish the digital thread connecting engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain operations. \n
Drive integration between MES, ERP, PLM, QMS, factory automation systems, and manufacturing equipment. \n\n
Connected Factory Infrastructure
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Define and deploy the digital architecture supporting production equipment, tooling, test systems, PLCs, sensors, and industrial controls. \n
Establish factory-wide connectivity and real-time operational visibility. \n
Develop the data ecosystem required to support AI, automation, analytics, and future autonomous manufacturing capabilities. \n\n
Factory Transformation
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Develop and execute Shield AI's Digital Factory roadmap. \n
Lead automation initiatives across manufacturing, inspection, testing, and material flow. \n
Evaluate emerging technologies including machine vision, digital twins, autonomous inspection, and next-generation manufacturing systems. \n
Help define what aircraft manufacturing should look like over the next decade. \n\n
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical discipline. \n8+ years of experience in digital manufacturing, manufacturing systems, industrial automation, software-enabled operations, or Industry 4.0 environments. \nExperience implementing manufacturing software systems such as MES, QMS, maintenance, analytics, or automation platforms. \nStrong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial controls, factory automation, and manufacturing data systems. \nExperience working directly with software developers, system integrators, automation engineers, or data teams to deliver production-ready solutions. \nDemonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through deployment. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, electronics, or other high-complexity manufacturing experience. \nExperience supporting greenfield factory launches or large-scale factory transformations. \nExperience applying AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, or digital twin technologies in an operational environment. \nKnowledge of AS9100, or other highly controlled manufacturing systems. \n\n"},{"text":"Why Shield AI?","content":"\n
Most companies are still trying to digitize their factories.
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At Shield AI, we're building an AI-native manufacturing environment from the ground up.
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The systems, technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities you deploy will directly influence how autonomous aircraft are manufactured for years to come, enabling Shield AI to scale production while maintaining the quality, speed, and operational excellence required for mission-critical aerospace systems.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is building intelligent, autonomous aircraft that protect service members and civilians around the world. As we scale production, we're building more than a factory—we're building an AI-native manufacturing ecosystem that will define the future of aerospace production.
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Build the AI Factory of the Future
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We're looking for a Digital Factory Lead to help create one of the world's most advanced manufacturing environments.
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This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, software, data, automation, and artificial intelligence. You will define and deploy the digital systems, connected infrastructure, and AI-enabled tools that power aircraft production—transforming factory operations through technology.
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From implementing our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to deploying AI-powered manufacturing solutions, you'll help define how autonomous aircraft are built for years to come.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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We are looking for a failure analysis engineer to join our team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments.
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We are looking for a failure analysis engineer to join our team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.
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#LI-DM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781229281268,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAt Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Integration Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the X-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry. We design cutting-edge test solutions—custom-built electrical and mechanical systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments.\nAs a Senior Integration Engineer on our Test team, you will own the design and development of test systems that push our hardware to its limits. From specifying software and hardware architecture for test to writing code and designing circuits for custom interfaces, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the highest reliability in aerospace hardware. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in System Interconnect, Protocol and Behavioral analysis, and automation will help shape the future of intelligent defense systems.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Integration Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the X-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry. We design cutting-edge test solutions—custom-built electrical and mechanical systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments.
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As a Senior Integration Engineer on our Test team, you will own the design and development of test systems that push our hardware to its limits. From specifying software and hardware architecture for test to writing code and designing circuits for custom interfaces, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the highest reliability in aerospace hardware. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in System Interconnect, Protocol and Behavioral analysis, and automation will help shape the future of intelligent defense systems.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Integration Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the X-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry. We design cutting-edge test solutions—custom-built electrical and mechanical systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments.
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As a Senior Integration Engineer on our Test team, you will own the design and development of test systems that push our hardware to its limits. From specifying software and hardware architecture for test to writing code and designing circuits for custom interfaces, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the highest reliability in aerospace hardware. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in System Interconnect, Protocol and Behavioral analysis, and automation will help shape the future of intelligent defense systems.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Electrical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, integration, and production support of advanced electrical systems for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for driving manufacturability, production readiness, process development, root cause resolution, and continuous improvement across electrical assemblies and subsystems.
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The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting low-rate to high-rate production environments involving avionics, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, power systems, batteries, sensors, and mission-critical electrical hardware.
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Lead manufacturing engineering activities for electrical and avionics systems from prototype through full-rate production \nDevelop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: \nWiring harnesses and EWIS \nPCB/PCBA assemblies \nAvionics systems \nPower distribution systems \nBatteries and energy storage systems \nSensors and navigation systems \nMission system integration \nPartner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility \nDrive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electrical manufacturing issues \nDevelop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods \nSupport supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews \nLead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing \nDevelop electrical assembly standards, inspection methods, and quality control processes \nDefine manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria \nSupport failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives \nCollaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams \nMentor junior manufacturing engineers \n\n"},{"text":"Tools & skills:","content":"\n\n
MES & QMS systems\n3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems\nSupplier manufacturing processes\n5S/visual management\nStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting complex electrical systems \nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field \nExperience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. \nExperience with: \nWiring harness manufacturing \nEWIS standards \nPCB/PCBA manufacturing and assembly \nElectrical integration and troubleshooting \nAerospace or defense electrical systems \nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. \nKnowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling \nStrong understanding of DFM/DFA principles \nExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Aerospace or defense industry experience \nIPC certification familiarity (IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620) \nExperience supporting flight hardware or mission-critical systems \nKnowledge of automated test systems and electrical validation \nExperience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis \nStrong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines \nKnowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 \nProficiency in CAD software \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":190000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Electrical System Advance Manufacturing (R5183)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Electrical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, integration, and production support of advanced electrical systems for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for driving manufacturability, production readiness, process development, root cause resolution, and continuous improvement across electrical assemblies and subsystems.
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The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting low-rate to high-rate production environments involving avionics, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, power systems, batteries, sensors, and mission-critical electrical hardware.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems across advanced aerospace and defense platforms. This role focuses on electromechanical assemblies involving actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and integrated mechanical/electrical subsystems.
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The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience developing robust manufacturing processes for highly integrated systems.
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Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies \nDevelop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: \nActuators \nMotors and drives \nHydraulic systems \nPneumatic systems \nPumps and fluid systems \nPowertrain components \nMotion-control assemblies \nPartner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility \nDrive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electromechanical manufacturing issues \nDevelop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods \nSupport supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews \nLead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing \nSupport system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities \nDefine manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria \nSupport failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives \nCollaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams \nMentor junior manufacturing engineers\n\n"},{"text":"Tools & skills:","content":"\n\n
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7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in experience in electromechanical systems \nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field \nExperience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. \nExperience with: \nActuators and motion systems \nHydraulics and pneumatics \nMechanical/electrical integration \nPrecision mechanical assemblies \nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. \nKnowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling \nStrong understanding of DFM/DFA principles \nExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Aerospace, defense, robotics, or automotive industry experience \nExperience with servo systems and motor control assemblies \nKnowledge of GD&T and mechanical inspection methods \nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization \nExperience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis \nStrong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines \nKnowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 \nProficiency in CAD software \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":190000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing (R5184)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a Staff Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing and integration of complex motion-control and mechanically actuated systems across advanced aerospace and defense platforms. This role focuses on electromechanical assemblies involving actuators, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, and integrated mechanical/electrical subsystems.
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The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced production environments and has experience developing robust manufacturing processes for highly integrated systems.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1778795185380,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nJoin a high-impact quality engineering team supporting next-generation autonomous systems deployed in demanding operational environments. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, test, and field operations teams to identify product quality issues, drive root cause investigations, and improve system reliability across the product lifecycle. You will serve as a key link between field performance and engineering execution by translating operational issues into measurable product improvements.\nWe are seeking a Field Quality Engineer with experience supporting complex hardware systems in aerospace, defense, robotics, or related industries, including failure analysis, corrective actions, reliability tracking, and cross-functional problem solving.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Join a high-impact quality engineering team supporting next-generation autonomous systems deployed in demanding operational environments. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, test, and field operations teams to identify product quality issues, drive root cause investigations, and improve system reliability across the product lifecycle. You will serve as a key link between field performance and engineering execution by translating operational issues into measurable product improvements.
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We are seeking a Field Quality Engineer with experience supporting complex hardware systems in aerospace, defense, robotics, or related industries, including failure analysis, corrective actions, reliability tracking, and cross-functional problem solving.
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Investigate field-reported issues and drive root cause analysis across hardware, software, and integrated systems\nPartner with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)\nAnalyze reliability and performance trends to identify systemic quality issues and improve product robustness\nSupport validation, troubleshooting, and failure reproduction efforts for fielded systems\nDevelop quality metrics, reporting, and tracking tools to improve visibility into field performance and defect trends\nCoordinate issue resolution across cross-functional teams while ensuring timely communication and closure\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in quality engineering, field engineering, systems integration, manufacturing quality, or related technical roles\nStrong experience with root cause analysis, failure investigation, and corrective action implementation in complex hardware environments\nAbility to diagnose system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces\nExperience analyzing reliability data, defect trends, and operational performance metrics\nStrong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across engineering and operations teams\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced development and operational environments\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs\nFamiliarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or regulated engineering environments\nExperience with environmental testing, system validation, or field operations support\nExperience using data analysis and reporting tools such as Python, SQL, Jira, Power BI, or Tableau\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":120000,"max":180000,"interval":"per-year-salary","currency":"USD"},"text":"Staff Engineer, Field Quality (R4958)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Join a high-impact quality engineering team supporting next-generation autonomous systems deployed in demanding operational environments. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, test, and field operations teams to identify product quality issues, drive root cause investigations, and improve system reliability across the product lifecycle. You will serve as a key link between field performance and engineering execution by translating operational issues into measurable product improvements.
\n
We are seeking a Field Quality Engineer with experience supporting complex hardware systems in aerospace, defense, robotics, or related industries, including failure analysis, corrective actions, reliability tracking, and cross-functional problem solving.
\n
#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Wichita Metro Area","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Wichita Metro Area","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779932003736,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Field Support Engineer, X-BAT Aircraft Systems is a senior, customer-facing technical authority supporting Shield AI's X-BAT program, an AI-piloted VTOL fighter advancing runway-independent autonomous airpower for expeditionary, maritime, and contested environments. This role sustains readiness by resolving aircraft, mission system, avionics, propulsion, launch/recovery, ground support, and configuration issues across test, demonstration, deployment, and field operations.\nThe ideal candidate is a proven aircraft or UAS maintainer who can operate independently, communicate under pressure, and move technical issues from field discovery through disciplined closure using engineering data, product definition information, and structured support workflows.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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The Field Support Engineer, X-BAT Aircraft Systems is a senior, customer-facing technical authority supporting Shield AI's X-BAT program, an AI-piloted VTOL fighter advancing runway-independent autonomous airpower for expeditionary, maritime, and contested environments. This role sustains readiness by resolving aircraft, mission system, avionics, propulsion, launch/recovery, ground support, and configuration issues across test, demonstration, deployment, and field operations.
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The ideal candidate is a proven aircraft or UAS maintainer who can operate independently, communicate under pressure, and move technical issues from field discovery through disciplined closure using engineering data, product definition information, and structured support workflows.
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Serve as the technical interface for X-BAT aircraft systems, mission equipment, launch/recovery equipment, ground support equipment, and fielded configurations\n
Diagnose avionics, mission system, propulsion, electrical, datalink/communications, software/configuration, autonomy-supporting subsystem, and system-level discrepancies\n
Use logs, fault codes, BIT data, schematics, drawings, technical manuals, product-definition data, and maintainer/operator debriefs to isolate root cause and recommend corrective actions\n
Assess technical risk, restore readiness safely, and document recurring issues for escalation, trend analysis, and product improvement\n\n
Customer, Test & Operational Support
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Provide mission-focused support to operators, maintainers, Field Service Representatives, customer leadership, and internal stakeholders during tests, demonstrations, training, deployments, and fielding activities\n
Communicate issue status, risk, ownership, and next steps clearly while maintaining traceable case and action status in support and engineering workflow systems such as Salesforce, Jira, or comparable platforms\n
Travel or deploy as required to support CONUS/OCONUS, maritime, austere, or non-standard schedule operations\n\n
Engineering & Fleet Readiness
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Partner with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Program teams to investigate field issues and validate corrective actions\n
Use model-based design data, aircraft configuration information, and CAD/product-definition tools, including Siemens NX where applicable, to support troubleshooting and technical dispositions\n
Improve troubleshooting guides, maintenance procedures, service bulletins, training materials, and knowledge-base content while monitoring trends and configuration changes\n\n
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X-BAT aircraft and system-level issues are resolved quickly, safely, and with minimal operational disruption\nCustomers and maintainers view Field Support as responsive, technically credible, and mission-aligned\nEngineering receives actionable field data that reduces recurring issues and improves product supportability\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor's degree in STEM, aerospace, engineering, aviation technology, aviation maintenance, aviation management, or related technical discipline and 8+ years of directly applicable experience; OR master's degree and 6+ years; OR associate/technical certification and 10+ years; OR high school diploma/GED and 12+ years in lieu of degree\nHands-on aircraft/UAS maintenance or sustainment experience such as military avionics technician, aircraft crew chief, aircraft/UAS maintainer, A&P mechanic, Field Service Engineer/Representative, depot technician, or flight-line troubleshooter\nAdvanced troubleshooting and fault isolation across aircraft, avionics, mission systems, electrical/mechanical, propulsion, ground support equipment, or system-level issues\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, maintenance procedures, fault-isolation data, configuration documentation, and product definition information\nStrong customer-facing communication skills and ability to make sound technical judgments in high-tempo, ambiguous, developmental, or austere environments\nAbility to document, prioritize, and drive technical issues through closure using structured case management, corrective action, or engineering issue-tracking workflows\nAbility to travel domestically/internationally, deploy with customers, support non-standard schedules, pass required screenings, and obtain and maintain Secret DoD clearance and customer/program access as required\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Military aviation maintenance experience supporting fighter aircraft, Group 3-5 UAS, autonomous aircraft, ISR aircraft, developmental flight test, or other advanced military aviation systems\nExperience with VTOL aircraft, launch/recovery systems, avionics/mission systems, CNI/datalinks, GPS/INS, flight controls/autopilot, electrical power, propulsion, payloads, ground control systems, or ground support equipment\nWorking familiarity with Siemens NX or comparable CAD/product-definition environments used to review assemblies, interfaces, configuration details, drawings, and technical dispositions\nExperience managing technical support actions, customer cases, corrective actions, or engineering investigations through Salesforce, Jira, or comparable CRM and issue-management platforms\nPrior Field Support Engineer, Field Service Representative, military customer support, depot, deployed sustainment, or new aircraft fielding experience\nFAA A&P, FAA Part 107, pilot rating, NCATT/AET, FCC, military aviation maintenance qualification, or active DoD clearance/program access\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":90000,"max":130000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Field Support - X-BAT Aircraft Systems (R5081)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Field Support Engineer, X-BAT Aircraft Systems is a senior, customer-facing technical authority supporting Shield AI's X-BAT program, an AI-piloted VTOL fighter advancing runway-independent autonomous airpower for expeditionary, maritime, and contested environments. This role sustains readiness by resolving aircraft, mission system, avionics, propulsion, launch/recovery, ground support, and configuration issues across test, demonstration, deployment, and field operations.
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The ideal candidate is a proven aircraft or UAS maintainer who can operate independently, communicate under pressure, and move technical issues from field discovery through disciplined closure using engineering data, product definition information, and structured support workflows.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1776292380337,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nIn this role, you will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nIn this role, you will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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6+ years of experience in flight controls / GNC on real flight vehicles, with demonstrated contributions from design through test.\nExperience performing one or more of the following technical flight control assignments:\n\nVehicle Modeling and Simulation:\n\nDemonstrated experience implementing time-accurate mathematical models of the vehicle aerodynamics, mass properties, fuel system, propulsion system, sensors, actuators into a 6DOF simulation environment.\n\n\nControl Law Design:\n\nDemonstrated experience designing inner and outer loop control laws for fixed-wing aircraft using classical or modern control techniques.\n\n\nControl Allocation:\n\nDemonstrated experience designing control allocation algorithms for over-actuated systems handling actuator saturation, rate limits, failures and degradation.\n\n\nGuidance and Autonomy Integration:\n\nDemonstrated experience designing and testing real-time trajectory generation algorithms.\n\n\nVerification and Validation:\n\nDemonstrated experience executing linear, nonlinear, and Monte Carlo Analyses in a 6DOF simulation environment.\nDemonstrated experience executing sensitivity studies, worst-case disturbance analysis, and/or failure detection and accommodation studies validating control robustness against requirements.\nDemonstrated experience characterizing aircraft flying qualities against tailored MIL-HDBK-516 Section 6 requirements within a high-fidelity 6DOF Simulation framework.\nDemonstrated experience in generating flight control and simulation data artifacts for Airworthiness Certification (Simulation Description Document, Flying Qualities Report).\n\n\nFlight Test Support:\n\nDemonstrated experience in test planning, envelope expansion strategy, and test point selection.\n\n\nPost-Flight Analysis:\n\nDemonstrated experience analyzing flight data, comparing predicted vs actual behavior, performing system identification and model refinement tasks, and implementing control design or simulation model updates.\n\n\n\n\nStrong background in aircraft flight dynamics and 6DOF simulation\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor and up-skill junior engineers.\nProficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and/or Python.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Autonomous systems or missile/UAV GNC background\nFamiliarity with:\n\nSensor and air data systems\nCI/CD pipelines and modern DevSecOps practices\n\n\nExperience integrating NPSS propulsion models (transient and steady state) into a 6DOF simulation environment.\nExperience with HIL or integrated simulation/test environments and Linux-based development workflows (Git, etc.)\nExperience operating in rapid development environments with tight iteration loops between simulation and test\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":180000,"max":280000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4813)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nIn this role, you will contribute to the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781227366886,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Staff Ground Vehicle Advance uyoiypoiManufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of advanced ground mobility and vehicle systems. This role focuses on mechanical and integrated systems including chassis, suspension, braking, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mobility platforms. \nThe ideal candidate has strong experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, or defense vehicle manufacturing environments and is comfortable supporting both prototype and production operations. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a Staff Ground Vehicle Advance uyoiypoiManufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of advanced ground mobility and vehicle systems. This role focuses on mechanical and integrated systems including chassis, suspension, braking, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mobility platforms.
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Lead manufacturing engineering activities for vehicle and mobility systems \nDevelop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: \nChassis and structural assemblies \nSuspension and braking systems \nWheels, axles, and driveline components \nHydraulic and pneumatic systems \nTrailer and mobility platforms \nSupport vehicle integration, testing, and production readiness activities \nPartner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility \nDrive root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues \nDevelop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods \nSupport supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews \nLead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing \nDefine manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria \nSupport failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives \nCollaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams \nMentor junior manufacturing engineers \n\n"},{"text":"Tools & skills:","content":"\nMES & QMS systems\n3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems\nSupplier manufacturing processes\n5S/visual management\nStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs).\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in automotive, mobility, heavy equipment, or defense vehicle systems \nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field \nExperience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. \nExperience with: \nVehicle integration and assembly \nHydraulics and pneumatics \nChassis and braking systems \nMechanical production systems \nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. \nKnowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling \nStrong understanding of DFM/DFA principles \nExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a Staff Ground Vehicle Advance uyoiypoiManufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of advanced ground mobility and vehicle systems. This role focuses on mechanical and integrated systems including chassis, suspension, braking, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mobility platforms.
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The ideal candidate has strong experience in automotive, heavy vehicle, or defense vehicle manufacturing environments and is comfortable supporting both prototype and production operations.
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#LI-SM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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As a member of the Software Autonomy team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This is a full lifecycle development opportunity with algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the simulation models as required.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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As a member of the Software Autonomy team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This is a full lifecycle development opportunity with algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the simulation models as required.
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#LI-LD1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Integration & Test","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1784853865293,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs an engineer on the HMS DevOps/DevEx Team, you will write the automation, configure the environments, and build the CI/CD pipelines that power the software development lifecycle across Hivemind Solutions. Your work is hands-on and focused on engineering maximum velocity, reproducibility, and security into our distributed developer tooling and cloud testing environments.\nYou will completely automate tool workflows by writing scripts and API integrations connecting GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. You will configure and optimize C++, Python, and Node.js compilation pipelines, scale auto-running GitLab runner fleets, manage secure Artifactory container registries, deploy Forge in Azure Gov Cloud, and write custom HMS extensions to our pi-gov GenAI routing harness.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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As an engineer on the HMS DevOps/DevEx Team, you will write the automation, configure the environments, and build the CI/CD pipelines that power the software development lifecycle across Hivemind Solutions. Your work is hands-on and focused on engineering maximum velocity, reproducibility, and security into our distributed developer tooling and cloud testing environments.
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You will completely automate tool workflows by writing scripts and API integrations connecting GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. You will configure and optimize C++, Python, and Node.js compilation pipelines, scale auto-running GitLab runner fleets, manage secure Artifactory container registries, deploy Forge in Azure Gov Cloud, and write custom HMS extensions to our pi-gov GenAI routing harness.
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Write, configure, and maintain robust GitLab CI/CD pipelines and runner environments for C++, Python, and Node.js software projects, ensuring fast compilation and test execution.\nBuild, test, and deploy automated tooling integrations, webhook dispatchers, and state-change scripts connecting GitLab, Jira, and Confluence to orchestrate release workflows.\nWrite custom Python or Bash extensions for our pi-gov harness, configuring secure, audited LLM routing rules and local container configurations.\nDeploy, scale, and configure the Forge simulation and test orchestrator in Azure Gov Cloud, optimizing runner autoscaling and cloud compute consumption.\nMaintain, configure, and secure Artifactory package registries, implementing secure container builds via BuildKit, secret injection, and Entra ID integration.\nPartner with development teams to migrate legacy project build systems to reproducible Nix developer environments, writing default Nix derivations and flake configurations.\nTroubleshoot pipeline failures, broken builds, registry access issues, and system-level configuration drift across development environments.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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As an engineer on the HMS DevOps/DevEx Team, you will write the automation, configure the environments, and build the CI/CD pipelines that power the software development lifecycle across Hivemind Solutions. Your work is hands-on and focused on engineering maximum velocity, reproducibility, and security into our distributed developer tooling and cloud testing environments.
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You will completely automate tool workflows by writing scripts and API integrations connecting GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. You will configure and optimize C++, Python, and Node.js compilation pipelines, scale auto-running GitLab runner fleets, manage secure Artifactory container registries, deploy Forge in Azure Gov Cloud, and write custom HMS extensions to our pi-gov GenAI routing harness.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Integration & Test","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1782865448010,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Software Engineer on the HMS Factory Team, you will develop, implement, and maintain the automated testing frameworks, log analysis tools, and scenario-generation scripts built on top of the Hivemind Platform (HMP) SDK. Your work is highly technical and hands-on, directly enabling hundreds of autonomy and systems developers to rapidly verify AI Pilot behaviors across our expansive portfolio set. In this role, you will navigate complex environment boundaries between secure GovCloud and commercial ecosystems, tackling deep build-system challenges such as dependency migrations and establishing reliable artifact and source-mirroring pipelines across isolated networks.\nYou will write python-based analytics libraries, build custom wrappers around the HMP Forge test orchestrator, and programmatically generate complex testing environments using domain randomization. You will also participate in the hands-on prototyping and deployment of new distributed testing technologies like on top of the Forge Server to support massive batch-testing runs. Additionally, you will serve as a critical technical bridge, translating raw simulation telemetry into structured, high-fidelity insights while keeping mainline branches unified and stable in the face of varying program upgrade cadences.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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As a Software Engineer on the HMS Factory Team, you will develop, implement, and maintain the automated testing frameworks, log analysis tools, and scenario-generation scripts built on top of the Hivemind Platform (HMP) SDK. Your work is highly technical and hands-on, directly enabling hundreds of autonomy and systems developers to rapidly verify AI Pilot behaviors across our expansive portfolio set. In this role, you will navigate complex environment boundaries between secure GovCloud and commercial ecosystems, tackling deep build-system challenges such as dependency migrations and establishing reliable artifact and source-mirroring pipelines across isolated networks.
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You will write python-based analytics libraries, build custom wrappers around the HMP Forge test orchestrator, and programmatically generate complex testing environments using domain randomization. You will also participate in the hands-on prototyping and deployment of new distributed testing technologies like on top of the Forge Server to support massive batch-testing runs. Additionally, you will serve as a critical technical bridge, translating raw simulation telemetry into structured, high-fidelity insights while keeping mainline branches unified and stable in the face of varying program upgrade cadences.
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Write, optimize, and maintain advanced Python-based data analysis pipelines and custom analyzers (such as the Shared Analysis Tool) to parse simulation runs, extract log data, and calculate mission performance metrics.\nDevelop, debug, and maintain custom C++ or Python adapters and automated test orchestration wrappers around core HM Forge to satisfy program-specific validation requirements.\nImplement programmatic scenario-generation pipelines and write domain-randomization scripts to systematically test autonomy behaviors under highly varied environmental conditions.\nAnalyze simulation log files, rosbags, and network captures to isolate, reproduce, and debug autonomy software defects or simulator failures.\nBuild, test, and write Terraform or Kubernetes configuration files to prototype and deploy distributed orchestration templates on top of the Forge Server.\nWrite reusable, clear step-by-step developer guides, API documentation, and workspace templates to help program engineers implement automated simulation tests.\nDesign and evolve common telemetry ingestion, analysis, and reporting frameworks that enable consistent performance evaluation across HMS programs.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.\nStrong software development background in Python, particularly for data analysis, scripting, and automation tooling (utilizing libraries like NumPy, Pandas, or similar).\nHands-on experience with automated test orchestration, CI/CD, simulation environments, and container-based architectures (Docker, Kubernetes).\nSolid software engineering fundamentals, including version control (Git), automated testing, and disciplined debugging practices in a Linux environment.\nFamiliarity with distributed compute frameworks or container orchestration tools is highly preferred.\nStrong technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex, asynchronous software systems.\nAbility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":220000},"text":"Staff Engineer, HMS Factory (R5276)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
As a Software Engineer on the HMS Factory Team, you will develop, implement, and maintain the automated testing frameworks, log analysis tools, and scenario-generation scripts built on top of the Hivemind Platform (HMP) SDK. Your work is highly technical and hands-on, directly enabling hundreds of autonomy and systems developers to rapidly verify AI Pilot behaviors across our expansive portfolio set. In this role, you will navigate complex environment boundaries between secure GovCloud and commercial ecosystems, tackling deep build-system challenges such as dependency migrations and establishing reliable artifact and source-mirroring pipelines across isolated networks.
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You will write python-based analytics libraries, build custom wrappers around the HMP Forge test orchestrator, and programmatically generate complex testing environments using domain randomization. You will also participate in the hands-on prototyping and deployment of new distributed testing technologies like on top of the Forge Server to support massive batch-testing runs. Additionally, you will serve as a critical technical bridge, translating raw simulation telemetry into structured, high-fidelity insights while keeping mainline branches unified and stable in the face of varying program upgrade cadences.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1765780497860,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Senior Production Engineer applies 7+ years of experience designing high-efficiency manufacturing systems, material flow loops, and pilot cell layouts for aerospace or advanced hardware production. You will architect end to end workflows from point-of-use material presentation to full-factory flow modeling ensuring takt compliance, ergonomic operations, and scalable production readiness. \n \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Senior Production Engineer applies 7+ years of experience designing high-efficiency manufacturing systems, material flow loops, and pilot cell layouts for aerospace or advanced hardware production. You will architect end to end workflows from point-of-use material presentation to full-factory flow modeling ensuring takt compliance, ergonomic operations, and scalable production readiness.
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","id":"b1bc272c-ad7b-4af3-9676-1f1132485492","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nMap current-state flow: cycle/takt times, operator walk paths, WIP, supermarkets/kitting strategies, replenishment loops. \nProduce detailed 2D layouts and 3D/VR models with utilities, rack placement, POUs, FIFO lanes, safety zones, and equipment footprints. \nRun capacity analysis, line balancing, buffer sizing, and kanban calculations. \nDefine material presentation (kitting, bulk, sequencing) and packaging standards for mechanical/composite/electrical parts. \nLead cross-functional layout design reviews with ME, IE, Quality, EHS, and Production. \nRun discrete-event simulations (Plant Simulation/FlexSim/AnyLogic) to test throughput, sensitivity, and bottlenecks. \nWrite a Launch Layout & Flow Playbook including signage, floor markings, tugger routes, supermarket definitions, and build-station standards. \nSupport physical installation (tape-outs, rack placement, utility tie-ins) and validate performance through time studies and spaghetti diagrams. \n\nTools & Skills
\n\nAutoCAD, Visio, Plant Simulation/FlexSim/AnyLogic, time-study methods, line balancing, 5S/visual management, industrial engineering principles. \n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n7+ years of experience in factory layout, industrial engineering, material flow design, or related AME functions. \nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, or related engineering field. \nExperience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. \nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, composites, avionics and/or assembly. \nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. \n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nKnowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. \nFamiliarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing or automation systems. \nStrong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines. \n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":120000,"max":190000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Staff Engineer, Industrial (R4300)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Senior Production Engineer applies 7+ years of experience designing high-efficiency manufacturing systems, material flow loops, and pilot cell layouts for aerospace or advanced hardware production. You will architect end to end workflows from point-of-use material presentation to full-factory flow modeling ensuring takt compliance, ergonomic operations, and scalable production readiness.
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","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nThe Senior Production Engineer applies 7+ years of experience designing high-efficiency manufacturing systems, material flow loops, and pilot cell layouts for aerospace or advanced hardware production. You will architect end to end workflows from point-of-use material presentation to full-factory flow modeling ensuring takt compliance, ergonomic operations, and scalable production readiness. \n \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/b1bc272c-ad7b-4af3-9676-1f1132485492","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/b1bc272c-ad7b-4af3-9676-1f1132485492/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Full-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781227553982,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly cross-functional Staff Integration Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead final system integration and production readiness activities for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring successful integration of electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and mission systems into complete operational vehicles and assemblies.
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The ideal candidate has broad multidisciplinary manufacturing experience and thrives in highly integrated production environments.
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Lead manufacturing integration activities across electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and vehicle systems \nDevelop and optimize final assembly and integration processes \nCoordinate system-level builds, integration sequencing, and production flow planning \nPartner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility \nDrive root cause investigations and corrective actions for integration and assembly issues \nDevelop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods \nLead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing \nSupport system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities \nDefine manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria \nSupport failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives \nCollaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams \nMentor junior manufacturing engineers \n\n"},{"text":"Tools & skills:","content":"\n\n
MES & QMS systems,\n3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems\nSupplier manufacturing processes\n5S/visual management\nStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs). \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
7+ years of manufacturing engineering or systems integration experience \nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field \nExperience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. \nExperience with: \nElectrical and mechanical integration \nProduction operations \nManufacturing process development \nDFM/DFA principles \nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. \nKnowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling \nStrong understanding of DFM/DFA principles \nExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications;","content":"\n\n
Aerospace or defense integration experience \nExperience supporting autonomous systems, UAVs, or advanced mobility platforms \nFamiliarity with low-rate initial production (LRIP) and production scaling \nExperience with factory integration and manufacturing line design \nExperience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis \nStrong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines \nKnowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 \nProficiency in CAD software \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":120000,"max":190000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Staff Engineer, Integration Manufacturing (R5187)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly cross-functional Staff Integration Advance Manufacturing Engineer to lead final system integration and production readiness activities for complex aerospace and defense platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring successful integration of electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and mission systems into complete operational vehicles and assemblies.
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The ideal candidate has broad multidisciplinary manufacturing experience and thrives in highly integrated production environments.
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#LI-MS1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Principal Landing Gear Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect landing gear on next generation unmanned aerial platforms, perform the detailed design of landing gear, doors and related mechanisms, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Design electro-mechanical or hydro-mechanical landing gear for autonomous aircraft\nOwn the full design process: concept, CAD design, analysis, tolerance stackups, material selection, and drawing release\nPerform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA\nPrototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability\nCollaborate with electrical, avionics, hydraulics, and structures teams\nSupport pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering\n7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design\nStrong CAD skills (NX preferred)\nExperience with UAVs, aircraft, rotorcraft, or other landable air systems\nKinematic analysis and optimization of retractable landing gear systems\nKnowledge of tire, wheel, and brake selection along with brake control systems\nFamiliarity with nose wheel steering systems\nStructural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods\nFEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue\nGD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems\nMaterials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes\nAbility to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nProficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nRTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, structural, actuated mechanism, or AS6053 drop testing experience\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":130000,"max":200000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Landing Gear Systems (R5372)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Principal Landing Gear Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect landing gear on next generation unmanned aerial platforms, perform the detailed design of landing gear, doors and related mechanisms, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1731945155622,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.
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Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical manufacturing processes across multiple programs, leading initiatives to increase throughput, reduce costs, and scale our operations. You’ll be instrumental in building out the infrastructure for a new production line supporting a next-generation jet, including selecting and deploying capital equipment, implementing hardware and software tools, and establishing robust production systems. Working across engineering, supply chain, and production, you’ll ensure smooth integration of new technologies and provide mentorship to other engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional impact, technical leadership, and factory-scale execution.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1773796136941,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Staff Equipment Engineer to lead the development, sustainment, and improvement of production equipment, test racks, and test cells supporting manufacturing and system-level testing. This role is highly hands-on and works closely with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Design Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, scalability, and readiness for production. The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting complex electromechanical equipment in a production environment and driving improvements across safety, uptime, and throughput.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Staff Equipment Engineer to lead the development, sustainment, and improvement of production equipment, test racks, and test cells supporting manufacturing and system-level testing. This role is highly hands-on and works closely with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Design Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, scalability, and readiness for production. The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting complex electromechanical equipment in a production environment and driving improvements across safety, uptime, and throughput.
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Staff Equipment Engineer to lead the development, sustainment, and improvement of production equipment, test racks, and test cells supporting manufacturing and system-level testing. This role is highly hands-on and works closely with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Design Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability, scalability, and readiness for production. The ideal candidate has deep experience supporting complex electromechanical equipment in a production environment and driving improvements across safety, uptime, and throughput.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1774461159875,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nShield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer with deep expertise in harness design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are critical to mission success. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer with deep expertise in harness design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are critical to mission success.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer with deep expertise in harness design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are critical to mission success.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"V-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"V-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1778023812946,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nHelp design and deliver the mechanical systems that power advanced aerospace platforms from concept to real-world operation. In this role, you will own hardware development across the full product lifecycle—working hands-on in CAD, analysis, and testing—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance systems. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you’ll turn complex challenges into practical solutions and play a key role in bringing mission-ready technology to life.\n \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Help design and deliver the mechanical systems that power advanced aerospace platforms from concept to real-world operation. In this role, you will own hardware development across the full product lifecycle—working hands-on in CAD, analysis, and testing—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance systems. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you’ll turn complex challenges into practical solutions and play a key role in bringing mission-ready technology to life.
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Directly contribute to the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems and subsystems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment, including payload integrations, avionics packaging, harnessing and connector selection, transport structures, and launch & recovery systems.\nOwn mechanical engineering deliverables across the product lifecycle—from early concept and prototyping through test, production, and field support—with a bias toward execution and delivery.\nPartner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Flight Operations to ensure designs are buildable, testable, and reliable in real-world environments.\nProvide hands-on technical support during ground and flight testing, demos, and field operations; rapidly troubleshoot and implement design fixes under tight timelines.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution. \n5-6 years of hands-on mechanical design experience in aerospace, ground support equipment, or related ruggedized hardware systems.\nProficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or similar) with demonstrated ability to create detailed drawings, assemblies, and GD&T-compliant documentation\nStrong foundation in structural design, material selection, and manufacturing processes.\nExperience performing engineering calculations (stress, thermal, tolerance stack-up, fatigue, FEA as applicable) to validate design integrity\nCross-functional collaboration experience with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capability to resolve mechanical failures. \nFamiliarity with industry standards (ASME, ISO, ASTM, or industry-specific regulatory requirements). \nFamiliarity with MIL-STD requirements and environmental qualification testing.\nFamiliarity to power distribution, hydraulics, or aerospace support systems.\nExperience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":130000,"max":200000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"salaryDescription":"#LI-MS1
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Help design and deliver the mechanical systems that power advanced aerospace platforms from concept to real-world operation. In this role, you will own hardware development across the full product lifecycle—working hands-on in CAD, analysis, and testing—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable, high-performance systems. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you’ll turn complex challenges into practical solutions and play a key role in bringing mission-ready technology to life.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
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Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Staff Mechanical & Actuated Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect mechanical and actuated systems on the X-BAT platform, perform the detailed design of complex mechanical assemblies such as uplocks, doors, flight controls, landing gear, and wing fold, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Design complex electro-mechanical or hydro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft\nOwn the full design process: concept, CAD design, analysis, tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and drawing release\nPerform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA\nPrototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability\nCollaborate with electrical, avionics, hydraulics, flight controls, and propulsion teams\nSupport pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering\n7+ years in mechanical or mechanism design\nStrong CAD skills (NX preferred)\nKinematic analysis and optimization\nStructural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods\nFEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue\nGD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems\nMaterials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes\nAbility to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams\nA demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nProficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nRTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":130000,"max":200000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Mechanical & Actuated Systems (R5293)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Staff Mechanical & Actuated Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect mechanical and actuated systems on the X-BAT platform, perform the detailed design of complex mechanical assemblies such as uplocks, doors, flight controls, landing gear, and wing fold, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - LRV","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1774616169879,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.\n \nWe are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, field-deployable support systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.\n \nThis position requires deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and aerospace ground systems. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to develop innovative support solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and operational efficiency.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, field-deployable support systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.
This position requires deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and aerospace ground systems. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to develop innovative support solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and operational efficiency.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
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This position requires deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and aerospace ground systems. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to develop innovative support solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and operational efficiency.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, field-deployable support systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, field-deployable support systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, field-deployable support systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is pioneering the development of AI-powered autonomous aircraft for national defense, pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. Our next gen UAS is a next-generation, high-endurance unmanned system designed for deployment in complex, contested environments.
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for our next gen UAS. This role is instrumental in creating robust, field-deployable support systems that enable aircraft operations, maintenance, and sustainment in military environments.
This position requires deep expertise in mechanical design, structural analysis, and aerospace ground systems. You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to develop innovative support solutions that enhance mission effectiveness and operational efficiency.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Do you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Mission Systems Engineer to serve as the mission systems SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will own customer-facing engineering support for payload system issues, transponder system issues, emerging mission-technology integrations, and systems that communicate with external sources or provide data externally.
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You will serve as the bridge between Fleet Support and the mission systems, payload, software, electrical, and communications engineering teams to ensure customers receive expert engineering support for mission-critical capabilities.
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Serve as the mission systems SME for Fleet Support and lead escalated investigations involving payloads, transponders, and externally connected mission systems.\nDiagnose payload integration and performance issues involving power, thermal behavior, compute, configuration, data interfaces, timing, and subsystem interoperability.\nTroubleshoot systems that communicate with external sources or provide data externally, including mission-data outputs, external interfaces, and system-to-system connectivity issues.\nSupport the introduction of emerging technologies and new mission capabilities into the fielded fleet by identifying support risks, validation needs, and integration challenges.\nWork directly with customers, operators, and maintainers to understand mission impact, reproduce issues, and define corrective actions.\nPartner with electrical, software, and RF teams on cross-functional mission-system problems.\nSupport lab validation, hardware integration, test readiness, and field demonstrations related to mission-system fixes.\nCreate technical guidance, interface notes, troubleshooting procedures, and customer-facing documentation for fielded mission capabilities.\nCapture recurring issues and feed lessons learned back into product, systems, and design teams.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.\n5+ years of experience in payload integration, sensor integration, mission systems, avionics integration, or aircraft systems engineering.\nExperience troubleshooting complex systems that span hardware, software, networking, and operational workflows.\nStrong ability to move between high-level mission context and detailed subsystem investigation.\nExperience working across design, integration, test, and field-support environments.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills in customer-facing technical settings.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payloads, radar, transponders, or other externally connected aircraft mission systems.\nExperience with interface control documents, validation planning, and flight-test support.\nExperience introducing new payloads or mission kits into operational fleets.\nExperience with defense, maritime, or expeditionary mission systems.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":140000,"max":210000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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Shield AI is seeking a Senior Mission Systems Engineer to serve as the mission systems SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will own customer-facing engineering support for payload system issues, transponder system issues, emerging mission-technology integrations, and systems that communicate with external sources or provide data externally.
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You will serve as the bridge between Fleet Support and the mission systems, payload, software, electrical, and communications engineering teams to ensure customers receive expert engineering support for mission-critical capabilities.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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The Aircraft Simulation team turns frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft. We own the commit-to-flight pipeline—deterministic aircraft and mission simulation, HITL/SITL integration, CI/CD, and tooling for automated flight qualification testing. Our goal is simple: make AI fly—safely, reliably, and fast.
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As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI’s next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our emergent modeling & simulation tooling. You’ll design, build, and scale novel aircraft subsystem models, develop infrastructure that enables robust automated testing for our next generation XBAT product line, and conduct system performance analysis.
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Develop models and infrastructure for the integrated simulation pipeline in C++.\nDesign deterministic, high-performance simulation tools capable of faster-than-real-time execution for development, testing, and release.\nImplement test scenarios and write unit, system, and regression tests.\nCollaborate across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering to ensure the simulation mirrors real aircraft behavior and mission scenarios.\nContribute to platform-agnostic simulation tooling to accelerate current and future aircraft design and development efforts.\nPerform verification and validation (V&V) analysis activities on modeling tools.\nConduct system performance analysis and generate reports and visualizations.\nUtilize best practices in C++, simulation architecture, and performance engineering.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field.\n7+ years of experience in simulation software development, with emphasis on modern C++ (C++17 or later) and performance optimization.\nStrong understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, aerodynamics, and sensor mechanics.\nProven experience developing or integrating simulation systems for robotics, aerospace, and/or autonomous systems.\nAbility to debug complex build and runtime environments (CMake, package management, logging, and profiling tools).\nExperience with software testing tools (GTest, etc.)\nExperience with simulation V&V.\nStrong collaboration and communication skills across software, hardware, and systems disciplines.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Grasp of real-time and deterministic software design, including multi-threading, synchronization, and memory management.\nExperience with DevOps-integrated simulation workflows, including CI/CD and automated hardware testing environments.\nWorking knowledge of Python for data analysis, test automation, or simulation orchestration.\nFamiliarity with aircraft and flight physics modeling.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":150000,"max":220000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"Staff Engineer, Modeling & Simulation (R4869)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Aircraft Simulation team turns frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft. We own the commit-to-flight pipeline—deterministic aircraft and mission simulation, HITL/SITL integration, CI/CD, and tooling for automated flight qualification testing. Our goal is simple: make AI fly—safely, reliably, and fast.
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As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI’s next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our emergent modeling & simulation tooling. You’ll design, build, and scale novel aircraft subsystem models, develop infrastructure that enables robust automated testing for our next generation XBAT product line, and conduct system performance analysis.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784065474350,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Operational Safety Specialist plays a central role in strengthening both proactive and reactive safety programs across Shield AI’s flight operations and ground environments. This position focuses on the execution and continuous improvement of auditing, safety metrics, investigations, and safety promotion activities spanning multiple aircraft programs. The role is instrumental in preparing Shield AI’s safety programs for global scale and growth. \nYou will work closely with Flight Safety, Ground Operations, Airworthiness, Engineering, EH&S, and Program teams to ensure operational hazards are identified early, tracked effectively, and addressed through closure. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; is detail-oriented; and brings strong analytical and communication skills to support the development of a world-class safety culture. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Operational Safety Specialist plays a central role in strengthening both proactive and reactive safety programs across Shield AI’s flight operations and ground environments. This position focuses on the execution and continuous improvement of auditing, safety metrics, investigations, and safety promotion activities spanning multiple aircraft programs. The role is instrumental in preparing Shield AI’s safety programs for global scale and growth.
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You will work closely with Flight Safety, Ground Operations, Airworthiness, Engineering, EH&S, and Program teams to ensure operational hazards are identified early, tracked effectively, and addressed through closure. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; is detail-oriented; and brings strong analytical and communication skills to support the development of a world-class safety culture.
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Conduct audits of ground procedures and operational practices across the enterprise to ensure compliance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions. \nDevelop, maintain, and report leading and lagging safety metrics to drive transparency and continuous improvement. \nOwn and manage the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process, ensuring findings are logged, analyzed, assigned, and closed on schedule. \nLead the Safety Promotions program, including communications, awareness campaigns, and training touchpoints. \nLead medium- and lower-priority mishap and near-miss investigations, ensuring proper root cause analysis, documentation, and follow-through. \nMaintain the Operational Risk Registry for the V-BAT platform and coordinate with engineering and operational stakeholders to ensure risks are properly assessed and updated. \nCollaborate with Airworthiness and System Safety teams to align operational and engineering safety efforts. \nContribute to cross-functional safety reviews, readiness assessments, and operational approval activities. \nSupport customer reporting obligations and engagements related to operational safety performance. \nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, safety, aviation, or related discipline (or equivalent operational experience). \n3–5+ years of experience in aviation safety, flight or ground operations, UAS operations, or safety management systems. \nFamiliarity with SMS principles, operational audits, and mishap investigation processes. \nAbility to work effectively across diverse operational environments with multiple stakeholders. \nStrong analytical skills and proficiency with safety or quality tracking systems. \nStrong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in producing investigation reports and safety summaries. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting UAS flight operations or military/rapid-deployment aviation environments. \nExperience developing safety promotion or training materials. \nFamiliarity with risk management frameworks and operational assurance tools. \nFormal training in mishap investigation methodologies (HFACS, TapRooT, RCA). \nExperience with safety data analysis or safety‑related software tools. \nDemonstrated field experience supporting flightline or mission operations. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":120000,"max":180000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Operational Safety Specialist (R5306)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Operational Safety Specialist plays a central role in strengthening both proactive and reactive safety programs across Shield AI’s flight operations and ground environments. This position focuses on the execution and continuous improvement of auditing, safety metrics, investigations, and safety promotion activities spanning multiple aircraft programs. The role is instrumental in preparing Shield AI’s safety programs for global scale and growth.
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You will work closely with Flight Safety, Ground Operations, Airworthiness, Engineering, EH&S, and Program teams to ensure operational hazards are identified early, tracked effectively, and addressed through closure. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; is detail-oriented; and brings strong analytical and communication skills to support the development of a world-class safety culture.
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#LI-AD6
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["United States","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1776129629105,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Staff Operational Analyst to contribute to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s aircraft systems. In this role, you will perform analysis at the component, system, mission and campaign levels to evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our aircraft across multiple domains, missions and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance, inform design trade-offs, and improve mission outcomes. \n\nThis position requires a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation (M&S), data science, and operational analysis techniques. Your analyses will directly support product decisions and customer engagements by helping demonstrate how Shield AI’s AI-powered platforms perform in realistic and contested operational environments. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Staff Operational Analyst to contribute to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s aircraft systems. In this role, you will perform analysis at the component, system, mission and campaign levels to evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our aircraft across multiple domains, missions and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance, inform design trade-offs, and improve mission outcomes.
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This position requires a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation (M&S), data science, and operational analysis techniques. Your analyses will directly support product decisions and customer engagements by helping demonstrate how Shield AI’s AI-powered platforms perform in realistic and contested operational environments.
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Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math domain.\n7+ years of experience in operational analysis, modeling & simulation, operations research, or related defense or aerospace roles.\nActive Secret at minimum, preferred active Top-Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one).\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Prior experience in force-on-force analysis, CONOPS development, or military campaign modeling.\n\nExpertise in applicable design reference mission development such as OCA or SEAD.\n\n\nFamiliarity with DoD acquisition processes, tools (Brawler, ESAMS, etc.), Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), and military operational testing\n\nDoD Program experience as analysis task lead\n\n\nPrior experience in systems engineering product development lifecycle (SysML or MBSE preferred)\n\nExpertise providing program critical analysis for system design and integration/test.\n\n\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":220000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis (R4757)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a Staff Operational Analyst to contribute to the modeling, simulation, and analysis of Shield AI’s aircraft systems. In this role, you will perform analysis at the component, system, mission and campaign levels to evaluate the effectiveness, survivability, and operational impact of our aircraft across multiple domains, missions and applications. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to assess system performance, inform design trade-offs, and improve mission outcomes.
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This position requires a strong working knowledge of military operations, modeling & simulation (M&S), data science, and operational analysis techniques. Your analyses will directly support product decisions and customer engagements by helping demonstrate how Shield AI’s AI-powered platforms perform in realistic and contested operational environments.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Avionics","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1770684271984,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production. \n \nYou will help us build a team of world class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply!\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production.
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\nYou will help us build a team of world class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply!
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs the Battery owner, you will be responsible for all aspects of battery systems for X-BAT, the Launch and Recovery Vehicle, and ground equipment. This includes the architecture, design, qualification, integration, and deployment to production.
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\nYou will help us build a team of world class engineers to support all design needs. A vertically integrated battery pack design will enable top performance, ease of integration, reliability, and rapid supply chain procurement. If you enjoy working cross-functionally and solving hard problems, please apply!
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer to join the V-BAT propulsion engineering team. This role is for an engineer who can own mechanical design from concept through production release, while also performing the mechanical analysis required to prove that the design works.
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This is not a pure analysis role and not a pure CAD role. The right candidate is a hands-on mechanical engineer who can create excellent hardware, justify design decisions with sound engineering analysis, and own the details required to get flight-critical propulsion hardware into production.
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Design propulsion system components and subsystems for V-BAT, including:\n\nFuel and oil delivery hardware\nTwo-stroke engine components and supporting hardware\nEngine thermal-control components\nPropeller and ducted-fan-adjacent mechanical hardware\nMounts, brackets, housings, retention features, tubing supports, and related propulsion hardware\n\n\nPerform mechanical analysis to guide and validate your designs, including:\n\nStatic strength and stiffness analysis\nHand calculations and fundamental sizing\nFinite element analysis where appropriate\nFatigue and durability assessment\nVibration and modal analysis\nBolted-joint, bearing, shaft, bracket, and mount analysis\nThermal growth, clearance, and tolerance-stack analysis\nBasic thermal/structural coupling where needed\n\n\nOwn mechanical design trades between mass, stiffness, strength, cost, manufacturability, serviceability, and reliability.\nCreate and maintain high-quality CAD models and drawing packages for propulsion components and assemblies.\nRoute and retain wire harnesses, fuel lines, oil lines, cooling lines, and other propulsion-adjacent tubing or fluid systems.\nOwn engineering change orders, or ECOs, for your components from problem definition through release.\nSupport configuration management for the propulsion system, including accurate documentation of released hardware, prototype configurations, and production cut-ins.\nCoordinate design releases with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, flight test, program management, and other engineering teams.\nOwn and execute verification and validation test campaigns for your hardware\nAnalyze test data from ground and flight testing to determine whether components are meeting structural, thermal, vibration, durability, and reliability requirements.\nWork closely with electrical, mechanical, aero-performance, software, manufacturing, and flight-test engineers to ensure your designs integrate cleanly into the full aircraft.\nInvestigate failures, nonconformances, production escapes, and field issues, then drive corrective actions through design updates, process changes, or test improvements.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, motorsports, or other high-performance mechanical systems.\nProficiency with Siemens NX.\nExperience designing engine, propulsion, fuel, lubrication, thermal management, or rotating machinery systems.\nExperience with wire harness routing, tubing design, and aircraft integration.\nFamiliarity with configuration management and engineering change processes.\nExperience supporting flight test programs or airborne hardware development.\nKnowledge of composites, sheet metal, machined components, castings, and additive manufacturing.\nExperience with environmental, durability, vibration, and qualification testing.\nFamiliarity with FAA, military, or aerospace development practices.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":140000,"max":210000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Propulsion - Mechanical Design (R5389)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer to join the V-BAT propulsion engineering team. This role is for an engineer who can own mechanical design from concept through production release, while also performing the mechanical analysis required to prove that the design works.
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You will design propulsion system components and subsystems, analyze them for strength, stiffness, fatigue, vibration, thermal behavior, manufacturability, and reliability, then drive those designs through prototyping, test, release, and production cut-in.
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This is not a pure analysis role and not a pure CAD role. The right candidate is a hands-on mechanical engineer who can create excellent hardware, justify design decisions with sound engineering analysis, and own the details required to get flight-critical propulsion hardware into production.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a Staff Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities for advanced propulsion and fluid systems used in aerospace and defense applications. This role supports engine integration, fuel systems, oil systems, pumps, and related propulsion hardware from development through production.
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Lead manufacturing engineering support for propulsion and fluid system assemblies \nDevelop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: \nEngines and propulsion systems \nFuel systems and fuel tanks \nOil and lubrication systems \nPumps and fluid control hardware \nAerospace vector and thrust systems \nPartner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility \nDrive root cause investigations and corrective actions for propulsion manufacturing issues \nDevelop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods \nSupport supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews \nLead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing \nSupport system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities \nDefine manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria \nSupport failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives \nCollaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams \nMentor junior manufacturing engineers \n\n"},{"text":"Tools & skills:","content":"\n\n
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7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting propulsion or fluid systems \nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing \nExperience in prototype manufacturing in a startup or rapid-growth environment. \nExperience with: \nEngine assembly and integration \nFuel and oil systems \nPrecision fluid system manufacturing \nAerospace propulsion hardware \nDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adapt to changing priorities. \nKnowledge of manufacturing process development and production scaling \nStrong understanding of DFM/DFA principles \nExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n
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Aerospace or defense industry experience \nExperience supporting turbine, piston, hybrid-electric, or UAV propulsion systems \nKnowledge of pressure systems, leak testing, and fluid handling \nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing and production optimization \nExperience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis \nStrong project management skills, including experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines \nKnowledge of quality standards, such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 \nProficiency in CAD software \n\n\n
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are seeking a Staff Propulsion Systems Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing engineering activities for advanced propulsion and fluid systems used in aerospace and defense applications. This role supports engine integration, fuel systems, oil systems, pumps, and related propulsion hardware from development through production.
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The ideal candidate has deep experience with propulsion-related manufacturing processes, fluid systems integration, and production support for mission-critical hardware.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1774545817356,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAt Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible, and we are looking for a Staff Quality Engineer to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. In this role, you will lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, driving improvements from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production.\n \nYou will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust quality systems in alignment with AS9100 standards, leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. You will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to identify risks, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product quality. Your work will include supporting NPI efforts, establishing control plans and inspection strategies, and using data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.\n\nAs a Staff Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping quality strategy, mentoring team members, and influencing cross-functional decisions without direct authority. This is an opportunity to work hands on with next generation aerospace technology and contribute directly to the delivery of highly reliable autonomous systems that will define the future of aviation.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAt Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible, and we are looking for a Staff Quality Engineer to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. In this role, you will lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, driving improvements from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production.
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\nYou will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust quality systems in alignment with AS9100 standards, leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. You will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to identify risks, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product quality. Your work will include supporting NPI efforts, establishing control plans and inspection strategies, and using data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
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As a Staff Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping quality strategy, mentoring team members, and influencing cross-functional decisions without direct authority. This is an opportunity to work hands on with next generation aerospace technology and contribute directly to the delivery of highly reliable autonomous systems that will define the future of aviation.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAt Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible, and we are looking for a Staff Quality Engineer to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. In this role, you will lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, driving improvements from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production.
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\nYou will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust quality systems in alignment with AS9100 standards, leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. You will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to identify risks, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product quality. Your work will include supporting NPI efforts, establishing control plans and inspection strategies, and using data-driven methods to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783561158238,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Safety Engineer for the X-BAT program will support the development, integration, and verification of system-level safety requirements for this revolutionary next-generation platform. This role bridges engineering design, system safety analysis, airworthiness, and cybersecurity by interrogating technical systems, driving hazard analyses, and ensuring requirements are implemented correctly. This role will be critical to assuring the safe development of the platform in alignment with the high standards of Shield AI. \n \nYou will collaborate closely with the System-Safety /Airworthiness Lead, Systems Engineering, and technical Responsible Engineers to maintain the safety baseline and Hazard Tracking System for X-BAT. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys analytical safety work, can adjust to the speed of innovation, thrives in cross-disciplinary technical environments, and takes ownership in driving system-level safety decisions. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Safety Engineer for the X-BAT program will support the development, integration, and verification of system-level safety requirements for this revolutionary next-generation platform. This role bridges engineering design, system safety analysis, airworthiness, and cybersecurity by interrogating technical systems, driving hazard analyses, and ensuring requirements are implemented correctly. This role will be critical to assuring the safe development of the platform in alignment with the high standards of Shield AI.
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You will collaborate closely with the System-Safety /Airworthiness Lead, Systems Engineering, and technical Responsible Engineers to maintain the safety baseline and Hazard Tracking System for X-BAT. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys analytical safety work, can adjust to the speed of innovation, thrives in cross-disciplinary technical environments, and takes ownership in driving system-level safety decisions.
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Work with System-Safety / Airworthiness Lead to derive, refine, and validate safety requirements for the X-BAT platform and support systems. \nApply system safety engineering methods (e.g. STPA, SSA, FTA, PHA, FMEA) to analyze subsystems, interfaces, and integrated architectures, identifying hazards and mitigation strategies. \nGuide engineering teams in allocating safety requirements and verifying mitigation effectiveness. \nSupport development of the safety case and certification evidence for X-BAT. \nPartner with cybersecurity specialists to develop and validate cybersecurity related safety requirements. \nCollaborate with Systems Engineering to audit, refine, and assure the X-BAT Hazard Tracking System, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and closure of hazards. \nAssist in creating, reviewing, and maintaining airworthiness and technical safety documentation for X-BAT. \nSupport mishap and near miss investigations for the X-BAT platform, providing technical system-level context. \nParticipate in design reviews, safety working groups, and change boards to ensure safety considerations are integrated early in the design lifecycle. \nContribute to risk assessments and support readiness reviews for test, integration, and operational events. \nDirect engagement with Customer and DoD System Safety representatives and alignment of systems, expectations and analysis. \nOther duties as assigned. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Prior experience with UAS or autonomous aircraft platforms. \nExperience with MIL-STD-882, ARP-4761, STANAG safety frameworks, or similar. \nFamiliarity with cybersecurity requirements for safety-critical systems. \nExperience generating or maintaining hazard logs (HTS/Hazard Tracking Systems). \nExperience working in fast-paced development or prototyping environments. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":140000,"max":210000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Safety - X-BAT (R5312)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Safety Engineer for the X-BAT program will support the development, integration, and verification of system-level safety requirements for this revolutionary next-generation platform. This role bridges engineering design, system safety analysis, airworthiness, and cybersecurity by interrogating technical systems, driving hazard analyses, and ensuring requirements are implemented correctly. This role will be critical to assuring the safe development of the platform in alignment with the high standards of Shield AI.
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You will collaborate closely with the System-Safety /Airworthiness Lead, Systems Engineering, and technical Responsible Engineers to maintain the safety baseline and Hazard Tracking System for X-BAT. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys analytical safety work, can adjust to the speed of innovation, thrives in cross-disciplinary technical environments, and takes ownership in driving system-level safety decisions.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Boston, MA","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1755280895829,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThis position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. \n \nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.
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\nShield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
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This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 7+ years of industry experience, OR \nMaster’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 5+ years of industry experience. \nStrong technical background in software engineering. \nStrong proficiency in writing modern C++ code. \nExcellent problem-solving and analytical skills. \nStrong communication and interpersonal skills. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience in the defense, aviation, autonomy, or robotics industry. \nPrior experience as a customer-facing solutions engineer, application engineer, or sales engineer. \nExperience operating in a fast-paced, startup-like, environment. \nAdvanced technical degree, especially in robotics or autonomy related fields \n\n"}],"text":"Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4987)","country":"KR","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Our Applications Engineers are highly technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments.
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In this role, you will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, provide technical expertise and customer support during deployment, and ensure successful integration of Hivemind. You’ll also collaborate internally with engineering teams to develop and test new autonomy capabilities.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"United States","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Software","allLocations":["United States","Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1780359179869,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). \nThe Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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We are seeking skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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Develop high-quality C/C++ code tailored specifically for X-Bat aircraft, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety. \nLeading cross-functional teams to create systems of software features to implement advanced robotic avionics capabilities. \nOwn complex software capabilities from design to production. \nParticipate in architecture, design, and code reviews. \nIntegrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS) \nDevelop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads \nFacilitate the design process for updates to the software system architecture \nUse modern software development tools and processes to capture our existing architecture and design future architectures \nCollaborating to define and extend systems engineering processes \nReport status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership \nDesign and implement systems capable of conducting tests across various environments, including virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations, to facilitate thorough evaluation of software functionality and performance. \nDevelop innovative tools to enhance the frequency and reliability of software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system, fostering improved efficiency and productivity in software development workflows. \nCreate prototypes to validate critical design concepts and assess technical limitations, providing tangible evidence of feasibility and informing decision-making processes. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Strong embedded software development experience in C/C++. \nStrong understanding of Oriented Object Programming and modern C++ features. \nStrong knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software components. \nStrong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals. \nDemonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes. \nExperience producing high-quality technical documentation, including architecture, detailed designs, and test plans. \nProven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast-paced environment \nProactively identify opportunities for improvement within software development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and X-Bat reliability \nB.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Proven background in thriving within fast-paced environments, within startup or R&D settings. \nProven experience in development of military aircrafts. \nCompliance with DO-178C \nDemonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes. \nFamiliar with FPGA development using SystemVerilog. \nReal Time Operating System (RTOS) experience. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":160000,"max":250000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5033)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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We are seeking skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
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The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team, to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Job Description:
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The Ground Control Station (GCS) and Command & Control (C2) Software team builds the mission planning, command & control, and post-mission debrief systems that enable operators to seamlessly manage complex, multi-domain unmanned missions. We combine deep desktop application development, modern map-centric interfaces, robust backend integrations, and platform-specific control protocols to deliver a world-class operator experience across air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables. In this role, you will focus on building Ground Control Station software, advanced mission planners, post-mission debrief utilities, and general C2 interfaces. You will work across C++, Qt/QML, QGroundControl (QGC), and full-stack technologies to translate autonomous platform capabilities into intuitive, low-latency, and highly reliable control systems.
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In this role, you will design and develop major GCS features, mentor mid-level engineers, and represent the GCS/C2 team directly to autonomy capability teams, flight operations, and external partners. It's a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy designing user-facing controls and mission-critical systems and want to see their code drive complex real-world operations.
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BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.\nTypically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.\nStrong proficiency in C++, with experience developing complex, multi-threaded, or latency-sensitive desktop applications.\nExperience building responsive user interfaces using Qt/QML (or similar modern UI frameworks).\nHands-on experience customizing, extending, or building with QGroundControl (QGC) or similar open-source/proprietary ground station software.\nExperience full-stack or building backend in C/C++, Python, TypeScript, or Go, including service orchestration, command/status interfaces, and data pipelines between UI, ground services, and vehicle-side components.\nDeep familiarity with networked and distributed systems, including UDP/TCP transport, custom binary protocols, reliable messaging, pub-sub/IPC middleware, and serialization/IDL tooling.\nExperience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software design, implementation, debugging, testing, and code review while maintaining strong engineering judgment, validation discipline, and ownership of final technical decisions.\nDemonstrated experience owning a major software capability or system from architecture through field delivery.\nTrack record of mentoring engineers and growing technical talent.\nExperience authoring or negotiating interface contracts, schemas, or ICDs with internal or external stakeholders.\nStrong debugging and profiling skills, including diagnosing memory leaks, UI responsiveness bottlenecks, and network latency issues.\nAbility to obtain a SECRET clearance.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), map rendering engines (e.g., Mapbox, Cesium, Esri, QGC Map Engine), and 2D/3D spatial data visualization.\nFamiliarity with video streaming protocols and multimedia frameworks (e.g., RTSP, WebRTC, GStreamer, H.264/H.265 video codecs).\nExperience developing post-mission telemetry analysis, log parsing, or interactive playback/debrief systems.\nFamiliarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and deploying C2 services to local, edge, or cloud environments.\nExperience with platform control / autopilot protocols (e.g., MAVLink, STANAG 4586) or DoD C2 standards (e.g., A-GRA, UCI, OMS).\nExperience working closely with flight operators, pilots, or military stakeholders to gather feedback and refine user workflows.\nActive Secret or Top Secret clearance.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":230000},"text":"Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Ground Control Station (GCS) and Command & Control (C2) Software team builds the mission planning, command & control, and post-mission debrief systems that enable operators to seamlessly manage complex, multi-domain unmanned missions. We combine deep desktop application development, modern map-centric interfaces, robust backend integrations, and platform-specific control protocols to deliver a world-class operator experience across air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables. In this role, you will focus on building Ground Control Station software, advanced mission planners, post-mission debrief utilities, and general C2 interfaces. You will work across C++, Qt/QML, QGroundControl (QGC), and full-stack technologies to translate autonomous platform capabilities into intuitive, low-latency, and highly reliable control systems.
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In this role, you will design and develop major GCS features, mentor mid-level engineers, and represent the GCS/C2 team directly to autonomy capability teams, flight operations, and external partners. It's a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy designing user-facing controls and mission-critical systems and want to see their code drive complex real-world operations.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1720031068975,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nShield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.\n \nThis role is ideal for engineers with 7+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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\nThis role is ideal for engineers with 7+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a Structural Analyst to support the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical, Systems, Propulsion, and Aerospace Engineers to ensure the structural integrity of our lightweight, high-performance aircraft. You will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of airframe structures and components, ensuring they meet performance, weight, and safety requirements.
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\nThis role is ideal for engineers with 7+ years of experience looking to gain expertise in finite element analysis (FEA), composite materials, mechanical testing, and aircraft loads analysis in a fast-paced, high-tech aerospace environment.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - LRV","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779411613879,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAre you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!\nAs a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex structural systems for the launch and recovery vehicle and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.\nYou’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex structural systems for the launch and recovery vehicle and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Design complex structures for the autonomous aircraft launch and recovery system\nOwn the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release\nPerform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA\nPrototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability\nCollaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, manufacturing, and test teams\nSupport pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing on the pathway to production and field deployment\nParticipate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making forums related to structural systems.\nIdentify opportunities to improve design processes, configuration management, and team workflows for increased engineering velocity and design quality.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems\nFamiliarity with electro-mechanical actuators\nProficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis\nHands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby)\nMIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience\nAbility to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":136730,"max":205096},"text":"Staff Engineer, Structural Designer (R4937)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
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As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex structural systems for the launch and recovery vehicle and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals.
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You’ll work across disciplines to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness in one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - MEG","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","Boston, MA","San Diego, California","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1748014837995,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nAt Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Lead Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.\n \nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Lead Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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\nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.
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At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Lead Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft.
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\nThis role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.
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The Hivemind Platform Team at Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Requirements Engineer to join our team.
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The Hivemind Enterprise product is a software development kit (SDK) that enables scalable design, deployment, evaluation, and iteration of autonomy architectures for a wide range of robotic platforms. Hivemind Enterprise is a highly technical software product providing tools and user interfaces to support multiple user personae, ranging from AI developers to test engineers.
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As a Requirements Engineer for Hivemind at Shield AI, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary systems engineering team, working collaboratively with Product, technical individual contributors, Test / Quality Assurance team members, and systems modelers to translate product user stories into clear engineering requirements with testable metrics.
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This role involves defining, modeling, and validating the Hivemind software system and its applications. It is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring expertise in requirements formulation, traceability, management, systems modeling, and knowledge of autonomous software pipelines. While the primary focus is requirements development, this role also supports system model development as part of a broader systems engineering function and requires close collaboration with systems modelers to ensure consistency between requirements, system architecture, and system behavior across the Hivemind SDK.
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Requirements development: Work cross-functionally with Product Managers, technical individual contributors, and Quality Assurance team members to translate high-level customer feature requests into clear, detailed technical requirements aligned with product vision and roadmap. Ensure requirements are actionable by engineering teams and testable through defined metrics and acceptance criteria.
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Requirements analysis: Identify dependencies, constraints, edge cases, and risks within proposed product or technical requirements. Ensure all requirements are feasible, testable, and aligned with business objectives and technical constraints.
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\nDocumentation and modeling: Author clear and well-structured documentation, including acceptance criteria, traceability links, and system models. Use requirement management tools to maintain clarity, consistency, and traceability.
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\nValidation and verification: Collaborate with the Quality Assurance, Test, and development teams to validate that requirements are implemented correctly. Support test case development and define strategies for requirement traceability and verification coverage, ensuring that an implementation satisfies requirements.
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Requirements management: Track and manage requirements throughout the development lifecycle. Maintain version control, document requirement changes, and assess the impact of updates to ensure consistent alignment with the product’s technical and functional intent.
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Cross-functional alignment: Serve as the point of integration between customer intent and engineering execution. Facilitate communication across disciplines to reduce ambiguity, align expectations, and ensure clarity throughout design, development, and delivery. Participate in reviews and walkthroughs to confirm stakeholder alignment.
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\nSystems modeling support: Collaborate with systems modelers to contribute to the development and maintenance of system models that capture system architecture, behavior, and interfaces. Use models to improve requirement clarity, traceability, and validation, and ensure alignment between requirements and the evolving system design.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Hivemind Platform Team at Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Requirements Engineer to join our team.
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The Hivemind Enterprise product is a software development kit (SDK) that enables scalable design, deployment, evaluation, and iteration of autonomy architectures for a wide range of robotic platforms. Hivemind Enterprise is a highly technical software product providing tools and user interfaces to support multiple user personae, ranging from AI developers to test engineers.
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As a Requirements Engineer for Hivemind at Shield AI, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary systems engineering team, working collaboratively with Product, technical individual contributors, Test / Quality Assurance team members, and systems modelers to translate product user stories into clear engineering requirements with testable metrics.
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This role involves defining, modeling, and validating the Hivemind software system and its applications. It is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring expertise in requirements formulation, traceability, management, systems modeling, and knowledge of autonomous software pipelines. While the primary focus is requirements development, this role also supports system model development as part of a broader systems engineering function and requires close collaboration with systems modelers to ensure consistency between requirements, system architecture, and system behavior across the Hivemind SDK.
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Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Melbourne","team":"AUS","allLocations":["Melbourne"]},"createdAt":1780357289235,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a member of the Australian Engineering Team, you will contribute to the design and integration of solutions across the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks. This role supports the growth and capability maturation of the Hivemind Solutions division in Australia, enabling delivery for key customer programs and internal R&D initiatives.\n \nIn this role, you will collaborate closely with:\nProgram leadership to define the appropriate systems engineering scope and level of effort.\nSystem Design Teams (e.g., Human Factors, UX, Architecture) to decompose solution designs into actionable technical detail.\nDevelopment, Integration, and Test teams to define and evolve system architectures supporting autonomy, perception, and mission‑level behaviors.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a member of the Australian Engineering Team, you will contribute to the design and integration of solutions across the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks. This role supports the growth and capability maturation of the Hivemind Solutions division in Australia, enabling delivery for key customer programs and internal R&D initiatives.
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Eligibility to obtain an Australian NV1 (Secret) clearance.\nAbility to access and handle ITAR‑controlled and Australian export‑controlled technical data.\n\n"}],"text":"Staff Engineer, Systems (R4943)","country":"AU","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a member of the Australian Engineering Team, you will contribute to the design and integration of solutions across the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks. This role supports the growth and capability maturation of the Hivemind Solutions division in Australia, enabling delivery for key customer programs and internal R&D initiatives.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThis role is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring experience with safety-critical software systems and familiarity with airborne software safety processes (DO-178C, ARP4761, ARP4754A, and/or MIL-HDBK-516C). It requires strong software system intuition, and a software engineering background. You will serve as a safety authority across the Hivemind platform team, ensuring that safety considerations are built into architecture decisions, requirements, code, and verification strategies from the outset - not bolted on at the end.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThis role is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring experience with safety-critical software systems and familiarity with airborne software safety processes (DO-178C, ARP4761, ARP4754A, and/or MIL-HDBK-516C). It requires strong software system intuition, and a software engineering background. You will serve as a safety authority across the Hivemind platform team, ensuring that safety considerations are built into architecture decisions, requirements, code, and verification strategies from the outset - not bolted on at the end.
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YouTube.
Job Description:
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Manufacturing Engineering","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1765780081585,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis, release, fabrication, and prove-out) ensuring safe, repeatable, first-time-right assembly. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety to deliver robust tooling that supports pilot builds through rate production. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis, release, fabrication, and prove-out) ensuring safe, repeatable, first-time-right assembly. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety to deliver robust tooling that supports pilot builds through rate production.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis, release, fabrication, and prove-out) ensuring safe, repeatable, first-time-right assembly. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety to deliver robust tooling that supports pilot builds through rate production.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support development of the X-BAT aircraft. Our team is designing a flight critical, custom avionics system to support communications, compute, AI, power, telemetry, and all other needed aircraft systems.
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\nAn Avionics Specialist supports the entire Avionics team and other cross-functional teams. It is an essential role spanning design, verification, procurement, manufacturing, and test.
","id":"a918e92a-3cc6-47df-bc74-4e2781d226d4","lists":[{"text":"What you'll do:","content":"\nSet up and execute test campaigns for custom circuits and sub-systems such as verifying logic levels, voltage rails, and basic circuit functions\nSupport engineers through environmental qualification that includes temperature, vibration, altitude, humidity, etc.\nDebug and root cause system and circuit issues\nDesign, verify, and deploy simple PCBAs\nArchitect, design, and build complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies\nAssist with equipment procurement, set up lab space, and help set up prototype avionics manufacturing\nCapture results detailed and clear documentation\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n2+ years' experience working in an electrical engineering environment and using test equipment such as an oscilloscope, multimeter, thermal chamber, etc.\nProficiency reading electrical circuit schematics and applying them to root cause analysis\nHands-on experience with harness design and build\nFamiliarity with CAD software such as Altium or equivalent\nFamiliarity with a PLM system such as Arena or equivalent\nAbility to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams\nA demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":36,"max":54,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage"},"text":"Staff Engineering Specialist, Avionics (R5109)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nWe are growing the Avionics Engineering team to support development of the X-BAT aircraft. Our team is designing a flight critical, custom avionics system to support communications, compute, AI, power, telemetry, and all other needed aircraft systems.
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\nAn Avionics Specialist supports the entire Avionics team and other cross-functional teams. It is an essential role spanning design, verification, procurement, manufacturing, and test.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Legal Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Security","allLocations":["Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1781305420718,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage and administer the organization’s industrial security program in support of classified government contracts and secure operations. The FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility security matters and ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD regulations, and customer-specific security requirements.\nThe ideal candidate has experience managing classified programs, administering personnel security processes, maintaining compliance with DCSA requirements, and supporting secure facilities operating at the Secret and Top Secret levels.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage and administer the organization’s industrial security program in support of classified government contracts and secure operations. The FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility security matters and ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD regulations, and customer-specific security requirements.
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The ideal candidate has experience managing classified programs, administering personnel security processes, maintaining compliance with DCSA requirements, and supporting secure facilities operating at the Secret and Top Secret levels.
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Administer and oversee the company’s industrial security program in accordance with NISPOM, DCSA guidance, and government customer requirements.\nServe as the primary liaison with DCSA, government security representatives, and internal leadership regarding security matters.\nManage personnel security actions, including clearance processing, visit requests, indoctrinations, debriefings, and access determinations.\nMaintain accurate security records in DISS, NBIS, and other government security systems.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain facility security policies, procedures, and training programs.\nConduct security education, annual refresher training, and insider threat awareness training for cleared personnel.\nOversee classified document control, storage, transmission, destruction, and accountability processes.\nEnsure compliance with physical security requirements for closed areas, secure rooms, alarms, and classified storage containers.\nSupport government inspections, self-inspections, audits, and corrective action plans.\nCoordinate and process classified visit certifications and foreign travel/security reporting requirements.\nAssist program teams with contract security classification specifications (DD254s) and security requirements implementation.\nSupport insider threat program activities and coordinate with company leadership and cybersecurity personnel as required.\nMaintain readiness for DCSA assessments and ensure timely resolution of security findings.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.\n4–8 years of industrial security or related security management experience.\nExperience serving in an FSO or Assistant FSO role supporting cleared defense contractor environments.\nStrong working knowledge of NISPOM, DCSA processes, and classified information handling procedures.\nExperience using DISS, NBIS, NISS, and related government security systems.\nAbility to interpret DD254s and implement contract-specific security requirements.\nExperience conducting security training, inspections, and compliance assessments.\nExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and maintain strict attention to detail.\nActive Top Secret security clearance required.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":100000,"max":150000},"text":"Staff Facility Security Officer (R5220)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a Facility Security Officer (FSO) to manage and administer the organization’s industrial security program in support of classified government contracts and secure operations. The FSO will serve as the primary point of contact for all facility security matters and ensure compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD regulations, and customer-specific security requirements.
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The ideal candidate has experience managing classified programs, administering personnel security processes, maintaining compliance with DCSA requirements, and supporting secure facilities operating at the Secret and Top Secret levels.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1782283061266,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Structures Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for providing technical ownership of V-BAT airframe, structural, mechanical, and repair-related sustainment issues across the fielded fleet.\nThis role evaluates structural damage, wear, cracking, deformation, fatigue concerns, impact damage, hard landing effects, mishap findings, and recurring mechanical issues to determine appropriate repair, disposition, inspection, retrofit, or escalation paths. The Structures Engineer ensures structural repairs, service guidance, and configuration changes are technically sound, properly documented, and coordinated through the appropriate engineering and configuration control processes.\nThis role partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, the Material Review Board, Configuration Management, and Operations to support safe, timely, and practical sustainment decisions that protect fleet readiness, customer support, and long-term aircraft serviceability.\nThe Structures Engineer must balance engineering rigor with field support urgency, providing technically defensible recommendations while enabling practical repair and return-to-service outcomes for deployed aircraft.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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The Structures Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for providing technical ownership of V-BAT airframe, structural, mechanical, and repair-related sustainment issues across the fielded fleet.
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This role evaluates structural damage, wear, cracking, deformation, fatigue concerns, impact damage, hard landing effects, mishap findings, and recurring mechanical issues to determine appropriate repair, disposition, inspection, retrofit, or escalation paths. The Structures Engineer ensures structural repairs, service guidance, and configuration changes are technically sound, properly documented, and coordinated through the appropriate engineering and configuration control processes.
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This role partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, the Material Review Board, Configuration Management, and Operations to support safe, timely, and practical sustainment decisions that protect fleet readiness, customer support, and long-term aircraft serviceability.
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The Structures Engineer must balance engineering rigor with field support urgency, providing technically defensible recommendations while enabling practical repair and return-to-service outcomes for deployed aircraft.
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Own technical evaluation of V-BAT airframe, structural, mechanical, and repair-related sustainment issues across the fielded fleet.\nAssess field-reported structural damage, wear, cracking, deformation, corrosion, impact damage, fatigue concerns, hard landing effects, handling damage, and operational wear.\nEvaluate structural findings from field returns, depot inspections, mishaps, maintenance events, manufacturing escapes, and recurring fleet issues.\nProvide engineering recommendations for repair, rework, use-as-is, replacement, inspection, retrofit, or escalation based on technical risk and fleet impact.\nSupport Material Review Board activity by providing structural engineering input for nonconforming airframe, mechanical, composite, metallic, bonded, or fastened assemblies.\nDevelop, review, or approve structural repair instructions, inspection criteria, service guidance, and field or depot repair procedures.\nPartner with Fleet Support, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Sustainment Engineering, and Operations to resolve structural issues impacting readiness or customer support.\nSupport root cause investigations for structural failures, recurring mechanical issues, fatigue-related findings, or field-reported damage trends.\nAssess whether structural issues affect aircraft safety, airworthiness, mission readiness, configuration, service life, maintainability, or customer operations.\nProvide technical input to retrofit plans, design improvements, service bulletins, maintenance releases, and fleet-wide inspection or repair campaigns.\nEnsure structural repairs, deviations, and design or configuration changes are documented and coordinated through appropriate configuration control and engineering change processes.\nReview drawings, models, specifications, inspection results, test data, repair records, and field evidence to support technical dispositions.\nIdentify recurring structural or mechanical issues that require corrective action, design improvement, maintenance procedure updates, or fleet-level mitigation.\nSupport development of repair limits, inspection intervals, allowable damage criteria, and practical field maintenance guidance where appropriate.\nCoordinate with manufacturing and depot teams to ensure repair methods are executable, repeatable, inspectable, and aligned with engineering intent.\nProvide timely technical guidance to support urgent field, depot, or customer-impacting sustainment issues.\nSupport X-BAT lessons learned where V-BAT structural sustainment experience can inform future sustainment, design-for-maintainability, repairability, and lifecycle planning.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.\n5+ years of experience in aerospace structures, mechanical engineering, airframe sustainment, aircraft repair, structural analysis, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, or complex hardware sustainment.\nDemonstrated experience evaluating structural damage, mechanical failures, nonconformances, field issues, repair options, or fleet-impacting hardware concerns.\nStrong understanding of metallic and/or composite structures, bonded assemblies, fastened joints, airframe hardware, load paths, fatigue, damage tolerance, structural repair methods, and inspection criteria.\nExperience developing or supporting engineering dispositions, repair instructions, inspection criteria, rework plans, service guidance, or maintenance procedures.\nAbility to evaluate field damage and recommend practical, technically defensible repair or disposition paths under time-sensitive operational conditions.\nExperience working with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Fleet Support, MRB, Configuration Management, or Operations teams to resolve technical issues.\nFamiliarity with engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, configuration control, nonconformance processes, engineering change processes, and technical documentation.\nAbility to assess structural risk in terms of safety, readiness, service life, customer impact, maintainability, and fleet-level exposure.\nStrong problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate ambiguous field reports, determine likely failure modes, and define next steps for inspection, analysis, repair, or escalation.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document technical findings, repair rationale, risk assessments, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.\nAbility to operate independently as a senior technical IC and drive resolution of complex sustainment issues without requiring close direction.\nAbility to balance engineering rigor, configuration discipline, operational urgency, and practical field execution.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with unmanned aircraft systems, aviation sustainment, aerospace manufacturing, defense products, fielded aircraft, or deployed hardware systems.\nExperience with composite aircraft structures, bonded repairs, metallic airframe repairs, structural substantiation, fatigue evaluation, damage tolerance, or stress analysis.\nFamiliarity with MRB, RCCA, FRACAS, ECO/ECR processes, service bulletins, maintenance releases, depot repair, field repair, or fleet retrofit execution.\nExperience supporting structural repairs, inspections, or dispositions in aviation, aerospace, rotorcraft, fixed-wing aircraft, missiles, robotics, or other high-reliability hardware environments.\nExperience with CAD, PLM, ERP, finite element analysis, hand calculations, structural test data, inspection data, or failure analysis tools.\nExperience supporting customer-facing or fielded product issues where technical recommendations directly affect readiness, safety, or return-to-service decisions.\nExperience working in a startup, high-growth, defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nAdvanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline preferred but not required.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":140000,"max":210000},"text":"Staff Field Services Engineer, Structures (R5259)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Structures Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for providing technical ownership of V-BAT airframe, structural, mechanical, and repair-related sustainment issues across the fielded fleet.
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This role evaluates structural damage, wear, cracking, deformation, fatigue concerns, impact damage, hard landing effects, mishap findings, and recurring mechanical issues to determine appropriate repair, disposition, inspection, retrofit, or escalation paths. The Structures Engineer ensures structural repairs, service guidance, and configuration changes are technically sound, properly documented, and coordinated through the appropriate engineering and configuration control processes.
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This role partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, the Material Review Board, Configuration Management, and Operations to support safe, timely, and practical sustainment decisions that protect fleet readiness, customer support, and long-term aircraft serviceability.
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The Structures Engineer must balance engineering rigor with field support urgency, providing technically defensible recommendations while enabling practical repair and return-to-service outcomes for deployed aircraft.
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#LI-KC5
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Growth Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Sales Solutions Engineering","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Remote"]},"createdAt":1784767060980,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is hiring a Hivemind Field Solutions Engineerto support technical sales, customer engagements, demonstrations, and capture activities for Hivemind across the Americas region.\nThis role will serve as a customer-facing technical expert for Hivemind, helping translate customer mission needs into credible, technically feasible solutions. The FSE will partner closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering, Customer Engagement, and Program teams to support demos, technical interchange meetings, RFIs, RFPs, white papers, and customer-specific solution development.\nThis position requires a strong technical foundation in autonomy, mission software, simulation, and AI-enabled systems. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with Department of War simulation environments, live-virtual-constructive training and test ecosystems, synthetic environments, image-generation systems, and/or synthetic data workflows. This person should be comfortable explaining complex technical systems to customers, shaping demos around mission objectives, and feeding customer insights back into product and engineering teams.\nThe Field Solutions Engineering team acts as a BD force multiplier, bridging Shield AI’s technical roadmap to customer needs and ensuring customer-facing solutions are accurate, feasible, and mission-relevant.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is hiring a Hivemind Field Solutions Engineer to support technical sales, customer engagements, demonstrations, and capture activities for Hivemind across the Americas region.
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This role will serve as a customer-facing technical expert for Hivemind, helping translate customer mission needs into credible, technically feasible solutions. The FSE will partner closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering, Customer Engagement, and Program teams to support demos, technical interchange meetings, RFIs, RFPs, white papers, and customer-specific solution development.
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This position requires a strong technical foundation in autonomy, mission software, simulation, and AI-enabled systems. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with Department of War simulation environments, live-virtual-constructive training and test ecosystems, synthetic environments, image-generation systems, and/or synthetic data workflows. This person should be comfortable explaining complex technical systems to customers, shaping demos around mission objectives, and feeding customer insights back into product and engineering teams.
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The Field Solutions Engineering team acts as a BD force multiplier, bridging Shield AI’s technical roadmap to customer needs and ensuring customer-facing solutions are accurate, feasible, and mission-relevant.
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7+ years of experience in solutions engineering, field applications engineering, systems engineering, technical sales, autonomy, robotics, simulation, defense software, or related technical customer-facing roles.\nStrong technical understanding of autonomy, AI-enabled systems, mission software, simulation environments, or complex defense technology systems.\nExperience supporting customer-facing technical engagements such as demos, technical briefings, proposal support, integration discussions, or technical interchange meetings.\nDemonstrated experience with one or more of the following areas: Department of War simulation systems, live-virtual-constructive environments, synthetic training environments, synthetic data generation, image-generation systems, simulation-based test and evaluation, or mission rehearsal workflows.\nAbility to translate customer mission needs into technically feasible solution concepts, requirements, demos, and product feedback.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical, operational, BD, and leadership audiences.\nAbility to work cross-functionally with Business Development, Product Management, Engineering, Customer Engagement, and Program teams.\nStrong judgment in representing product capabilities, limitations, and roadmap dependencies to customers.\nAbility to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and execute in a fast-paced environment.\nWillingness and ability to travel for customer engagements, demonstrations, exercises, and internal meetings.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Direct experience supporting Department of War simulation, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, training, experimentation, or mission rehearsal programs.\nExperience with LVC architectures, simulation interoperability, synthetic environments, constructive entities, digital twins, or operational test environments.\nExperience with image-generation systems, synthetic imagery, AI-generated training data, computer vision datasets, sensor simulation, or perception model evaluation.\nHands-on experience with Python, Linux, APIs, SDKs, simulation tooling, autonomy software, robotics middleware, or technical prototyping.\nFamiliarity with autonomy development workflows, including simulation-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, mission rehearsal, test automation, or scenario generation.\nExperience working with U.S. DoD customers, defense primes, government labs, test ranges, training organizations, or operational units.\nExperience supporting proposals, RFIs, RFPs, white papers, technical volumes, or capture activities.\nPrior military, defense, aerospace, robotics, or advanced simulation experience.\nActive U.S. security clearance.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":180000,"max":270000},"text":"Staff Field Solutions Engineer (R5343)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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Shield AI is hiring a Hivemind Field Solutions Engineer to support technical sales, customer engagements, demonstrations, and capture activities for Hivemind across the Americas region.
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This role will serve as a customer-facing technical expert for Hivemind, helping translate customer mission needs into credible, technically feasible solutions. The FSE will partner closely with Business Development, Product, Engineering, Customer Engagement, and Program teams to support demos, technical interchange meetings, RFIs, RFPs, white papers, and customer-specific solution development.
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This position requires a strong technical foundation in autonomy, mission software, simulation, and AI-enabled systems. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with Department of War simulation environments, live-virtual-constructive training and test ecosystems, synthetic environments, image-generation systems, and/or synthetic data workflows. This person should be comfortable explaining complex technical systems to customers, shaping demos around mission objectives, and feeding customer insights back into product and engineering teams.
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The Field Solutions Engineering team acts as a BD force multiplier, bridging Shield AI’s technical roadmap to customer needs and ensuring customer-facing solutions are accurate, feasible, and mission-relevant.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"People Experience Division","location":"Remote","team":"People Experience","allLocations":["Remote","Boston, MA","Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California","San Francisco, California","Washington, DC"]},"createdAt":1779118900098,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nWe are looking for a highly strategic and execution-focused Staff Hardware Recruiter to help scale some of the most critical engineering organizations within the company. This person will own full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering functions with a particular emphasis on Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Avionics, and other highly specialized technical domains supporting next-generation aerospace and autonomous systems development.\nThis is not a traditional recruiting role. We are looking for someone who can operate as a true talent partner to engineering leadership — helping shape hiring strategy, influence workforce planning, drive prioritization discipline, and build scalable pipelines for some of the hardest-to-hire technical talent in the industry.\nThe ideal candidate thrives in high-growth, high-ambiguity environments and brings a strong track record of closing senior and niche hardware engineering talent while balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder partnership.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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We are looking for a highly strategic and execution-focused Staff Hardware Recruiter to help scale some of the most critical engineering organizations within the company. This person will own full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering functions with a particular emphasis on Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Avionics, and other highly specialized technical domains supporting next-generation aerospace and autonomous systems development.
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This is not a traditional recruiting role. We are looking for someone who can operate as a true talent partner to engineering leadership — helping shape hiring strategy, influence workforce planning, drive prioritization discipline, and build scalable pipelines for some of the hardest-to-hire technical talent in the industry.
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The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth, high-ambiguity environments and brings a strong track record of closing senior and niche hardware engineering talent while balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder partnership.
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Own full-cycle recruiting for highly specialized hardware engineering roles across Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Embedded Systems, Avionics, PCB Design, Power Distribution, RF, Systems Integration, and related technical domains
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Partner directly with engineering leadership and hiring managers to define hiring strategy, interview processes, and prioritization plans aligned to business objectives
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Build and execute proactive sourcing strategies for difficult-to-find technical talent across aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, energy, and adjacent industries
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Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on market trends, talent availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring risks
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Mentor junior recruiters and sourcers while helping elevate recruiting best practices across the organization
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7+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, including significant ownership of complex hardware engineering searches\n
\nProven success recruiting Electrical Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, Embedded Hardware Engineers, Avionics Engineers, or similar technical talent
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\nStrong understanding of technical hardware concepts and engineering organizational structures
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\nExperience partnering with senior engineering leadership in fast-paced or high-growth environments
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\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex searches simultaneously while maintaining strong hiring outcomes
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\nStrong sourcing and market-mapping capabilities across highly competitive technical domains
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\nExperience using ATS systems, sourcing platforms, and recruiting analytics to drive decisions and pipeline visibility
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\nAbility to operate strategically while remaining highly execution-oriented
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Experience recruiting within aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, energy, or other highly technical industries
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Familiarity with hardware development lifecycle concepts, embedded systems, power systems, avionics, or electromechanical integration
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Experience supporting hiring at scale during periods of rapid organizational growth
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Experience influencing workforce planning, prioritization, or recruiting operations initiatives
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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We are looking for a highly strategic and execution-focused Staff Hardware Recruiter to help scale some of the most critical engineering organizations within the company. This person will own full-cycle recruiting for complex hardware engineering functions with a particular emphasis on Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Avionics, and other highly specialized technical domains supporting next-generation aerospace and autonomous systems development.
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This is not a traditional recruiting role. We are looking for someone who can operate as a true talent partner to engineering leadership — helping shape hiring strategy, influence workforce planning, drive prioritization discipline, and build scalable pipelines for some of the hardest-to-hire technical talent in the industry.
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The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth, high-ambiguity environments and brings a strong track record of closing senior and niche hardware engineering talent while balancing speed, quality, and stakeholder partnership.
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#LI-JM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Hardware Reliability Engineer at Shield AI, you will be responsible for ensuring the robustness and long-term performance of our VBAT flight hardware. You’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and supplier chain to implement design-for-reliability best practices and perform reliability verification from concept through production.
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\nYou will lead environmental and stress testing efforts, including temperature cycling, vibration, HALT, and HASS, conduct failure analysis and materials characterization, and analyze root cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and field returns. You’ll participate in design reviews and FMEA activities, shape material selection and manufacturing requirements, analyze test and field data using reliability modeling tools, and help develop corrective actions and process improvements that elevate hardware reliability across the program.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Hardware Reliability Engineer at Shield AI, you will be responsible for ensuring the robustness and long-term performance of our VBAT flight hardware. You’ll work closely with design, manufacturing, and supplier chain to implement design-for-reliability best practices and perform reliability verification from concept through production.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781306811616,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe International Security Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs supporting global operations. This role integrates Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Cyber Security, and Information Security (INFOSEC) to ensure the protection of personnel, assets, information, and infrastructure across international environments.\nThe ideal candidate will operate in dynamic, high-risk environments and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, international standards, and organizational security policies.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The International Security Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs supporting global operations. This role integrates Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Cyber Security, and Information Security (INFOSEC) to ensure the protection of personnel, assets, information, and infrastructure across international environments.
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Administer and manage personnel security programs, including background verifications, clearances, and access controls\n
Conduct risk assessments related to insider threats and implement mitigation strategies\n
Support onboarding/offboarding security procedures and briefings\n\n
Physical Security (PHYSEC):
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Develop and oversee physical security plans for international facilities and operations\n
Conduct site surveys, vulnerability assessments, and recommend security enhancements\n
Coordinate access control systems, surveillance, and guard force operations\n\n
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Manage secure communications systems and ensure proper handling of cryptographic materials\n
Ensure compliance with COMSEC policies, procedures, and accountability requirements\n
Coordinate with technical teams to safeguard communication channels\n\n
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Support cybersecurity initiatives aligned with organizational and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)\n
Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks across international operations\n
Partner with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations, monitoring, and incident response\n\n
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Develop and enforce policies for safeguarding sensitive and classified information\n
Conduct information security training and awareness programs\n
Investigate and respond to security incidents, including data breaches or compromise\n\n
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Provide security guidance to international teams and leadership\n
Support audits, inspections, and accreditation processes\n
Travel internationally as required to support operations\n\n
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Bachelor’s degree in security studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)\nMinimum of 10+ years of experience in one or more security disciplines (PERSEC, PHYSEC, COMSEC, Cyber, INFOSEC), preferably in an international environment\nDemonstrated knowledge of U.S. government security frameworks and standards (e.g., NISPOM, NIST, DoD directives)\nExperience conducting risk assessments, security audits, and incident response\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (e.g., Secret or Top Secret, as required)\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\nWillingness and ability to travel domestic and/or internationally 50% of the time, including to austere or high-risk environments.\nThis role is primarily and onsite role and will be based in Frisco, TX\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Active U.S. security clearance\nExperience supporting overseas or contingency operations\nCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, CPP, PSP, or Security+ or equivalent\nFamiliarity with COMSEC accountability systems and cryptographic key management\nKnowledge of international security regulations and host-nation compliance requirements\nExperience working in defense, intelligence, or government contracting environments\nForeign language proficiency relevant to operational regions\nExperience integrating multiple security disciplines into a unified security program\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":100000,"max":150000},"text":"Staff International Security Specialist (R5221)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The International Security Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs supporting global operations. This role integrates Personnel Security (PERSEC), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Communications Security (COMSEC), Cyber Security, and Information Security (INFOSEC) to ensure the protection of personnel, assets, information, and infrastructure across international environments.
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The ideal candidate will operate in dynamic, high-risk environments and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, international standards, and organizational security policies.
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#LI-JM2
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Aerostructures","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1750412133361,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description: \nAs a Staff Loads Engineer, you will lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases that define the mechanical environment for the next-gen air vehicle. You’ll play a key role in shaping how loads flow through the aircraft structure—supporting structural sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic stability, and flight performance.\n \nThis is a highly cross-functional role requiring deep technical knowledge of aeroelastic theory, loads derivation, and flight vehicle behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Loads Engineer, you will lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases that define the mechanical environment for the next-gen air vehicle. You’ll play a key role in shaping how loads flow through the aircraft structure—supporting structural sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic stability, and flight performance.
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\nThis is a highly cross-functional role requiring deep technical knowledge of aeroelastic theory, loads derivation, and flight vehicle behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAs a Staff Loads Engineer, you will lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases that define the mechanical environment for the next-gen air vehicle. You’ll play a key role in shaping how loads flow through the aircraft structure—supporting structural sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic stability, and flight performance.
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\nThis is a highly cross-functional role requiring deep technical knowledge of aeroelastic theory, loads derivation, and flight vehicle behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.
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\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783479967676,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking an experienced Staff Logistics Lead to support Shield AI’s X-BAT program within the Aircraft Division. This role will lead the logistics planning, supply support, sustainment analysis, and lifecycle support activities across development, flight test, production, and operational sustainment.\nThe ideal candidate has strong experience supporting military or defense aviation programs and understands how logistics products, supportability analysis, maintenance planning, and supply chain execution contribute to mission availability and operational readiness. This position requires hands-on experience with Maintenance Task Analysis, Logistics Control Numbers, Reliability and Maintainability artifacts, and Supply Support planning and execution.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are seeking an experienced Staff Logistics Lead to support Shield AI’s X-BAT program within the Aircraft Division. This role will lead the logistics planning, supply support, sustainment analysis, and lifecycle support activities across development, flight test, production, and operational sustainment.
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The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting military or defense aviation programs and understands how logistics products, supportability analysis, maintenance planning, and supply chain execution contribute to mission availability and operational readiness. This position requires hands-on experience with Maintenance Task Analysis, Logistics Control Numbers, Reliability and Maintainability artifacts, and Supply Support planning and execution.
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Lead logistics and sustainment planning activities for a UAS program across design, production, deployment, and field support phases.\nDevelop, manage, and maintain integrated logistics support products, including maintenance concepts, support equipment design, provisioning inputs, spares planning, and sustainment documentation.\nPerform and manage Maintenance Task Analysis to define preventive and corrective maintenance requirements, task frequencies, required tools, support equipment, skill levels, labor hours, and maintenance levels.\nDevelop and maintain Logistics Control Number structures to support provisioning, maintenance planning, technical documentation, configuration tracking, and sustainment data management.\nPartner with engineering, program management, manufacturing, supply chain, field operations, and customer stakeholders to ensure logistics requirements are incorporated into system design and program execution.\nSupport Reliability and Maintainability activities, including Level of Repair Analysis, FMECA data analysis, maintainability assessments, corrective action planning, reliability growth inputs, and operational availability improvement initiatives.\nLead supply support activities, including spares analysis, provisioning, parts forecasting, inventory planning, reorder recommendations, repair pipeline coordination, sustainment risk identification, and obsolescence management.\nCoordinate with suppliers, depots, repair vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely availability of parts, support equipment, and logistics resources.\nSupport proposal development, basis of estimate inputs, staffing plans, sustainment strategies, and logistics cost estimates for new and existing UAS programs.\nEnsure logistics activities comply with applicable defense standards, contract requirements, export control requirements, and company processes.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in logistics, engineering, supply chain, aviation maintenance, business, or a related field; equivalent military or defense logistics experience may be considered in lieu of degree.\n8+ years of experience supporting UAS or fighter aircraft logistics and sustainment\nDemonstrated experience with Maintenance Task Analysis and development of maintenance planning data.\nExpertise of Logistics Control Number structures and their use in provisioning, maintenance planning, and supportability analysis.\nExperience with Reliability and Maintainability principles, including failure modes, maintainability drivers, reliability growth, availability metrics, and field performance analysis, and LORA development\nHands-on supply support experience, including spares planning, provisioning, inventory management, parts forecasting, repairables management, and sustainment execution.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, configuration data, maintenance data, and technical documentation.\nExperience working cross-functionally with engineering, program management, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, field service, and customer teams.\nStrong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to lead logistics efforts in a fast-paced program environment.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Proven experience with integrated product support elements, including product support management, supply support, support equipment, manpower and personnel, facilities, maintenance planning,\nExperience with provisioning, sparing, or supportability tools such as PowerLOG-J, SLICwave, COMPASS, CASA, OPUS10, EAGLE, or similar systems.\nKnowledge of MIL-STD-1388 legacy logistics concepts, GEIA-STD-0007, SAE TA-STD-0017, MIL-HDBK-502A, or related product support standards.\nExperience developing logistics inputs for CDRLs, technical manuals, maintenance plans, provisioning data, sparing recommendations, or lifecycle sustainment plans.\nExperience with ERP, PLM, or MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, Teamcenter, Arena, Windchill, or similar platforms.\nActive or current security clearance.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":100000,"max":150000},"text":"Staff Logistics Manager (R5280)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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X,
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Job Description:
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We are seeking an experienced Staff Logistics Lead to support Shield AI’s X-BAT program within the Aircraft Division. This role will lead the logistics planning, supply support, sustainment analysis, and lifecycle support activities across development, flight test, production, and operational sustainment.
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The ideal candidate has strong experience supporting military or defense aviation programs and understands how logistics products, supportability analysis, maintenance planning, and supply chain execution contribute to mission availability and operational readiness. This position requires hands-on experience with Maintenance Task Analysis, Logistics Control Numbers, Reliability and Maintainability artifacts, and Supply Support planning and execution.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"People Experience Division","location":"San Francisco, California","team":"People Experience","allLocations":["San Francisco, California"]},"createdAt":1778192166550,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe’re seeking a Staff People Experience Business Partner (PxBP) to drive the execution of people strategies that directly enable product innovation, engineering excellence, and scalable platform growth in Shield AI’s Hivemind organization. \nReporting to the Sr. Director, PxBP, Hivemind, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Engineering leaders, partnering to build high-performing, resilient, and scalable technical organizations in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. \nThis role is ideal for a business-first HR leader who understands how engineering organizations create value. You bring deep experience supporting Software Engineering, AI/ML, Product Engineering, or Platform teams and know how to align talent strategy with velocity, quality, and long-term technical capability. \nYou are operationally strong, analytically driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. You simplify complexity, build scalable systems, and influence with credibility. Most importantly, you understand that exceptional talent, strong technical leadership, and effective team design are the foundation of product and innovation success. \nThis is a hybrid/on-site role is based in San Mateo or San Diego, CA \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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We’re seeking a Staff People Experience Business Partner (PxBP) to drive the execution of people strategies that directly enable product innovation, engineering excellence, and scalable platform growth in Shield AI’s Hivemind organization.
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Reporting to the Sr. Director, PxBP, Hivemind, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Engineering leaders, partnering to build high-performing, resilient, and scalable technical organizations in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
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This role is ideal for a business-first HR leader who understands how engineering organizations create value. You bring deep experience supporting Software Engineering, AI/ML, Product Engineering, or Platform teams and know how to align talent strategy with velocity, quality, and long-term technical capability.
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You are operationally strong, analytically driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. You simplify complexity, build scalable systems, and influence with credibility. Most importantly, you understand that exceptional talent, strong technical leadership, and effective team design are the foundation of product and innovation success.
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This is a hybrid/on-site role is based in San Mateo or San Diego, CA
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required \n8+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct support of Engineering, Product, or technical organizations \nDemonstrated success partnering with senior Engineering leaders in a scaling organization \nExperience operating within a global People function that includes COEs and Shared Services \nStrong understanding of technical talent markets, job architecture, and leveling for engineering roles \nExperience leveraging HCM systems and people analytics to drive insights and decision-making \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications","content":"\nExperience in a high-growth technology or AI-driven company preferred\n\n
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We’re seeking a Staff People Experience Business Partner (PxBP) to drive the execution of people strategies that directly enable product innovation, engineering excellence, and scalable platform growth in Shield AI’s Hivemind organization.
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Reporting to the Sr. Director, PxBP, Hivemind, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Engineering leaders, partnering to build high-performing, resilient, and scalable technical organizations in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
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This role is ideal for a business-first HR leader who understands how engineering organizations create value. You bring deep experience supporting Software Engineering, AI/ML, Product Engineering, or Platform teams and know how to align talent strategy with velocity, quality, and long-term technical capability.
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You are operationally strong, analytically driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. You simplify complexity, build scalable systems, and influence with credibility. Most importantly, you understand that exceptional talent, strong technical leadership, and effective team design are the foundation of product and innovation success.
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This is a hybrid/on-site role is based in San Mateo or San Diego, CA
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783559564033,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Reliability and Maintainability Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action, and reliability improvement for V-BAT field failures, repeat defects, and complex technical issues requiring deeper engineering analysis.
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This role owns the technical investigation path for fielded V-BAT issues by using logs, returned hardware, test data, maintenance records, operational context, configuration data, and fleet trends to determine failure modes, root causes, contributing factors, and corrective actions. The Reliability and Maintainability Engineer partners closely with Fleet Support Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Reliability Data Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure field failures are understood, contained, corrected, and prevented from recurring.
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This role is accountable for translating field issues into structured technical investigations, verified corrective actions, reliability improvements, maintainability improvements, and clear product health insights that improve fleet readiness, customer support, and long-term system performance.
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Lead engineering investigations for V-BAT field failures, repeat defects, reliability issues, maintainability issues, and complex technical escalations.\nDrive Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations for fielded V-BAT issues, including containment, root cause identification, corrective action planning, verification, and closure.\nReproduce and analyze field issues using logs, returned hardware, test data, maintenance records, operational context, configuration data, environmental conditions, and customer-reported symptoms.\nPartner with Fleet Support Engineers, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Reliability Data Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to investigate and resolve fielded system issues.\nDetermine whether issues are caused by design, manufacturing, supplier quality, configuration, software, operator use, environmental exposure, maintenance practices, documentation gaps, or system integration effects.\nLead or support returned material analysis, teardown reviews, bench testing, inspection planning, fault isolation, and failure replication activities.\nDocument failure modes, root cause, contributing factors, containment actions, corrective actions, verification plans, and recurrence-prevention measures.\nDrive corrective actions through closure by ensuring actions have owners, due dates, verification methods, and measurable field-improvement outcomes.\nIdentify reliability and maintainability trends from field failures, repeat defects, maintenance data, test results, and product health indicators.\nRecommend new tests, inspections, diagnostics, design changes, process changes, maintenance updates, or supplier quality actions to prevent recurrence.\nProvide technical input to product health reviews, reliability readouts, sustainment reviews, fleet readiness assessments, and leadership updates.\nSupport development and improvement of R&M processes, including field failure review, FRACAS, RCCA, reliability growth tracking, maintainability feedback loops, and corrective action management.\nWork with Product Engineering to ensure field-failure findings are translated into design improvements, retrofit plans, software updates, service actions, or configuration changes where appropriate.\nWork with Quality and Manufacturing to determine whether failures are linked to process escapes, inspection gaps, workmanship issues, supplier defects, or production variation.\nWork with Fleet Support and Operations to understand operational impact, maintenance burden, customer effects, and urgency of fielded system issues.\nProvide clear technical recommendations on containment, inspection, repair, replacement, retrofit, service guidance, or fleet-level mitigation.\nCommunicate investigation findings, risks, corrective actions, and verification status clearly to technical teams, sustainment leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.\nSupport X-BAT lessons learned where V-BAT reliability, maintainability, and field-failure experience can inform future design, sustainment, diagnostics, repairability, and lifecycle planning.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.\n5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintainability engineering, failure analysis, systems engineering, quality engineering, aviation sustainment, product support, manufacturing engineering, or complex hardware sustainment.\nDemonstrated experience leading technical investigations for field failures, repeat defects, hardware issues, system-level issues, or complex product performance problems.\nExperience driving Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations from initial problem statement through containment, root cause, corrective action, verification, and closure.\nStrong ability to analyze hardware, software behavior, logs, test data, returned material, field reports, configuration history, maintenance records, and operational context.\nFamiliarity with structured problem-solving and failure-analysis methods such as 5 Whys, fault tree analysis, fishbone diagrams, 8D, FMEA/FMECA, FRACAS, fault isolation, or similar methods.\nAbility to distinguish between design, manufacturing, supplier quality, configuration, software, operator, environmental, maintenance, and documentation-related contributors.\nExperience working across Product Engineering, Fleet Support, Quality, Manufacturing, Reliability Data Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve technical issues.\nStrong technical judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate ambiguous field reports, identify likely failure modes, and define practical next steps.\nAbility to convert technical findings into clear corrective actions, verification plans, risk assessments, and product or process improvement recommendations.\nExperience supporting customer-impacting technical issues in aviation, unmanned systems, robotics, defense, manufacturing, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical findings, investigation rationale, corrective actions, and leadership-level summaries.\nAbility to operate independently as a senior technical IC and drive cross-functional accountability without direct authority.\nAbility to balance engineering rigor, investigation depth, field urgency, customer impact, and fleet-readiness needs.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with unmanned aircraft systems, aviation sustainment, aerospace manufacturing, defense products, robotics, or deployed hardware systems.\nExperience with FRACAS, reliability growth programs, fleet reliability tracking, MTBF/MTBUR analysis, Weibull analysis, reliability block diagrams, maintainability analysis, or product health dashboards.\nExperience analyzing aircraft logs, flight data, maintenance data, telemetry, software logs, test results, inspection findings, or returned hardware.\nFamiliarity with RCCA, MRB, ECO/ECR processes, configuration management, service bulletins, maintenance releases, retrofit planning, or field service actions.\nExperience investigating failures in avionics, propulsion, power systems, flight controls, structures, payload interfaces, ground equipment, support equipment, or complex electromechanical assemblies.\nExperience working with Reliability Data Engineering, data analytics, or fleet health monitoring teams to identify failure trends and emerging risks.\nExperience supporting fielded products where technical recommendations directly affect readiness, safety, maintainability, or customer operations.\nExperience working in a startup, high-growth, defense technology, aerospace, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nAdvanced degree in Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline preferred but not required.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":100000,"max":150000},"text":"Staff Reliability and Maintainability Engineer (R5301)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Reliability and Maintainability Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action, and reliability improvement for V-BAT field failures, repeat defects, and complex technical issues requiring deeper engineering analysis.
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This role owns the technical investigation path for fielded V-BAT issues by using logs, returned hardware, test data, maintenance records, operational context, configuration data, and fleet trends to determine failure modes, root causes, contributing factors, and corrective actions. The Reliability and Maintainability Engineer partners closely with Fleet Support Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Reliability Data Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure field failures are understood, contained, corrected, and prevented from recurring.
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This role is accountable for translating field issues into structured technical investigations, verified corrective actions, reliability improvements, maintainability improvements, and clear product health insights that improve fleet readiness, customer support, and long-term system performance.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","San Diego, California","Boston, MA","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784664036968,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts—often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or mission—with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK—selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply—to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. \n \nIn this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities across Emerging Domains, helping establish first-of-their-kind autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission areas. You'll own challenging integration efforts, influence technical direction across multiple subsystems, and work closely with platform teams and cross-functional engineering organizations to transition early R&D efforts into scalable, operational capabilities. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts—often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or mission—with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK—selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply—to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities across Emerging Domains, helping establish first-of-their-kind autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission areas. You'll own challenging integration efforts, influence technical direction across multiple subsystems, and work closely with platform teams and cross-functional engineering organizations to transition early R&D efforts into scalable, operational capabilities.
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Stand Up New Programs – Lead technical efforts to establish autonomy on new platforms, determining how best to leverage existing Shield AI capabilities while developing new platform-specific solutions.
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Navigate Ambiguity & Shifting Priorities – Operate effectively as programs evolve, adapting technical plans, balancing competing priorities, and maintaining engineering momentum through changing customer and program requirements.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Lead development and integration of autonomy software across emerging-domain platforms, including platform interfaces, payload integration, mission autonomy, and operational deployment.
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Technical Leadership – Lead feature crews or major integration efforts, mentor engineers, remove technical obstacles, and drive delivery of complex capabilities.
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Platform Team Partnerships – Serve as a primary technical partner to platform engineering teams while coordinating interface evolution, hardware/software compatibility, and mission readiness.
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Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Coordinate closely with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, feature crews, customer/program offices, and external partners to deliver integrated autonomy solutions.
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Design & Documentation – Lead design reviews, architecture discussions, ICD development, and engineering improvements across multiple efforts.
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Pre-deployment Preparation – Drive validation, release readiness, hardware/software integration, and mission preparation for operational deployments.
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On-site Test & Mission Support – Provide technical leadership during live testing, demonstrations, and operational events across air, maritime, space, and emerging platforms.
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Hardware/Software Debugging – Lead root-cause analysis across complex autonomy stacks, embedded systems, and platform interfaces.
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Mission Data & Debrief Support – Drive post-mission analysis and coordinate engineering improvements based on operational results.
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Continuous Improvement – Improve engineering processes, testing infrastructure, integration workflows, and deployment efficiency.
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C2 Interoperability & Standards – Drive implementation of command-and-control interfaces and interoperability standards appropriate for each platform.
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Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10–20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for Emerging Domains builds autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles outside Shield AI's established portfolios—including space (satellites, missile defense), maritime (USV and UUV integration), and contested logistics (unmanned helicopters and related autonomous resupply platforms). The team takes on short-term R&D and integration efforts—often standing up the first autonomy on a brand-new platform or mission—with the intent that successful efforts grow into larger, multi-year programs. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK—selectively leveraging existing Shield AI autonomy solutions where they apply—to develop autonomy that runs on these new platforms. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities across Emerging Domains, helping establish first-of-their-kind autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission areas. You'll own challenging integration efforts, influence technical direction across multiple subsystems, and work closely with platform teams and cross-functional engineering organizations to transition early R&D efforts into scalable, operational capabilities.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["Washington, DC","San Diego, California","Boston, MA","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784663441272,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nThe Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. \nIn this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, fleet operations, and operational deployment. You'll own some of the team's most challenging technical problems while driving technical direction across multiple subsystems and collaborating closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer partners. You'll combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking to deliver scalable autonomy solutions for fleet-scale operations. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, fleet operations, and operational deployment. You'll own some of the team's most challenging technical problems while driving technical direction across multiple subsystems and collaborating closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer partners. You'll combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking to deliver scalable autonomy solutions for fleet-scale operations.
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Lead Technical Delivery – Lead the technical execution of major autonomy capabilities; drive technical direction, coordinate cross-functional execution, mentor engineers, and help deliver complex integration efforts.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Develop and integrate autonomy software solutions onto launched effects platforms, including autopilot integration, payload systems, executive autonomy, multi-agent coordination, and fleet-scale deployment to disconnected or air-gapped environments.
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Collaboration Across Teams & Partners – Serve as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception team, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer/contractor partners; influence interface definitions and coordinate integration across organizations.
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Design & Documentation – Lead design reviews, contribute to architecture decisions and ICDs, improve engineering rigor, and establish repeatable integration practices across multiple efforts.
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Pre-deployment Preparation – Drive mission readiness for Capability Releases and fleet-scale deployments by coordinating validation, release planning, hardware/software compatibility, and operational readiness.
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On-site Test & Mission Support – Provide technical leadership during flight tests, customer demonstrations, range exercises, and operational deployments while troubleshooting complex issues under time-critical constraints.
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Hardware/Software Debugging – Lead root-cause analysis across autonomy software, payload computers, embedded systems, networking, and platform interfaces using simulation, lab testing, and field data.
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Mission Data & Debrief Support – Analyze mission data, reproduce issues, coordinate corrective actions across engineering teams, and drive continuous improvements into future releases.
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Continuous Improvement – Build tools, automation, and engineering processes that improve deployment velocity, mission reliability, developer productivity, and integration efficiency.
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C2 Interoperability & Standards – Drive implementation of command-and-control interfaces and support compliance with open-systems standards while coordinating closely with external integration partners.
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Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10–20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers. Our engineers write new autonomy code—such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy—and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise.
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In this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, fleet operations, and operational deployment. You'll own some of the team's most challenging technical problems while driving technical direction across multiple subsystems and collaborating closely with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer partners. You'll combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking to deliver scalable autonomy solutions for fleet-scale operations.
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#LI-ED1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers.
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In this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, mission autonomy, and operational deployment. You'll own some of the team's most challenging technical problems—from defining flight-autonomy interfaces and integrating advanced payloads to driving mission readiness for customer releases. You'll influence technical direction across multiple subsystems while partnering closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), feature crews, and customer stakeholders.
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You'll combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking to drive successful integration across software, hardware, and operations while mentoring engineers and improving engineering practices across the Expeditionary portfolio.
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Lead Technical Delivery – Lead the technical execution of complex autonomy capabilities from architecture through field deployment, coordinating work across multiple engineering teams.
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Develop & Field Autonomy – Drive integration of mission autonomy, payloads, flight-control interfaces, executive autonomy, and multi-agent behaviors onto V-BAT and X-BAT.
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Aircraft Team Partnership – Serve as a primary technical partner to the Aircraft team, defining integration approaches, resolving interface issues, and ensuring mission readiness.
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Cross-Team Technical Leadership – Partner across Aircraft, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), and feature crews to solve complex systems integration challenges.
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Systems Architecture & Integration – Influence architecture, interface design, and integration strategy across multiple subsystems.
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Design & Engineering Excellence – Lead design reviews, contribute to ICDs, mentor engineers, and improve engineering rigor.
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Mission Readiness & Field Support – Drive release readiness while supporting flight tests, customer demonstrations, and operational deployments.
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Continuous Improvement – Improve integration workflows, testing infrastructure, and engineering productivity.
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C2 Interoperability & Standards – Drive implementation of GCS and C2 interfaces using common open-systems standards.
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Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10–20% of the year to different office locations, customer sites, operator training events, flight tests, and integration exercises.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware — for U.S. and international defense customers.
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In this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, mission autonomy, and operational deployment. You'll own some of the team's most challenging technical problems—from defining flight-autonomy interfaces and integrating advanced payloads to driving mission readiness for customer releases. You'll influence technical direction across multiple subsystems while partnering closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), feature crews, and customer stakeholders.
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You'll combine deep technical expertise with systems thinking to drive successful integration across software, hardware, and operations while mentoring engineers and improving engineering practices across the Expeditionary portfolio.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team builds autonomy solutions for a wide range of CONOPs and mission sets. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on an unmanned platform — air, maritime, space, or effects/expendables, depending on the program — then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware. In this role, you'll write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. You'll partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, and external platform integrators (vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers). It's a hands-on role for engineers who like seeing their code operate in the real world — whether that's flying, sailing, orbiting, or downrange — and want to be there when it does.
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At this level, you'll also serve as a technical leader within the team — leading a small feature crew or sub-program through design, integration, and delivery, mentoring mid-level engineers, and representing the team directly to capability teams and external partners.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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Develop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto unmanned platforms (air, maritime, space, or effects/expendables), including payload computer bring-up, container-based deployment (e.g., k3s/k3d), and configuration across onboard compute, sensors, and command-and-control interfaces — and lead a small team through the design, development, and delivery of a major capability or sub-program.
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Technical Leadership — Lead a small feature crew or sub-program; set technical direction, break down work, unblock the team, and report progress to leadership and stakeholders.
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Collaboration Across Teams — Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team, feature crews, and external partners (platform integrators, vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers); author and negotiate ICDs and interface contracts rather than just consume them
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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The Autonomous Pilot Integration team builds autonomy solutions for a wide range of CONOPs and mission sets. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on an unmanned platform — air, maritime, space, or effects/expendables, depending on the program — then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware. In this role, you'll write new autonomy code — such as mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy — and own it end-to-end from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live test exercise. You'll partner closely with the Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, and external platform integrators (vehicle/autopilot control vendors, C2 providers). It's a hands-on role for engineers who like seeing their code operate in the real world — whether that's flying, sailing, orbiting, or downrange — and want to be there when it does.
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At this level, you'll also serve as a technical leader within the team — leading a small feature crew or sub-program through design, integration, and delivery, mentoring mid-level engineers, and representing the team directly to capability teams and external partners.
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Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned platforms across every operating domain — air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables — in service of the U.S. Department of Defense and our international defense customers. Our Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers bridge the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring autonomous systems function reliably and effectively wherever and whenever they're needed most.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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Staff Software Engineers on the Autonomy Behaviors team will lead the delivery of autonomous behaviors into our products, acting as technical leads, extremely senior individual contributors, and/or as team leads that are also hands-on contributors. We expect Staff Engineers to demonstrate unparalleled end-to-end outcome ownership, driving the architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of safe and effective mission autonomy software throughout the entire product lifecycle.
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Experience across a breadth of technology readiness levels (TRLs) and demonstration of bridging concepts from research-grade to operationally ready\n
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Experience across a multitude of application areas, including but not limited to:\n
Collaborative mission planning, behavior planning, synchronized teaming\n
Automated red force vs blue force tactics\n
Motion planning across a variety of vehicle classes, kinematic constraints, and team compositions\n
Weapons target assignment, Sensor target pairing, sensor-centric control laws\n
Collision avoidance, geofencing, and safety-monitoring\n
Experience in more than one operational effect (e.g., strike, air combat, surveillance, reconnaissance, etc.) and more than one associated domain (e.g., air, space, maritime, ground, etc.)\n
Experience with FOSS software that is commonly used in robotic systems (e.g., ROS, OMPL, optimization solvers, etc.)\n
Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for testing and validation\n
Familiarity with practical aspects of navigation and communications systems\n
Experience across the product delivery lifecycle, from emerging opportunity through system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment\n
Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies\n
Familiarity with high-assurance software development processes (e.g., DO-178C or equivalent MIL-STD's)\n\n
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This role is for a seasoned C++ generalist and systems integrator who thrives at the intersection of software, infrastructure, and integration. You’ll lead complex technical efforts across distributed systems and simulation environments, with minimal oversight. Your work will shape foundational capabilities that power autonomy, simulation, and real-time system interfaces across multiple platforms.
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This role is for a seasoned C++ generalist and systems integrator who thrives at the intersection of software, infrastructure, and integration. You’ll lead complex technical efforts across distributed systems and simulation environments, with minimal oversight. Your work will shape foundational capabilities that power autonomy, simulation, and real-time system interfaces across multiple platforms.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"United States","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["United States","San Diego, California","Dallas, Texas","Washington, DC","Boston, MA"]},"createdAt":1781227980106,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nThe Ground Control Station (GCS) and Command & Control (C2) Software team builds the mission planning, command & control, and post-mission debrief systems that enable operators to seamlessly manage complex, multi-domain unmanned missions. We combine modern map-centric interfaces, web technologies, and robust backend services to deliver a world-class operator experience across air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables. In this role, you will focus on building modern, web-based GCS applications, advanced mission planners, post-mission debrief utilities, and general C2 interfaces. You will work across a modern, full-stack ecosystem (utilizing frontend web frameworks, responsive mapping libraries, and robust backend services) to translate autonomous platform capabilities into intuitive, low-latency, and highly reliable control systems.\n
In this role, you will design and develop major GCS features, mentor mid-level engineers, and represent the GCS/C2 team directly to autonomy capability teams, flight operations, and external partners. It's a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy designing user-facing controls and mission-critical systems and want to see their code drive complex real-world operations.
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Develop & Field Web-Based GCS/C2 Software — Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, responsive GCS software and C2 applications, utilizing modern web technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, Node.js, Go) to build map-centric mission planning, real-time command & control, video streaming, and telemetry visualization interfaces.\nTechnical Leadership — Own technical direction for major GCS features and full-stack subsystems; architect frontend/backend architectures, design robust APIs, and lead technical decision-making within your project area.\nCollaboration Across Teams — Act as a primary technical interface with the Autonomy Capabilities team, Perception team, flight operations, and external partners (platform integrators, C2 providers, and vehicle vendors); author and negotiate APIs, REST/WebSocket schemas, and interface contracts rather than just consume them.\nMentorship & Growth — Mentor mid-level engineers on the team; partner with managers on onboarding, leveling, and growth planning. Formally onboard senior new hires.\nDesign, UX, & Documentation — Drive design reviews, UI/UX prototyping, and API/ICD definitions; champion modern frontend and backend development practices, rigorous unit/integration testing, and developer/operator documentation to close process gaps that span teams.\nPre-deployment Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for mission-ready ground stations and C2 web servers; coordinate hardware/software compatibility, UI/UX readiness, and containerized release cadence.\nOn-site Test & Mission Support — Travel to test sites and support live mission operations (flight tests, range exercises, on-water trials, integration events), working closely with operators and pilots to gather feedback, debug live C2 systems, and troubleshoot web interfaces and network configurations under time-critical field constraints.\nSystem Debugging & Performance Tuning — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across GCS/C2 stacks, radio links, and telemetry streams — including UI rendering bottlenecks, API latency, database query optimization, and network latency profiling under operationally-representative loads.\nMission Data & Debrief Support — Architect and implement post-mission debrief utilities and telemetry analysis tools that parse, play back, and visualize telemetry, logs, and payload data for rapid post-mission analysis and issue reproduction.\nContinuous Improvement — Build tools and automation scripts to improve C2 deployment pipelines, test/mission reliability, and simulation-based operator testing.\nC2 Interoperability & Standards — Own compliance and integration with command-and-control standards and architectures (e.g., A-GRA, UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586, MAVLink).\nHiring — Interview candidates, help define the skills bar for open roles in your area, and onboard new engineers into your sub-program.\nTravel Requirement — Members of this team typically travel around 10-20% of the year (to support field integration, customer demonstrations, or test events).\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
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Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), web mapping libraries (e.g., Maplibre GL, Leaflet, CesiumJS, OpenLayers), and 2D/3D spatial data visualization.\nFamiliarity with video streaming protocols and multimedia frameworks in a web environment (e.g., WebRTC, HLS, RTSP-to-Web gateways, GStreamer, FFmpeg).\nExperience developing post-mission telemetry analysis, log parsing, or interactive web-based playback/debrief systems.\nExperience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, k3s/k3d) and deploying C2 services to local, edge, or cloud environments.\nExperience with platform control / autopilot protocols (e.g., MAVLink, STANAG 4586) or DoD C2 standards (e.g., A-GRA, UCI, OMS).\nExperience working closely with flight operators, pilots, or military stakeholders to gather feedback and refine user workflows.\nActive Secret or Top Secret clearance.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":230000},"text":"Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Ground Control Station (GCS) and Command & Control (C2) Software team builds the mission planning, command & control, and post-mission debrief systems that enable operators to seamlessly manage complex, multi-domain unmanned missions. We combine modern map-centric interfaces, web technologies, and robust backend services to deliver a world-class operator experience across air, maritime, space, and effects/expendables. In this role, you will focus on building modern, web-based GCS applications, advanced mission planners, post-mission debrief utilities, and general C2 interfaces. You will work across a modern, full-stack ecosystem (utilizing frontend web frameworks, responsive mapping libraries, and robust backend services) to translate autonomous platform capabilities into intuitive, low-latency, and highly reliable control systems.\n
In this role, you will design and develop major GCS features, mentor mid-level engineers, and represent the GCS/C2 team directly to autonomy capability teams, flight operations, and external partners. It's a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy designing user-facing controls and mission-critical systems and want to see their code drive complex real-world operations.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Propulsion","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1774049336505,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking an experienced Propulsion Technical Program Manager to help drive execution across the Shield AI X-BAT propulsion team. This role partners closely with propulsion engineers and technicians to coordinate development activities across engine hardware, fuel systems, fluid systems, test campaigns, and integration with the aircraft.\nYou will work alongside the propulsion engineering team and applicable suppliers to ensure technical work progresses in alignment with vehicle-level milestones, schedules, and program objectives. This role requires someone who can understand technical challenges, manage cross-functional coordination, and push programs forward with measurable results. The ideal candidate has an engineering background but thrives in bringing teams together, removing obstacles, and staying hands-on when necessary to ensure success.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking an experienced Propulsion Technical Program Manager to help drive execution across the Shield AI X-BAT propulsion team. This role partners closely with propulsion engineers and technicians to coordinate development activities across engine hardware, fuel systems, fluid systems, test campaigns, and integration with the aircraft.
You will work alongside the propulsion engineering team and applicable suppliers to ensure technical work progresses in alignment with vehicle-level milestones, schedules, and program objectives. This role requires someone who can understand technical challenges, manage cross-functional coordination, and push programs forward with measurable results. The ideal candidate has an engineering background but thrives in bringing teams together, removing obstacles, and staying hands-on when necessary to ensure success.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking an experienced Propulsion Technical Program Manager to help drive execution across the Shield AI X-BAT propulsion team. This role partners closely with propulsion engineers and technicians to coordinate development activities across engine hardware, fuel systems, fluid systems, test campaigns, and integration with the aircraft.
You will work alongside the propulsion engineering team and applicable suppliers to ensure technical work progresses in alignment with vehicle-level milestones, schedules, and program objectives. This role requires someone who can understand technical challenges, manage cross-functional coordination, and push programs forward with measurable results. The ideal candidate has an engineering background but thrives in bringing teams together, removing obstacles, and staying hands-on when necessary to ensure success.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779412910252,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking an experienced X-BAT Technical Writer / Editor to support the development, integration, and operational lifecycle of next-generation autonomous aircraft systems. This role is embedded within engineering and flight test environments and is responsible for translating highly complex aerospace, avionics, and autonomy systems into precise, usable technical documentation.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep experience working alongside engineers and subject matter experts to produce clear, structured documentation across all program phases, from early design and system development through initial flight testing and sustained mission operations. This position will directly support X-BAT platform documentation, including operator manuals, maintenance procedures, system descriptions, and mission support materials.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking an experienced X-BAT Technical Writer / Editor to support the development, integration, and operational lifecycle of next-generation autonomous aircraft systems. This role is embedded within engineering and flight test environments and is responsible for translating highly complex aerospace, avionics, and autonomy systems into precise, usable technical documentation.
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\n- Ensure documentation aligns with evolving system configurations and reflects real-world operational use cases
\n- Create and manage supporting visuals such as system diagrams, workflows, illustrations, and annotated graphics
\n- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or missing technical information and proactively drive resolution with engineering teams
\n- Maintain documentation standards, templates, and version control across a growing body of technical publications
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\n- Fulfill additional responsibilities as required in support of X-BAT program objectives
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\n- Proven ability to work directly with engineers and subject matter experts to extract and document technical information
\n- Strong understanding of structured documentation practices and lifecycle documentation management
\n- Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills with a focus on clarity and precision
\n- Ability to distill complex system behavior into concise, user-focused documentation
\n- High attention to detail and consistency across large documentation sets
\n- Self-sufficient, proactive work style with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines
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\n- Experience with advanced aircraft systems, UAVs, autonomy, avionics, or mission systems documentation
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\n- Experience using MadCap Flare or similar structured authoring tools
\n- Background in flight test documentation or operational procedure development
\n- Defense industry or aerospace program experience
\n- Master’s degree in English, Technical Communication, or a related discipline
\n- Project management experience supporting complex technical programs
\n- Experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance documentation workflows
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking an experienced X-BAT Technical Writer / Editor to support the development, integration, and operational lifecycle of next-generation autonomous aircraft systems. This role is embedded within engineering and flight test environments and is responsible for translating highly complex aerospace, avionics, and autonomy systems into precise, usable technical documentation.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1777502339347,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Air Vehicle Mechanical and Fluid Systems Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with aircraft systems and fabrication methods, and has a background in machine shop operations and product prototyping.\nYou will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are seeking a highly skilled Air Vehicle Mechanical and Fluid Systems Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with aircraft systems and fabrication methods, and has a background in machine shop operations and product prototyping.
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You will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.
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Construct and assemble air vehicle systems and subsystems such as landing gear, mechanisms, fluid systems, test articles in alignment with engineering drawings, engineering instructions, and CAD models.\nSupport the design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products, R&D initiatives, and flight-ready hardware.\nWork with aerospace-grade materials and perform component repairs using industry-standard techniques and tools.\nFabricate fixtures, machine brackets, and execute rapid modifications on prototype hardware as needed.\nInstall strain gauges, thermocouples and various sensors according to precise instrumentation schematics.\nRoute cabling, integrate data acquisition systems, and verify sensor calibration and operational status.\nConduct mechanical testing by applying static and dynamic loads per detailed engineering procedures.\nDocument test outcomes clearly and report anomalies or irregularities in a timely manner.\nEnsure a clean, organized, and safe workspace across shop, lab, and composite work areas.\nContribute to ongoing improvements in instrumentation standards, testing procedures, and fabrication workflows.\nSource and manage inventory for parts and equipment needed for component repair or replacement.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
4-6 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, prototype fabrication, test stand design & fabrication.\nProficient in metallic and mechanisms fabrication, bearing install & removal.\nHands-on experience in machine shop operations, including manual and/or CNC tools.\nAbility to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.\nComfortable working in shop and lab environments with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.\nAbility to lift and move parts and equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physical work for extended periods.\nAbility to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Familiarity with a variety of mechanical systems (e.g., hydraulic actuators, pumps, fluids, load frames, DAQ systems).\nExperience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping environments.\nKnowledge of adhesives, fasteners, and bonding processes for composite-to-metal or similar interfaces.\nAble to work independently and adapt quickly to changing technical needs.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":34,"max":51,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage"},"text":"Staff Technician, Air Vehicle Systems (R4892)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a highly skilled Air Vehicle Mechanical and Fluid Systems Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of new aerospace products. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with aircraft systems and fabrication methods, and has a background in machine shop operations and product prototyping.
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You will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.
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#LI-MS1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - Mechanical","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783385788745,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Staff Technician, Mechanical Test to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of X-Bat. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with test stands, understands precision instrumentation techniques, and has a background in machine shop operations, 3D printing, and product prototyping.\nYou will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Technician, Mechanical Test to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of X-Bat. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with test stands, understands precision instrumentation techniques, and has a background in machine shop operations, 3D printing, and product prototyping.
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You will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.
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Construct and assemble large-scale structures and test articles in alignment with engineering drawings and CAD models.\nSupport the design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products, R&D initiatives, and flight-ready hardware.\nMaintain accurate records of test equipment configurations and device designations across all projects.\nWork with aerospace-grade materials and perform structural repairs using industry-standard techniques and tools.\nFabricate fixtures, machine brackets, and execute rapid modifications on prototype hardware as needed.\nInstall strain gauges, thermocouples and various sensors according to precise instrumentation schematics.\nRoute cabling, integrate data acquisition systems, and verify sensor calibration and operational status.\nConduct mechanical testing by applying static and dynamic loads per detailed engineering procedures.\nDocument test outcomes clearly and report anomalies or irregularities in a timely manner.\nEnsure a clean, organized, and safe workspace across shop, lab, and composite work areas.\nContribute to ongoing improvements in instrumentation standards, testing procedures, and fabrication workflows.\nSource and manage inventory for parts and equipment needed for component repair or replacement.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
7+ years of experience in fabrication or aerospace-grade instrumentation.\nStrong background in strain gauge installation and sensor wiring.\nHands-on experience in machine shop operations, including manual and/or CNC tools.\nAbility to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.\nComfortable working in shop and lab environments with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.\nAbility to lift and move parts and equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physical work for extended periods.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Familiarity with mechanical testing systems (e.g., load frames, DAQ systems).\nExperience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping environments.\nKnowledge of adhesives, fasteners, and bonding processes for composite-to-metal interfaces.\nAble to work independently and adapt quickly to changing technical needs.\nHands-on experience performing MIL-STD testing including vibration, shock, thermal testing.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":34.4,"max":51.6,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage"},"text":"Staff Technician, Mechanical Test (R5212)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Technician, Mechanical Test to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of X-Bat. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with test stands, understands precision instrumentation techniques, and has a background in machine shop operations, 3D printing, and product prototyping.
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You will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.
\n
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"X-BAT Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"X-BAT Engineering - System Engineering & Integrated Test","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783576353976,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Production Test Technician 4 performs advanced production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems during the aircraft manufacturing process. This position supports aircraft build, system integration, and verification activities to ensure aircraft are fully functional, compliant with engineering and quality requirements, and ready for ground operations, customer acceptance, and flight. The technician serves as a technical resource within the production test organization, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve complex aircraft system discrepancies while supporting production schedules, safety, and quality objectives.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The Production Test Technician 4 performs advanced production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems during the aircraft manufacturing process. This position supports aircraft build, system integration, and verification activities to ensure aircraft are fully functional, compliant with engineering and quality requirements, and ready for ground operations, customer acceptance, and flight. The technician serves as a technical resource within the production test organization, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve complex aircraft system discrepancies while supporting production schedules, safety, and quality objectives.
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Perform testing, troubleshooting, removal, installation, modification, and maintenance of aerospace systems including, but not limited to:\n\nFuel systems\nHydraulic systems\nEnvironmental Control Systems (ECS)\nFlight controls\nPropulsion systems\nLanding gear\nCommunications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) systems\nGround Support Equipment (GSE)\n\n\nOperate ground support equipment and perform vehicle systems checkouts.\nPerform pre- and post-use inspections and service fuel, lubrication, cooling, and other required fluids.\nRead and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and written or verbal work instructions.\nFabricate and assemble fixtures and components as required.\nExecute testing in accordance with engineering procedures and provide technical support during test activities.\nConduct testing using prescribed methods, sequences, setups, and procedures while accurately documenting and reporting test results.\nAdhere to all safety requirements, PPE standards, and company policies.\nWork effectively in production, maintenance, repair, and flight test environments while supporting schedule and quality objectives.\nPerform work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and physically demanding positions including bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, twisting, and overhead work.\nCommunicate effectively in high-noise environments.\nWork a flexible schedule that may include extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel (up to 25%).\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
High School Diploma or GED.\nMinimum 10 years of aerospace, aircraft maintenance, flight test, or other industry-related experience.\nExperience in one or more of the following:\n\nAircraft electrical systems\nAircraft systems\nAircraft structures\nFlight line operations\n\n\nExperience with avionics or electronic systems.\nExperience building and repairing wire harnesses.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to lift up to 30 pounds.\nStrong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.\nAbility to work independently with limited supervision while collaborating effectively within a team environment.\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and any associated program access.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Active Secret Security Clearance.\nAssociate degree, technical certification, or advanced education in avionics, electronics, or a related technical field.\nDevelopmental or operational flight test experience.\nExperience performing system testing and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience with Configuration Management and/or Mission Assurance processes.\nExperience with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) control practices.\nExperience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Communications Security (COMSEC) materials.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":34,"max":51},"text":"Staff Technician, Production Test (R5362)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
The Production Test Technician 4 performs advanced production acceptance testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, modification, and repair of aircraft systems during the aircraft manufacturing process. This position supports aircraft build, system integration, and verification activities to ensure aircraft are fully functional, compliant with engineering and quality requirements, and ready for ground operations, customer acceptance, and flight. The technician serves as a technical resource within the production test organization, working closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve complex aircraft system discrepancies while supporting production schedules, safety, and quality objectives.
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#LI-LD1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Integration & Test","allLocations":["San Diego, California"]},"createdAt":1781303081836,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe HMS UAS Operations Technician is responsible for the execution of surrogate flight test operations supporting the Hivemind portfolio. This role conducts day-to-day flight activities, aircraft preparation, system configuration, field operations, and operational support for autonomy testing.\nThe HMS UAS Operations Technician serves as the primary operator and technical lead for Group 1/2 UAS test assets, ensuring aircraft, payloads, ground control systems, and supporting equipment are mission-ready and operated in accordance with established procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.\nThis position works closely with software, systems, and flight operations teams to support the integration, validation, and operational assessment of autonomy capabilities in laboratory, ground, and flight environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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The HMS UAS Operations Technician is responsible for the execution of surrogate flight test operations supporting the Hivemind portfolio. This role conducts day-to-day flight activities, aircraft preparation, system configuration, field operations, and operational support for autonomy testing.
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The HMS UAS Operations Technician serves as the primary operator and technical lead for Group 1/2 UAS test assets, ensuring aircraft, payloads, ground control systems, and supporting equipment are mission-ready and operated in accordance with established procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.
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This position works closely with software, systems, and flight operations teams to support the integration, validation, and operational assessment of autonomy capabilities in laboratory, ground, and flight environments.
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Operate flight test platforms in support of daily fly-fix-fly verification activities\nServe as a primary operator for Group 1/2 UAS platforms during developmental and operational testing.\nConfigure, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot aircraft, payloads, autopilot systems, and ground control stations.\nCoordinate aircraft readiness, pre-flight inspections, launch and recovery operations, and post-flight maintenance activities.\nExecute operational test procedures and mission plans while ensuring compliance with established safety and operational requirements.\nSupport development, refinement, and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and operational best practices.\nEnsure compliance with FAA regulations, airspace requirements, range procedures, and company flight operations standards.\nAssist in flight planning, airspace coordination, mission scheduling, and operational risk assessments.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience operating and maintaining Group 1/2 UAS platforms in test, military, commercial, or operational environments.\nStrong knowledge of COTS UAS hardware, autopilot systems, ground control stations, communications systems, and payload integration.\nExperience developing, implementing, and executing standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and operational processes.\nWorking knowledge of FAA regulations, National Airspace System (NAS) operations, airspace coordination, and flight authorization requirements.\nExperience conducting flight operations in dynamic and complex test environments.\nStrong organizational, communication, and mission planning skills.\nAbility to coordinate effectively with software, systems, safety, and flight operations personnel.\nFAA Part 107 certification or equivalent UAS operational experience.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance; U.S. citizenship required.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting autonomy, AI-enabled systems, or developmental flight test programs, particularly with multi-aircraft or distributed UAS operations.\nFabrication experience with design, build of mechanical and electrical systems\nFamiliarity with standard control and autopilot elements such as QGC, Mission Planner, Ardupilot, Px4\nMilitary UAS operations or test experience.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":34,"max":51},"text":"Staff Technician, Unmanned Systems Test Operator (R5214)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The HMS UAS Operations Technician is responsible for the execution of surrogate flight test operations supporting the Hivemind portfolio. This role conducts day-to-day flight activities, aircraft preparation, system configuration, field operations, and operational support for autonomy testing.
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The HMS UAS Operations Technician serves as the primary operator and technical lead for Group 1/2 UAS test assets, ensuring aircraft, payloads, ground control systems, and supporting equipment are mission-ready and operated in accordance with established procedures, safety requirements, and operational standards.
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This position works closely with software, systems, and flight operations teams to support the integration, validation, and operational assessment of autonomy capabilities in laboratory, ground, and flight environments.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Production","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1781220866028,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe L4 Staff Welder is a senior-level fabrication specialist responsible for precision welding, prototype development, and low-volume aerospace hardware fabrication in a fast-paced R&D and prototype manufacturing environment. This role supports engineering teams in building flight-critical and mission-critical components using advanced welding techniques and aerospace-grade materials. The ideal candidate combines expert welding craftsmanship with strong problem-solving skills, blueprint interpretation, and collaboration in prototype development cycles. Aerospace prototype welders are commonly expected to work with TIG/GTAW processes, interpret engineering drawings with GD&T, and support AS9100-quality environments.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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The L4 Staff Welder is a senior-level fabrication specialist responsible for precision welding, prototype development, and low-volume aerospace hardware fabrication in a fast-paced R&D and prototype manufacturing environment. This role supports engineering teams in building flight-critical and mission-critical components using advanced welding techniques and aerospace-grade materials. The ideal candidate combines expert welding craftsmanship with strong problem-solving skills, blueprint interpretation, and collaboration in prototype development cycles. Aerospace prototype welders are commonly expected to work with TIG/GTAW processes, interpret engineering drawings with GD&T, and support AS9100-quality environments.
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Perform precision TIG/GTAW welding on aerospace materials including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, Inconel.\nFabricate prototype assemblies, fixtures, tooling, and development hardware from engineering drawings, CAD models, and sketches.\nRead and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and GD&T requirements.\nWork closely with design, manufacturing, and test engineers to iterate prototype designs rapidly.\nExecute welds capable of meeting aerospace inspection standards including dye penetrant, leak testing, and X-ray inspection where required.\nSet up and operate welding and fabrication equipment including TIG welders, orbital welders, saws, grinders, positioners, and fixturing tools.\nInspect completed welds for dimensional accuracy, penetration, distortion, and cosmetic quality.\nRepair weld defects and recommend process improvements to improve manufacturability and repeatability.\nSupport development and qualification of welding procedures and work instructions.\nMaintain compliance with AS9100, AWS, OSHA, and internal quality standards.\nMentor junior welders and assist in establishing best practices within the fabrication shop.\nDocument fabrication activities, process notes, and prototype deviations accurately.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
High school diploma or GED required; technical welding certification preferred.\n8+ years of precision welding experience in aerospace, motorsports, defense, or prototype manufacturing environments.\nExpert-level TIG/GTAW welding proficiency.\nExperience welding thin-wall tubing and precision assemblies.\nAbility to pass aerospace weld qualification tests in multiple positions and materials.\nStrong understanding of metallurgy, weld distortion control, heat management, and fixturing.\nAbility to read complex engineering drawings and GD&T.\nExperience with aerospace inspection requirements and quality systems.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional engineering environments.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
AWS D17.1 or equivalent aerospace welding certification.\nExperience with pressure vessels, propulsion systems, fluid systems, or flight hardware.\nFamiliarity with vacuum, leak-check, or clean-room fabrication requirements.\nFabrication or machining familiarity.\nExperience in prototype or R&D environments supporting rapid iteration cycles.\nAbility to support design-for-manufacturing feedback during product development.\n\n"},{"text":"Physical requirements:","content":"\n\n
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This position operates within a prototype aerospace fabrication shop supporting rapid development programs. Work may involve quick-turn engineering changes, low-volume production, and high-precision hardware fabrication under tight schedules.\n\n"},{"text":"Typical skills for success:","content":"\n\n
Precision craftsmanship\nAttention to detail\nStrong troubleshooting ability\nOwnership mentality\nAdaptability in fast-paced prototype environments\nCollaboration with engineering teams\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":34,"max":51},"text":"Staff Technician, Welder (R5113)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The L4 Staff Welder is a senior-level fabrication specialist responsible for precision welding, prototype development, and low-volume aerospace hardware fabrication in a fast-paced R&D and prototype manufacturing environment. This role supports engineering teams in building flight-critical and mission-critical components using advanced welding techniques and aerospace-grade materials. The ideal candidate combines expert welding craftsmanship with strong problem-solving skills, blueprint interpretation, and collaboration in prototype development cycles. Aerospace prototype welders are commonly expected to work with TIG/GTAW processes, interpret engineering drawings with GD&T, and support AS9100-quality environments.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Growth Division","location":"Washington, DC","team":"Business Development Marketing","allLocations":["Washington, DC","Remote","Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783460928066,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Marketing Team at Shield AI is hiring a Video Editor focused on crafting compelling stories across a wide range of formats, from high-volume short-form content to polished long-form narratives. You are a creative, detail-oriented editor with strong technical expertise and a refined storytelling sensibility who can transform complex ideas into engaging visual content through pacing, structure, sound design, and visual polish.\nYou partner closely with business development, marketing leadership, program managers, and production teams to shape narratives in post, aligning edits with story, tone, and platform-specific requirements across aspect ratios and distribution channels. You are comfortable working across a diverse slate of projects, balancing quick-turn social and digital content with more in-depth, cinematic storytelling pieces.\nYou execute end-to-end post-production workflows, including media organization, editing, color correction, sound mixing, and finishing. You maintain clean, organized project files to support collaboration and scalability, and you deliver high-quality assets optimized for a variety of platforms. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of craft and consistency. Flexibility for shifting priorities and tight turnaround timelines is essential.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The Marketing Team at Shield AI is hiring a Video Editor focused on crafting compelling stories across a wide range of formats, from high-volume short-form content to polished long-form narratives. You are a creative, detail-oriented editor with strong technical expertise and a refined storytelling sensibility who can transform complex ideas into engaging visual content through pacing, structure, sound design, and visual polish.
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You partner closely with business development, marketing leadership, program managers, and production teams to shape narratives in post, aligning edits with story, tone, and platform-specific requirements across aspect ratios and distribution channels. You are comfortable working across a diverse slate of projects, balancing quick-turn social and digital content with more in-depth, cinematic storytelling pieces.
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You execute end-to-end post-production workflows, including media organization, editing, color correction, sound mixing, and finishing. You maintain clean, organized project files to support collaboration and scalability, and you deliver high-quality assets optimized for a variety of platforms. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of craft and consistency. Flexibility for shifting priorities and tight turnaround timelines is essential.
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Edit a high volume of short-form video content alongside longer-form narrative pieces, balancing speed with storytelling quality.\nCraft compelling edits from raw footage, including interviews, b-roll, and cinematic material, that align with brand voice and narrative goals.\nCollaborate with producers, videographers, and stakeholders to shape story, pacing, and structure across formats and platforms.\nManage end-to-end post-production workflows including media ingest, organization, editing, color correction, sound design, and final delivery.\nOptimize content for multiple platforms and aspect ratios, ensuring consistency and quality across outputs.\nMaintain clean, organized project files and workflows to support efficient collaboration and scalability.\nIncorporate feedback quickly and iterate on edits to meet evolving creative direction and tight deadlines.\nSupport archival and media management best practices, including secure handling of sensitive or export-controlled material when applicable.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5 to 7 plus years of professional experience in video editing or post-production, with a strong reel demonstrating storytelling, pacing, and technical craft across short- and long-form content.\nProven ability to shape compelling narratives from raw footage, including interviews, b-roll, and cinematic material.\nAdvanced proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or similar tools.\nStrong understanding of post-production workflows including media organization, color correction, sound design, and delivery specifications.\nExcellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, feedback-driven environment.\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.\nCommitment to brand consistency and adherence to data handling protocols when applicable.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience editing for a variety of platforms including social, digital, and long-form content, with an understanding of platform-specific best practices.\nFamiliarity with motion graphics, basic animation, or visual effects to enhance storytelling.\nUnderstanding of production workflows to collaborate effectively with videographers and ensure efficient handoff from capture through post.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":100000,"max":150000},"text":"Staff Video Editor (R5256)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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The Marketing Team at Shield AI is hiring a Video Editor focused on crafting compelling stories across a wide range of formats, from high-volume short-form content to polished long-form narratives. You are a creative, detail-oriented editor with strong technical expertise and a refined storytelling sensibility who can transform complex ideas into engaging visual content through pacing, structure, sound design, and visual polish.
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You partner closely with business development, marketing leadership, program managers, and production teams to shape narratives in post, aligning edits with story, tone, and platform-specific requirements across aspect ratios and distribution channels. You are comfortable working across a diverse slate of projects, balancing quick-turn social and digital content with more in-depth, cinematic storytelling pieces.
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You execute end-to-end post-production workflows, including media organization, editing, color correction, sound mixing, and finishing. You maintain clean, organized project files to support collaboration and scalability, and you deliver high-quality assets optimized for a variety of platforms. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of craft and consistency. Flexibility for shifting priorities and tight turnaround timelines is essential.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1774305511780,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAre you a motivated, energetic, and ambitious elite former military pilot looking to work on the cutting edge of military aviation? Are you interested in helping to build the world's best AI pilot? Are you looking to work for a company that has purpose and compelling vision? \n \nWe are currently seeking a Standardization Pilot to join our team to define best practices for flight operations. You must be highly organized, extremely collaborative and an excellent influencer. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Training, Support, Deployed Operations, and Leadership Teams. You must be team player with an extremely high bar.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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Are you a motivated, energetic, and ambitious elite former military pilot looking to work on the cutting edge of military aviation? Are you interested in helping to build the world's best AI pilot? Are you looking to work for a company that has purpose and compelling vision?
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We are currently seeking a Standardization Pilot to join our team to define best practices for flight operations. You must be highly organized, extremely collaborative and an excellent influencer. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Training, Support, Deployed Operations, and Leadership Teams. You must be team player with an extremely high bar.
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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
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Instagram, and
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Job Description:
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Are you a motivated, energetic, and ambitious elite former military pilot looking to work on the cutting edge of military aviation? Are you interested in helping to build the world's best AI pilot? Are you looking to work for a company that has purpose and compelling vision?
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We are currently seeking a Standardization Pilot to join our team to define best practices for flight operations. You must be highly organized, extremely collaborative and an excellent influencer. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Training, Support, Deployed Operations, and Leadership Teams. You must be team player with an extremely high bar.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Supply Chain","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1765470436337,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nTwo openings: 1 focused on Mechanical/Structure commodities and one focused on Electrical commodities. \n\nThe Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Electronics will lead the global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives for Shield AI’s mechanical and structural commodities, electronic components, PCBA, harnessing, and subsystem commodities. This leader will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to ensure supply continuity, competitive cost structures, and the development of a robust, technically capable supply base supporting current and future product lines.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Two openings: 1 focused on Mechanical/Structure commodities and one focused on Electrical commodities.
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Electronics will lead the global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives for Shield AI’s mechanical and structural commodities, electronic components, PCBA, harnessing, and subsystem commodities. This leader will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to ensure supply continuity, competitive cost structures, and the development of a robust, technically capable supply base supporting current and future product lines.
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\n- Own the supplier category roadmap — balancing cost, technology, capacity, and risk management across global supply chains.
\n- Drive make-vs-buy analyses and business cases that optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) and mitigate single-source risk.
\n- Establish sourcing policies, metrics, and governance aligned with corporate and program-level goals.
\n\nSupplier Management\n\n- Identify, qualify, and develop a strategic supplier base capable of supporting high-mix, low-to-medium volume production for aerospace and defense applications.
\n- Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs), supplier performance reviews, and cost-reduction initiatives.
\n- Lead supplier business reviews and quarterly operating reviews (QBRs) focusing on delivery, quality, cost, and technical capability.
\n- Partner with Supplier development and Engineering to ensure AS9100 compliance, FAI completion, and audit readiness.
\n\nCross-Functional Execution\n\n- Collaborate with Engineering to ensure early supplier involvement (ESI) during product development and NPI phases.
\n- Work closely with Operations and Program Teams to align material readiness with production schedules and customer milestones.
\n- Partner with Finance and Legal to structure commercial terms, manage supplier liabilities, and ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, and export regulations.
\n- Support supply risk management and business continuity planning across all electronics categories.
\n\nData & Process Ownership\n\n- Lead cost modeling, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to guide sourcing decisions.
\n- Utilize ERP/MRP and analytics tools to manage spend visibility, supplier KPIs, and material forecasting accuracy.
\n- Develop and mentor a high-performing sourcing team focused on execution excellence, supplier innovation, and continuous improvement.
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LinkedIn,
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Two openings: 1 focused on Mechanical/Structure commodities and one focused on Electrical commodities.
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Electronics will lead the global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives for Shield AI’s mechanical and structural commodities, electronic components, PCBA, harnessing, and subsystem commodities. This leader will partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams to ensure supply continuity, competitive cost structures, and the development of a robust, technically capable supply base supporting current and future product lines.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Supply Chain","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1677106677593,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nShield AI is seeking a highly driven and operationally focused Senior Sourcing Specialist to support our Hivemind programs through strategic supplier engagement, subcontract management, and cross-functional program execution. This role sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management and is responsible for managing complex supplier relationships and subcontracted engineering efforts critical to mission execution.This position requires a strong combination of sourcing expertise, subcontract management capability, program coordination, and stakeholder leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, is comfortable operating directly alongside engineering and program teams, and has experience managing suppliers performing statement-of-work (SOW)-based technical or engineering deliverables under various contract structures.This role requires up to 50% domestic travel to supplier sites and Shield AI program locations in support of Hivemind initiatives.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nShield AI is seeking a highly driven and operationally focused Senior Sourcing Specialist to support our Hivemind programs through strategic supplier engagement, subcontract management, and cross-functional program execution. This role sits at the intersection of Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management and is responsible for managing complex supplier relationships and subcontracted engineering efforts critical to mission execution.This position requires a strong combination of sourcing expertise, subcontract management capability, program coordination, and stakeholder leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, is comfortable operating directly alongside engineering and program teams, and has experience managing suppliers performing statement-of-work (SOW)-based technical or engineering deliverables under various contract structures.This role requires up to 50% domestic travel to supplier sites and Shield AI program locations in support of Hivemind initiatives.
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Manage sourcing and subcontract management activities supporting Hivemind programs, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract execution, and ongoing supplier performance management.\nPartner closely with Engineering, Program Management, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams to develop and manage complex Statements of Work (SOWs), deliverables, milestones, schedules, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements.\nManage subcontractors performing engineering, technical development, integration, manufacturing, or testing activities in support of Shield AI programs.\nDrive supplier execution through structured program management disciplines, including milestone tracking, risk identification, issue resolution, and performance reporting.\nTravel regularly to supplier and program sites to support supplier oversight, technical reviews, integration activities, production readiness, and program execution.\nNegotiate pricing, commercial terms, schedules, payment milestones, and contract structures to achieve program objectives while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and risk.\nAdminister various contract types including fixed-price, time-and-materials, milestone-based, and cost-reimbursable agreements as applicable.\nCoordinate supplier onboarding, compliance reviews, and contracting activities in alignment with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.\nCollaborate with technical teams to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing readiness, engineering maturity, and execution risk.\nMaintain accurate procurement, subcontract, and supplier records within Deltek Costpoint and associated procurement systems.\nSupport development and continuous improvement of sourcing, subcontract management, and supplier performance management processes.\nEscalate and resolve supplier performance, schedule, quality, or contractual issues while maintaining strong supplier relationships.\n\n"},{"text":"Required Qualifications: ","content":"\n\n
5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, subcontracts, supplier management, or program-facing procurement roles.\nExperience managing subcontractors or suppliers performing SOW-based engineering, technical development, manufacturing, or integration work.\nDemonstrated ability to operate cross-functionally with engineering and program leadership in dynamic, fast-paced environments.\nExperience negotiating commercial agreements, SOWs, pricing, schedules, deliverables, and contractual terms.\nStrong understanding of supplier performance management, milestone tracking, and program execution principles.\nAbility to travel domestically up to 50% in support of supplier and program activities.\nStrong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.\nExperience working within ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred).\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.\nAbility to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously with minimal oversight.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred Qualifications: ","content":"\n\n
Experience in aerospace, defense, autonomy, robotics, or high-technology industries.\nFamiliarity with FAR/DFARS and defense subcontracting practices.\nExperience supporting development programs involving engineering services, software, hardware integration, or advanced manufacturing.\nUnderstanding of subcontract management within government-funded or defense-related programs.\nExperience working with milestone-based development efforts, technical reviews, or gated program execution models.\nBackground supporting supplier readiness reviews, manufacturing readiness, or integration and test activities.\nPMP, CPSM, CSCP, or related certification is a plus.\n\n"},{"text":"Why This Role is Unique","content":"\n\n
Opportunity to support major facility expansion projects as Shield AI continues to grow.\nWork closely with engineering, facilities, and leadership teams to help build the infrastructure supporting next-generation autonomous systems.\nJoin a fast-growing company where procurement professionals can directly impact large-scale projects and operational growth.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":65000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","max":105000},"text":"Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Hivemind Projects (R4464)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
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Job Description:
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\nDo you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.
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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structural Test Stand Design Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.
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\nDo you enjoy working in a dynamic lab environment and being part of a design team that will impact the safety of service members and civilians? If so, we want your help designing the next generation aircraft at Shield AI. The Mechanical Test team’s mission is to inform Shield AI hardware design by quantifying product performance and experience with custom measurement tools, and specialized analysis.
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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Structural Test Stand Design Engineer to support the development, testing, and validation of advanced mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, various sensor technologies (e.g., force, pressure, strain, displacement), be proficient in python for test automation and data analysis, and demonstrate expert level proficiency in CAD tools such as NX.
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\nHelp keep the next generation of autonomous aircraft mission-ready. In this hands-on role, you'll maintain and support advanced unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring reliability, readiness, and peak performance while working alongside cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
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\nHelp keep the next generation of autonomous aircraft mission-ready. In this hands-on role, you'll maintain and support advanced unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring reliability, readiness, and peak performance while working alongside cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Supply Chain","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","United States"]},"createdAt":1725050379795,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on electrical components/PCBA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on electrical components/PCBA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on electrical components/PCBA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Supply Chain","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas","United States"]},"createdAt":1773958230316,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on machined parts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on machined parts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI, focusing on machined parts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
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","categories":{"commitment":"International EOR","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Taipei","team":"Supply Chain","allLocations":["Taipei"]},"createdAt":1774973062187,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
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Process Improvement: Audit and embed into core supplier processes to understand improvement opportunities to cost, lead-times, and quality\nQuality Assurance: Conduct on-site audits to root cause supplier quality issues or performance challenges\nSupplier Development: Assess and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with engineering and operational priorities.\nEngineering Technical Support: Provide technical guidance to suppliers on part specifications, manufacturing processes and standards, and quality measures\nSupplier Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze supplier performance metrics, including delivery, quality, and cost. Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement plans as necessary.\nRisk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain to ensure uninterrupted production and delivery of components\nNew Product Introduction (NPI): Support the introduction of new products by ensuring suppliers meet all quality and delivery requirements during the development phase\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment and/or manufacturing engineering role\nDepending on commodity expertise:\n\nProficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and ability to analyze and explain 2D drawings\nProficiency in electrical CAD tools and interpretation of schematics and PCB drawings\n\n\nM.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent. \nProblem solving skills including root cause investigation and failure analysis\nAbility to travel to domestic and international suppliers ~50%+ of time\n\n"}],"text":"Supplier Development Engineer (R4621)","country":"TW","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supplier Development Engineer to join Shield AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, quality engineering, production process improvement, and supply chain management within the aerospace industry. This role is critical in enhancing supplier performance by solving supplier challenges that impact quality/on-time delivery/scaling, supporting the onboarding of suppliers to new designs, and delivering on our mission to deliver affordable and autonomous mass at scale.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/34d71878-2793-427c-ac43-e83cff4a5fee","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/34d71878-2793-427c-ac43-e83cff4a5fee/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"Full-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM1
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1783559735589,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The Sustainment Project Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving execution discipline across V-BAT sustainment activities. This role owns the operating rhythm, escalation mechanisms, and cross-functional execution framework required to move technical escalations, corrective actions, configuration actions, obsolescence actions, service actions, and customer-impacting sustainment priorities to closure.
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This role partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Success, and Operations to ensure sustainment actions are prioritized, resourced, tracked, and completed on timelines that support fleet readiness, customer commitments, and long-term product supportability.
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Own and maintain the V-BAT sustainment action tracker, ensuring actions, owners, due dates, blockers, decisions, and status are accurate and current.\nDrive the weekly sustainment review rhythm, including agenda management, action follow-up, decision tracking, and escalation preparation.\nLead sustainment escalation reviews for aging, blocked, customer-impacting, or fleet-readiness-impacting issues.\nCoordinate across Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Success, and Operations to align ownership, priority, and execution path.\nMaintain clear visibility into top customer-impacting and fleet-impacting sustainment issues.\nDrive progress on corrective actions, obsolescence actions, configuration changes, maintenance releases, service actions, and field support actions.\nEnsure major sustainment actions have assigned owners, committed dates, defined next steps, and clear closure criteria.\nIdentify risks, blockers, dependencies, and resource constraints that may delay sustainment execution or impact customer support.\nEscalate blocked or aging actions with clear recommendations, decision needs, and impact statements.\nSupport maintenance release coordination, release readiness reviews, and field rollout planning.\nPartner with technical teams to ensure configuration changes, service actions, and corrective actions are coordinated with appropriate stakeholders before field execution.\nPrepare leadership updates on sustainment status, priority risks, customer impacts, aging actions, and execution health.\nTranslate complex technical and operational issues into clear action plans, decision points, and executive-level summaries.\nImprove sustainment operating mechanisms, trackers, review formats, escalation paths, and reporting structure as the sustainment function scales.\nDrive accountability without direct authority by aligning stakeholders around priorities, timelines, and customer or fleet impact.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
6+ years of experience in technical project management, technical program management, engineering operations, sustainment, aviation operations, manufacturing operations, product support, or complex hardware execution.\nDemonstrated experience driving cross-functional technical work across engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, customer support, or field support teams.\nExperience managing or coordinating corrective actions, configuration changes, obsolescence actions, service actions, production issues, field issues, or fleet-impacting sustainment actions.\nStrong technical fluency with hardware products, engineering change processes, configuration management, root cause/corrective action processes, manufacturing processes, aviation maintenance, or fielded system support.\nProven ability to build and manage action trackers, escalation mechanisms, risk registers, dependency maps, decision logs, and leadership reporting.\nStrong ability to identify blockers, drive accountability, escalate risks, and maintain execution cadence without direct authority over functional teams.\nExperience supporting customer-impacting technical issues in a high-reliability hardware, aerospace, defense, robotics, aviation, manufacturing, or similarly complex operational environment.\nAbility to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineers, operators, support teams, manufacturing teams, quality teams, and senior leaders.\nStrong written communication skills, including the ability to convert technical details into concise status updates, risk summaries, decision requests, and executive briefings.\nAbility to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and impose structure where processes are immature, evolving, or cross-functionally complex.\nStrong judgment in prioritizing issues based on customer impact, fleet readiness, operational risk, technical severity, and execution urgency.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience with UAS, aviation sustainment, aerospace manufacturing, defense programs, fielded hardware systems, or deployed technical products.\nFamiliarity with MRB, FRACAS, RCCA, ECO/ECR processes, configuration management, fleet readiness, service bulletins, maintenance releases, or field retrofit execution.\nExperience working with deployed systems, field operations, customer support teams, military customers, or defense end users.\nExperience supporting sustainment, reliability, maintainability, or lifecycle support for complex electromechanical systems.\nExperience working in a startup, high-growth, defense technology, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environment.\nPMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS, aviation maintenance, engineering operations, or related certification preferred but not required.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary","min":150000,"max":220000},"text":"Sustainment Project Manager (R5302)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
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The Sustainment Project Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for driving execution discipline across V-BAT sustainment activities. This role owns the operating rhythm, escalation mechanisms, and cross-functional execution framework required to move technical escalations, corrective actions, configuration actions, obsolescence actions, service actions, and customer-impacting sustainment priorities to closure.
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This role partners closely with Fleet Support, Sustainment Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Success, and Operations to ensure sustainment actions are prioritized, resourced, tracked, and completed on timelines that support fleet readiness, customer commitments, and long-term product supportability.
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The Sustainment Project Manager does not simply track work. This role drives accountability across functions, identifies blockers early, escalates risks before they impact the fleet or customer, and ensures leadership has clear visibility into sustainment health, open risks, aging issues, and priority actions.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Enterprise Operations Division","location":"London","team":"Service Delivery","allLocations":["London"]},"createdAt":1781574884629,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT operations. This includes end-user system support, infrastructure maintenance, IT asset lifecycle management, and leadership of junior team members. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, organizational discipline, and a collaborative mindset to support a modern, scalable, and secure IT environment.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
\nThe Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT operations. This includes end-user system support, infrastructure maintenance, IT asset lifecycle management, and leadership of junior team members. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, organizational discipline, and a collaborative mindset to support a modern, scalable, and secure IT environment.
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Provide hands-on desktop, server, and systems administration support for Windows and Linux environments.\nInstall, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues across end-user devices and server systems.\nAdminister user accounts, access control, and group policies using Active Directory and Azure AD.\nManage IT assets throughout their lifecycle: procurement, deployment, support, and decommissioning.\nEnsure proper inventory control, software licensing compliance, and asset tracking using IT asset management tools.\nGenerate reports on hardware/software usage, compliance, and asset depreciation for internal and audit needs.\nLead and mentor junior administrators and support staff; contribute to technical documentation and team training.\nParticipate in on-call rotation and perform maintenance activities outside business hours as required.\nCollaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to support enterprise IT operations and incident response.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
3+ years of experience in systems administration or enterprise desktop support roles.\nStrong proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems.\nExperience with Active Directory, Azure AD, and identity/access management tools.\nKnowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) and endpoint security practices.\nFamiliarity with IT asset management platforms (e.g., SNIPE, JSM, JIRA).\nAbility to participate in an on-call rotation and off-hours maintenance windows.\nStrong documentation, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
5+ years of IT experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or mentoring capacity.\nExperience with Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), JAMF, and scripting in PowerShell.\nWorking knowledge of ITIL practices related to change, incident, and asset management.\nPrevious experience in asset lifecycle planning and procurement strategy.\nExperience supporting remote and hybrid work environments.\nIndustry certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, ITIL, Cisco) are a plus.\n\n"},{"text":"Why join Shield AI:","content":"\n\n
Help build the defining defence technology company of this century. \nWork at the forefront of AI, autonomy, and next-generation defence systems. \nOperate in a highly entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment. \nMake a direct impact on international growth and strategic defence partnerships. \nCollaborate with exceptional teams solving some of the world’s most complex operational challenges. \n\n"}],"text":"Systems Administrator (R5064)","country":"GB","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ","openingPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","descriptionBody":"Job Description:
\nThe Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT operations. This includes end-user system support, infrastructure maintenance, IT asset lifecycle management, and leadership of junior team members. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, organizational discipline, and a collaborative mindset to support a modern, scalable, and secure IT environment.
","descriptionBodyPlain":"Job Description:\nThe Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting, securing, and optimizing enterprise IT operations. This includes end-user system support, infrastructure maintenance, IT asset lifecycle management, and leadership of junior team members. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, organizational discipline, and a collaborative mindset to support a modern, scalable, and secure IT environment.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/b9e135e0-c0a4-4dfe-a242-ba80f8c161e9","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/b9e135e0-c0a4-4dfe-a242-ba80f8c161e9/apply"},{"additionalPlain":" \nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.\n","additional":"
\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"London","team":"Flight System Integration","allLocations":["London"]},"createdAt":1782368922305,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nCandidates for this role will lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments. Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.\n \n \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Candidates for this role will lead simulation-driven testing, automation, and software quality efforts for Hivemind, building and executing test frameworks that ensure our autonomy software performs reliably across simulated and real-world mission environments. Shield AI is growing quickly, and we're looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces learning, and brings a high-ownership, mission-driven mindset. This is a chance to have a real impact—advancing autonomy that protects lives—while working with a collaborative, high-performing team.
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Finance Division","location":"San Diego, California","team":"Accounting","allLocations":["San Diego, California","San Francisco, California"]},"createdAt":1778630849569,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance. This role will play a key part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, partnering closely with accounting, finance, and external advisors.The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, progressive tax experience (ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firms), and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Job Description:
\n We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance. This role will play a key part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, partnering closely with accounting, finance, and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, progressive tax experience (ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firms), and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.
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Job Description:
\n We are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance. This role will play a key part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, partnering closely with accounting, finance, and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, progressive tax experience (ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firms), and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance. This role will play a key part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, partnering closely with accounting, finance, and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, progressive tax experience (ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firms), and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.
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Job Description:
\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Tax Manager to join our tax function with a primary focus on income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance. This role will play a key part in the quarterly and annual tax provision process, partnering closely with accounting, finance, and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in ASC 740, progressive tax experience (ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firms), and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role is scoped as an Individual Contributor position focused on technical/functional ownership rather than personnel management.
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Job Description:
\nLead the execution of complex manufacturing programs that bring advanced products from concept to production. In this role, you will drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, and operations, ensuring plans, resources, and readiness come together to meet critical milestones. You’ll play a key role in turning strategy into reality—removing obstacles, maintaining momentum, and enabling teams to deliver at scale.
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X,
Instagram, and
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Job Description:
\nLead the execution of complex manufacturing programs that bring advanced products from concept to production. In this role, you will drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, supply chain, and operations, ensuring plans, resources, and readiness come together to meet critical milestones. You’ll play a key role in turning strategy into reality—removing obstacles, maintaining momentum, and enabling teams to deliver at scale.
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Hivemind Solutions Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Program & Technical Program Management","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779497470538,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are looking for an exceptional Technical Program Manager to lead the integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy stack onto next-generation aircraft platforms, guiding programs from concept through production and operational deployment. This role is embedded within the Aircraft division and serves as a critical coordination point between the aircraft engineering and autonomy software teams to deliver mission-ready autonomous systems.
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You will drive alignment across hardware and software development activities, ensuring aircraft, autonomy software, and operational teams remain synchronized throughout the full product lifecycle. This role requires close coordination with distributed engineering teams across Arlington, VA and San Diego, CA.
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The ideal candidate combines strong technical program management fundamentals with hands-on experience coordinating complex hardware/software integration efforts. You will drive schedule, cost, technical performance, integration readiness, and operational outcomes while helping define the future of autonomous aviation.
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Lead Aircraft & Autonomy Integration Programs
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Serve as the program manager responsible for the successful integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software onto next-generation aircraft platforms. \n\n\n
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Drive Hardware & Software Alignment
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Operate as an embedded partner to aircraft engineering teams ensuring software development aligns with hardware integration, manufacturing, lab availability, and flight test schedules. \n\n\n
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Work closely with product managers, engineering leads, operations, and executive leadership to define clear program objectives tied to mission impact, customer success, strategic growth, financial outcomes, and technical performance. \n\n\n
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Own development and execution of integrated project plans including scope, schedules, milestones, dependencies, budgets, and resource allocation. Continuously evaluate and rebalance customer priorities, technical risks, cost constraints, and schedule demands throughout the program. \n\n\n
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Drive Timely, High-Quality Decisions
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Facilitate rigorous, fast, and effective technical and programmatic decision-making across cross-functional teams. While not expected to design systems directly, you will possess sufficient technical depth to identify risks, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment. \n\n\n
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Coordinate system integration activities across labs, ground test, and flight test operations. Drive readiness reviews, integration milestones, and closure of technical dependencies required to support successful aircraft integration and operational deployment. \nIdentify potential bottlenecks, critical path risks, and schedule delays, and drive mitigation strategies to achieve program milestones and delivery commitments. Conduct critical path analyses and support program execution through Gate Reviews, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and Estimates at Completion (EACs). \n\n\n
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Communicate with Excellence
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Drive a consistent cadence of well-organized, effective meetings, including preparation, facilitation, action tracking, and follow-up. Ensure stakeholders remain aligned on status, milestones, priorities, risks, integration readiness, and technical challenges. \n\n\n
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Drive Technical Execution
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Support the development and refinement of technical and operational documentation, engineering change orders, work instructions, service bulletins, operational procedures, and integration documentation. \n\n\n
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Empower Teams & Remove Obstacles
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Create an environment where teams have the clarity, tools, accountability, and support needed to execute effectively. Escalate issues quickly, streamline processes, eliminate blockers, and foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement. \n\n\n
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Drive accurate and timely tracking and reporting of program financials, resources, schedules, integration status, and customer deliverables. \n\n\n
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Support Growth & Strategic Initiatives
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Support business development activities related to current and future autonomy integration programs, including proposals, requests for information (RFIs), requests for proposals (RFPs), technical evaluations, and strategic customer engagements. \n\n\n
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Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience. \nExperience leading complex cross-functional engineering programs from concept through production and operational deployment. \nStrong technical understanding of software-enabled systems, autonomy, aerospace systems, or complex integrated products. \nDemonstrated success managing program execution across scope, schedule, budget, risk, and technical performance in fast-paced environments. \nExperience with Program Management Reviews (PMRs), gate reviews, and estimates. \nExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead through influence across distributed teams. \nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments. \nDemonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to drive execution with high standards and collaboration. \n\n\n
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Experience integrating autonomy or software systems onto defense platforms. \nExperience in software development, autonomy development, or systems engineering. \nExperience managing clean-sheet defense or technology development programs. \nPMP and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification. \nFamiliarity with DoD contracting, defense acquisition, or national security programs. \nExperience balancing aggressive timelines with complex engineering constraints. \nEligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance. \n\n\n
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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We are looking for an exceptional Technical Program Manager to lead the integration of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy stack onto next-generation aircraft platforms, guiding programs from concept through production and operational deployment. This role is embedded within the Aircraft division and serves as a critical coordination point between the aircraft engineering and autonomy software teams to deliver mission-ready autonomous systems.
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You will drive alignment across hardware and software development activities, ensuring aircraft, autonomy software, and operational teams remain synchronized throughout the full product lifecycle. This role requires close coordination with distributed engineering teams across Arlington, VA and San Diego, CA.
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The ideal candidate combines strong technical program management fundamentals with hands-on experience coordinating complex hardware/software integration efforts. You will drive schedule, cost, technical performance, integration readiness, and operational outcomes while helping define the future of autonomous aviation.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
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Join a team dedicated to building quality and reliability into advanced products from the ground up. In this role, you will support critical quality management processes, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, and help ensure systems, documentation, and production activities meet the highest standards. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and mission-ready performance.
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Key Responsibilities
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Support daily execution of QMS processes and activities.\n
Assist with maintaining procedures, work instructions, and quality records.\n
Help track and follow up on audit findings, corrective actions, and process updates.\n\n
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Assist engineers in ensuring new products and processes meet QMS requirements.\n
Support documentation and readiness activities prior to production or manufacturing reviews.\n
Participate in inspections and verification activities as needed.\n\n
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Maintain document control processes, including updates, revisions, and archival of records.\n
Enter and manage data within quality systems, ERP systems, or tracking tools.\n
Help ensure accuracy and completeness of quality documentation and training records.\n\n
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Compile documentation and objective evidence for audit reviews.\n
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Support implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.\n
Help monitor key quality metrics and report trends to engineering or management.\n\n
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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Join a high-impact quality engineering team supporting the development and validation of next-generation autonomous systems. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure products meet reliability, performance, and quality standards throughout development and production. You will support inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and data collection activities that improve product quality and execution efficiency.
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3+ years of experience in quality inspection, test technician, manufacturing, or engineering support roles\nExperience using measurement and diagnostic tools such as calipers, multimeters, torque tools, and other inspection equipment\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation\nStrong troubleshooting and organizational skills in fast-paced hardware development or production environments\nExperience documenting quality issues, test results, and inspection data with high attention to detail\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs\nFamiliarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or regulated manufacturing environments\nExperience with environmental or system-level testing activities\nBasic experience with data analysis or scripting tools such as Excel, Python, Jira, or SQL\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":34,"max":51,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage"},"text":"Technician 4, Quality Engineering (R4959)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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Join a high-impact quality engineering team supporting the development and validation of next-generation autonomous systems. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure products meet reliability, performance, and quality standards throughout development and production. You will support inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and data collection activities that improve product quality and execution efficiency.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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We’re looking for a hands-on, reliable Facilities Technician to support the ongoing success of our test sites in the Bonham and Frisco areas. In this role, you’ll be a key player in maintaining the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facilities—ensuring our teams can operate at peak performance.
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High school diploma or equivalent. \nExperience in warehouse maintenance or a related field. \nPhysical ability to lift heavy objects (up to 49 lbs) and perform tasks that require bending, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. \nMust be able to pass a driver's license background check. \n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. \nAbility to work independently and as part of a team. \nGood communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. \n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":23,"max":34},"text":"Technician II, Facilities (5444)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We’re looking for a hands-on, reliable Facilities Technician to support the ongoing success of our test sites in the Bonham and Frisco areas. In this role, you’ll be a key player in maintaining the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facilities—ensuring our teams can operate at peak performance.
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This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, respond quickly to facility needs, and be an essential part of day-to-day operations.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Maintenance","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784070406202,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nWe are seeking a technician with hands-on engine overhaul experience to support scheduled 250-hour engine overhaul activity and normal organizational-level V-BAT maintenance. This role is ideal for a technician with piston engine teardown, inspection, rebuild, installation, and troubleshooting experience who can support both dedicated engine overhaul work and day-to-day aircraft maintenance tasks. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are seeking a technician with hands-on engine overhaul experience to support scheduled 250-hour engine overhaul activity and normal organizational-level V-BAT maintenance. This role is ideal for a technician with piston engine teardown, inspection, rebuild, installation, and troubleshooting experience who can support both dedicated engine overhaul work and day-to-day aircraft maintenance tasks.
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Perform scheduled 250-hour engine overhauls on V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems, including engine removal, teardown, inspection, cleaning, parts replacement, reassembly, installation, rigging, ground run support, and return-to-service documentation.\nConduct organizational-level maintenance on V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and associated Ground Support Equipment.\nInspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain small UAV piston engines, fuel systems, ignition systems, induction/exhaust components, cooling components, engine mounts, propulsor/ducted-fan interfaces, and related engine accessories.\nUse technical manuals, work instructions, drawings, inspection criteria, torque specifications, service bulletins, and overhaul procedures to complete engine maintenance accurately and safely.\nDocument all engine overhaul, inspection, discrepancy, repair, replacement, and maintenance actions in accordance with company procedures and applicable quality requirements.\nConstruct wiring harnesses and solder necessary components to maintain V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and associated GSE.\nComply with written training and certification requirements for maintenance personnel.\nSupport the development and improvement of maintenance task instructions, engine overhaul procedures, inspection checklists, and future maintenance manuals.\nDevelop relationships with adjacent organizations, including engineering, quality, production, flight operations, supply chain, and field support, to ensure maintenance and overhaul best practices are in place.\nPerform normal V-BAT technician duties when engines are not actively being overhauled.\nComply with the company’s tool control, FOD prevention, HAZMAT, ESD, and safety programs.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Hands-on experience performing piston engine overhaul, major repair, teardown, inspection, assembly, or rebuild work on aircraft, UAV, small-displacement aviation, powersports, marine, or comparable high-performance engines.\nExperience working with two-stroke, two-cylinder, opposed/twin-cylinder, air-cooled, gasoline, heavy-fuel, or small UAV propulsion systems, or directly comparable engine platforms.\nAbility to read and follow technical manuals, overhaul procedures, illustrated parts catalogs, engineering drawings, torque specifications, inspection criteria, and maintenance work instructions.\nProficiency using precision measuring and inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, and related engine overhaul tooling.\nAbility to inspect engine components for wear, scoring, cracks, corrosion, heat damage, dimensional limits, and other overhaul rejection criteria.\nAbility to maintain accurate maintenance, overhaul, inspection, configuration, and quality records.\nExperience in aviation maintenance and operations, including coordination across multiple departments.\nAbility to travel as needed.\nAbility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.\nSignificant experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProven record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding oneself and others to high standards, and showing kindness to others.\nU.S.-issued passport.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
FAA A&P license or equivalent internal or external certification demonstrating technical competency.\nDirect experience overhauling, repairing, or maintaining Suter TOA 288 / 288-series engines or comparable small UAV piston engines.\nExperience performing scheduled engine overhauls at defined service intervals, including 250-hour overhaul programs.\nExperience with Group 2 or Group 3 UAS maintenance, field support, launch/recovery operations, or deployed aviation maintenance environments.\nExperience in the field of Unmanned Aerial Systems.\nExperience with V-BAT, ducted-fan VTOL aircraft, small unmanned aircraft propulsion systems, or expeditionary UAS operations.\nExperience maintaining heavy-fuel, JP-5, JP-8, gasoline, or mixed-fuel UAV engine systems.\nExperience troubleshooting engine performance issues, including hard start, rough running, compression loss, fuel delivery issues, ignition faults, overheating, vibration, exhaust leaks, and abnormal wear.\nExperience in avionics.\nIPC certification.\nExperience with maintenance data collection, failure reporting, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, or development of overhaul work instructions.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":26,"max":39},"text":"Technician II, Maintenance - Engine Overhaul (R5307)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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We are seeking a technician with hands-on engine overhaul experience to support scheduled 250-hour engine overhaul activity and normal organizational-level V-BAT maintenance. This role is ideal for a technician with piston engine teardown, inspection, rebuild, installation, and troubleshooting experience who can support both dedicated engine overhaul work and day-to-day aircraft maintenance tasks.
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Job Description:
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Instagram, and
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We are seeking a highly skilled Test Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of X-Bat. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with test stands, understands precision instrumentation techniques, and has a background in machine shop operations, 3D printing, and product prototyping.
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Construct and assemble large-scale structures and test articles in alignment with engineering drawings and CAD models.\nSupport the design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products, R&D initiatives, and flight-ready hardware.\nMaintain accurate records of test equipment configurations and device designations across all projects.\nWork with aerospace-grade materials and perform structural repairs using industry-standard techniques and tools.\nFabricate fixtures, machine brackets, and execute rapid modifications on prototype hardware as needed.\nInstall strain gauges, thermocouples and various sensors according to precise instrumentation schematics.\nRoute cabling, integrate data acquisition systems, and verify sensor calibration and operational status.\nConduct mechanical testing by applying static and dynamic loads per detailed engineering procedures.\nDocument test outcomes clearly and report anomalies or irregularities in a timely manner.\nEnsure a clean, organized, and safe workspace across shop, lab, and composite work areas.\nContribute to ongoing improvements in instrumentation standards, testing procedures, and fabrication workflows.\nSource and manage inventory for parts and equipment needed for component repair or replacement.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
3+ years of experience in fabrication or aerospace-grade instrumentation.\nStrong background in strain gauge installation and sensor wiring.\nHands-on experience in machine shop operations, including manual and/or CNC tools.\nAbility to read engineering drawings, schematics, and detailed work instructions.\nComfortable working in shop and lab environments with exposure to noise, dust, and chemicals.\nAbility to lift and move parts and equipment (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physical work for extended periods.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Familiarity with mechanical testing systems (e.g., load frames, DAQ systems).\nExperience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or high-performance prototyping environments.\nKnowledge of adhesives, fasteners, and bonding processes for composite-to-metal interfaces.\nAble to work independently and adapt quickly to changing technical needs.\nHands-on experience performing MIL-STD testing including vibration, shock, thermal testing.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":24,"max":36,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage"},"text":"Technician II, Mechanical Test (R5212)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
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Job Description:
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We are seeking a highly skilled Test Technician to support the fabrication, instrumentation, and testing of X-Bat. This role is ideal for a hands-on builder who thrives in dynamic environments, has deep experience working with test stands, understands precision instrumentation techniques, and has a background in machine shop operations, 3D printing, and product prototyping.
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You will be a key contributor in helping bring cutting-edge designs to life, playing a vital role in everything from early-stage prototype development to detailed testing and validation of final assemblies.
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#LI-JM1
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Quality","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1774308292930,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAt Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible. We are seeking a Metrology Engineering Technician to help ensure that every component meets the highest standards of quality.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAt Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible. We are seeking a Metrology Engineering Technician to help ensure that every component meets the highest standards of quality.
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www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\nAt Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible. We are seeking a Metrology Engineering Technician to help ensure that every component meets the highest standards of quality.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
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\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Maintenance","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1784077183728,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAs a Technician III, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, you will serve as a senior-level technician responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining the Ground Support Equipment used to support Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems.\nThis position requires an experienced technician capable of independently diagnosing complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical discrepancies; interpreting technical data and engineering documentation; completing high-quality repairs; and providing technical guidance to other maintenance personnel.\nThe primary focus of this role is V-BAT Ground Support Equipment. When GSE workload permits, this technician may also assist with organizational-level maintenance, modifications, inspections, and operational checks on V-BAT aircraft.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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As a Technician III, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, you will serve as a senior-level technician responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining the Ground Support Equipment used to support Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems.
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This position requires an experienced technician capable of independently diagnosing complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical discrepancies; interpreting technical data and engineering documentation; completing high-quality repairs; and providing technical guidance to other maintenance personnel.
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The primary focus of this role is V-BAT Ground Support Equipment. When GSE workload permits, this technician may also assist with organizational-level maintenance, modifications, inspections, and operational checks on V-BAT aircraft.
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Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on V-BAT Ground Support Equipment, support systems, test equipment, and related field support assets.\nIndependently troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, mechanical, and power-distribution discrepancies using technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, diagnostic equipment, and sound maintenance practices.\nInspect, repair, modify, and operationally test GSE to verify proper operation, safety, reliability, and mission readiness.\nConstruct, repair, and inspect electrical wiring harnesses, connectors, cables, and electronic assemblies.\nPerform soldering, crimping, pinning, depinning, continuity checks, resistance checks, voltage checks, and other electrical diagnostic procedures.\nUse digital multimeters, power supplies, insulation testers, load-testing equipment, and other common electrical and mechanical test equipment.\nDiagnose equipment failures to the component or subassembly level and provide accurate recommendations for repair, replacement, or engineering disposition.\nPerform equipment modifications and configuration updates in accordance with approved technical instructions, service bulletins, engineering documentation, and company procedures.\nComplete detailed maintenance documentation in applicable systems, including work performed, troubleshooting actions, parts used, inspection results, labor hours, and final operational checks.\nIdentify recurring equipment failures, adverse trends, and opportunities to improve GSE reliability, maintainability, and availability.\nSupport root-cause investigations and communicate technical findings to Maintenance Leadership, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other adjacent organizations.\nAssist with the development, validation, and improvement of maintenance procedures, task instructions, inspection criteria, and future maintenance manuals.\nReview technical instructions for accuracy, clarity, safety, tooling requirements, and maintainability before field or depot implementation.\nAssist maintenance leadership with workload coordination, equipment prioritization, repair planning, and status reporting.\nInspect completed work for compliance with approved technical data, workmanship standards, and company maintenance requirements.\nMaintain accountability and serviceability of assigned tools, test equipment, parts, and support equipment.\nAssist with organizational-level V-BAT aircraft maintenance, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting, and operational checks when GSE workload and maintenance priorities allow.\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Five or more years of relevant experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or modifying aviation Ground Support Equipment, military support equipment, aerospace systems, industrial equipment, electronic systems, or similarly complex technical equipment.\nHands-on experience repairing wiring harnesses, electrical connectors, cables, circuit assemblies, and associated components.\nProficiency with electrical test equipment, including digital multimeters and other commonly used diagnostic tools.\nExperience performing soldering, crimping, connector repair, pin replacement, continuity testing, voltage testing, and resistance testing.\nAbility to plan and execute maintenance tasks with limited supervision\nStrong working knowledge of maintenance safety, tool control, FOD prevention, HAZMAT, configuration control, and technical-data compliance.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic maintenance or work-order management systems.\nAbility to safely lift, move, position, and work around Ground Support Equipment and aircraft components in a maintenance environment.\nAbility to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, or holidays when required to support operational priorities.\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a United States security clearance.\nValid U.S.-issued passport or the ability to obtain one before required international travel.\nProven record of being a dependable and trustworthy teammate, maintaining high standards, taking ownership of assigned work, and treating others with professionalism and respect.\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Seven or more years of experience maintaining aviation Ground Support Equipment, military aerospace support equipment, unmanned aircraft support systems, or similarly complex equipment.\nPrevious experience in a senior technician, lead technician, crew lead, shift lead, or technical-training role.\nExperience supporting equipment maintenance in a depot, flight-line, field-service, military, or high-tempo operational environment.\nFAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate or equivalent military, industry, internal, or external technical certification.\nIPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or equivalent soldering and wire-harness certification.\nOSHA, HAZMAT, electrical-safety, lockout/tagout, or related industrial safety training.\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":33,"max":48},"text":"Technician III, Maintenance (R5311)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
\n\n
As a Technician III, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance, you will serve as a senior-level technician responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and maintaining the Ground Support Equipment used to support Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems.
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This position requires an experienced technician capable of independently diagnosing complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical discrepancies; interpreting technical data and engineering documentation; completing high-quality repairs; and providing technical guidance to other maintenance personnel.
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The primary focus of this role is V-BAT Ground Support Equipment. When GSE workload permits, this technician may also assist with organizational-level maintenance, modifications, inspections, and operational checks on V-BAT aircraft.
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#LI-JM1
\n#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1647637366752,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nIntroduction to the V-BAT\nSecuring borders, hunting drugs, finding threats. Shield AI’s V-BAT is the future of tactical UAS today. Nothing else in the world like it, V-BAT is the next-generation UAS. In head-to-head customer fly-offs, V-BAT wins. The U.S. and allied militaries are choosing V-BAT because it delivers, period. \n \nThe true differentiator between V-BAT and the rest is its patented ducted fan design. V-BAT’s duct increases thrust by 80%+ at equivalent engine power, enabling take-off and landing with a single power plant and achieving unmatched payload mass friction. It can fly for a half day or stop and hover for hours on end. Most importantly, thrust vectoring bestows V-BAT with unmatched control authority for rock-solid stability in high winds and challenging weather – whether taking off, landing, flying forward, or in a transition state. \n \nV-BAT is designed explicitly for runway and equipment-independent launch and recovery in austere environments with no external support. The aircraft can be transported in the bed of a truck and assembled by two personnel in under 20 minutes, making it a true expeditionary system built for dynamic movement and fluid mission sets. \n \nJob Description \n V-Bat Air Vehicle Operators (Level 1-5) perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-Bat specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying. \n \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Introduction to the V-BAT
\nSecuring borders, hunting drugs, finding threats. Shield AI’s V-BAT is the future of tactical UAS today. Nothing else in the world like it, V-BAT is the next-generation UAS. In head-to-head customer fly-offs, V-BAT wins. The U.S. and allied militaries are choosing V-BAT because it delivers, period.
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\nThe true differentiator between V-BAT and the rest is its patented ducted fan design. V-BAT’s duct increases thrust by 80%+ at equivalent engine power, enabling take-off and landing with a single power plant and achieving unmatched payload mass friction. It can fly for a half day or stop and hover for hours on end. Most importantly, thrust vectoring bestows V-BAT with unmatched control authority for rock-solid stability in high winds and challenging weather – whether taking off, landing, flying forward, or in a transition state.
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\nV-BAT is designed explicitly for runway and equipment-independent launch and recovery in austere environments with no external support. The aircraft can be transported in the bed of a truck and assembled by two personnel in under 20 minutes, making it a true expeditionary system built for dynamic movement and fluid mission sets.
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\nJob Description
\n V-Bat Air Vehicle Operators (Level 1-5) perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-Bat specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying.
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\n\nInstructor – AVOs develop and teach programs of instruction based on an institutional and operational knowledge of the V-Bat system and air vehicle operations. \n\n
\n\nTraining/Standardization and Evaluation - AVOs assigned to Training, Standardization, and Evaluation are responsible for developing and delivering Programs of Instruction (POIs) for the V-BAT system to both internal and external customers. They serve as subject matter experts (SMEs), providing high-quality instruction and ensuring operators are trained to the highest standards of safety, proficiency, and mission effectiveness. In this role, AVOs establish, maintain, and enforce standardization across V-BAT flight operations, ensuring consistency in procedures, evaluations, and best practices. They also conduct evaluations and provide actionable feedback to uphold operational excellence and safe, effective flight operations.\n\n
\n\nDemo/Business Development – AVOs perform flight demonstrations for potential customers in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. \n\n
\n\nProduction Flight Testing – AVOs test newly produced V-Bat systems and rely on pilot and maintenance skills to ensure quality control and fleet readiness. \n\n
\n\nEngineering Research & Development – AVOs perform research and development flights and push the boundaries of innovation in the unmanned air vehicle space. \n\n
\n\nSupport SME – The UAS Support SME will delight customers (internal and external) by providing advanced (L2) troubleshooting and support for issues encountered in the field. In addition to serving as link between our engineers and our customers, this role will assist in documenting and developing a robust knowledge base including troubleshooting guides, system FAQs, and training support materials. \n\n
\n\nExperimental Flight Testing/R&D – Operators will collaborate with engineering teams to execute integration, ground tests, and flight tests, ensuring seamless interactions between various components and systems of the V-Bat UAV platform. They will provide regular and insightful feedback to flight test engineers, flight control engineers, propulsion engineers, ground control station development engineers, technical directors, and product managers. Your inputs will be crucial in refining and enhancing the platform's performance. This role will also contribute to the development of comprehensive training materials, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation. Lastly, you will actively participate in brainstorming sessions and discussions on improvements, optimizations, and innovations for the V-Bat platform. Your insights will contribute to its growth and evolution and help pave the way for the effective utilization and maintenance of current and future variants of the V-Bat system. \n"},{"text":"Required Qualifications ","content":"\nAbility to work independently and lead in a small team environment, often in austere locations, while delighting the customer \nAbility to pass background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy \nAbility to pass medical and dental screenings as required by customers \nAbility to possess a Secret DoD security clearance as required by customers \n"},{"text":"Desired Qualifications:","content":"\nPrior experience with other manned or unmanned systems \nPrior military service with overseas assignments \nMaritime/shipboard UAS experience \nFAA Ratings (Part 107/Private Pilot/Commercial/Instrument/CFI) \nA&P certified \n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":56000,"max":168000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"V-BAT Air Vehicle Operator","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Introduction to the V-BAT
\nSecuring borders, hunting drugs, finding threats. Shield AI’s V-BAT is the future of tactical UAS today. Nothing else in the world like it, V-BAT is the next-generation UAS. In head-to-head customer fly-offs, V-BAT wins. The U.S. and allied militaries are choosing V-BAT because it delivers, period.
\n
\nThe true differentiator between V-BAT and the rest is its patented ducted fan design. V-BAT’s duct increases thrust by 80%+ at equivalent engine power, enabling take-off and landing with a single power plant and achieving unmatched payload mass friction. It can fly for a half day or stop and hover for hours on end. Most importantly, thrust vectoring bestows V-BAT with unmatched control authority for rock-solid stability in high winds and challenging weather – whether taking off, landing, flying forward, or in a transition state.
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\nV-BAT is designed explicitly for runway and equipment-independent launch and recovery in austere environments with no external support. The aircraft can be transported in the bed of a truck and assembled by two personnel in under 20 minutes, making it a true expeditionary system built for dynamic movement and fluid mission sets.
\n
\nJob Description
\n V-Bat Air Vehicle Operators (Level 1-5) perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-Bat specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying.
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","descriptionBodyPlain":"Introduction to the V-BAT\nSecuring borders, hunting drugs, finding threats. Shield AI’s V-BAT is the future of tactical UAS today. Nothing else in the world like it, V-BAT is the next-generation UAS. In head-to-head customer fly-offs, V-BAT wins. The U.S. and allied militaries are choosing V-BAT because it delivers, period. \n \nThe true differentiator between V-BAT and the rest is its patented ducted fan design. V-BAT’s duct increases thrust by 80%+ at equivalent engine power, enabling take-off and landing with a single power plant and achieving unmatched payload mass friction. It can fly for a half day or stop and hover for hours on end. Most importantly, thrust vectoring bestows V-BAT with unmatched control authority for rock-solid stability in high winds and challenging weather – whether taking off, landing, flying forward, or in a transition state. \n \nV-BAT is designed explicitly for runway and equipment-independent launch and recovery in austere environments with no external support. The aircraft can be transported in the bed of a truck and assembled by two personnel in under 20 minutes, making it a true expeditionary system built for dynamic movement and fluid mission sets. \n \nJob Description \n V-Bat Air Vehicle Operators (Level 1-5) perform flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in CONUS and OCONUS environments depending on customer requirements. Candidates must be willing to become proficient in a variety of V-Bat specific AVO skills based on the unique demands of the position for which they are applying. \n \n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/3286ffe2-a1e7-4393-9df6-2703d8b55967","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/3286ffe2-a1e7-4393-9df6-2703d8b55967/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"#LI-JM1\n#LD\n\n\nFull-time regular employee offer package:\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity\n \nTemporary employee offer package:\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)\n \nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.\n \n###\n \nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. \n","additional":"#LI-JM1
\n#LD
Full-time regular employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
\n
\nTemporary employee offer package:
\nPay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
\n
\nSalary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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\nShield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
","categories":{"commitment":"Full Time Employee","department":"Aircraft Operations Division","location":"Dallas, Texas","team":"Customer Operations","allLocations":["Dallas, Texas"]},"createdAt":1779154967103,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nThe V-BAT Internal Training Instructor is responsible for executing and maintaining standardized training for Shield AI Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as a training standardization authority, ensuring all personnel are qualified, current, and prepared to support operational requirements.\n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The V-BAT Internal Training Instructor is responsible for executing and maintaining standardized training for Shield AI Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as a training standardization authority, ensuring all personnel are qualified, current, and prepared to support operational requirements.
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Deliver initial qualification training for Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians\nConduct instructor upgrades, evaluations, and endorsements required for operational events\nEnsure adherence to standardized procedures, checklists, and training requirements\nMaintain oversight of individual qualifications, currency, and additional requirements\nEvaluate trainee performance and certify readiness for operational tasking\nSupport development and refinement of training materials, syllabi, and evaluation criteria\nEnforce training standards and identify gaps in performance, curriculum, or execution\nCoordinate with operations, standardization, and maintenance teams to align training with mission requirements\nSupport test events, exercises, and deployments as required\nProvide mentorship and guidance to operators and technicians to maintain a high standard of performance\n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
Experience as a UAS operator, maintainer, or military aviation instructor\nBackground in structured training environments with formal evaluation processes\nStrong understanding of aviation procedures, safety, and standardization\nExperience conducting evaluations, certifications, or qualifications\nAbility to enforce standards and provide clear, direct feedback\nStrong communication and organizational skills\n\n"},{"text":"Preferred qualifications:","content":"\nInstructor Pilot (IP), Evaluator (EP), or equivalent designation\nExperience with Group 3–5 UAS or comparable systems\nBackground in maintenance training or certification programs\nExperience supporting operational or deployed environments\nAt least 3000 documented unmanned flight hours or 1500 manned flight hours\nFAA Private Pilot License (PPL)\nFAA Instrument Rating and/or Commercial Pilot Rating\nFAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate \n"},{"text":"Work Environment:","content":"\n\n
Combination of classroom, simulator, and field environments\nTravel required for training support, testing, and deployments\nWork may include austere or remote locations\n\n"}],"salaryRange":{"min":110000,"max":172000,"currency":"USD","interval":"per-year-salary"},"text":"V-BAT Internal Training Instructor (R5023)","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
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The V-BAT Internal Training Instructor is responsible for executing and maintaining standardized training for Shield AI Aircraft Operators and Maintenance Technicians. This role serves as a training standardization authority, ensuring all personnel are qualified, current, and prepared to support operational requirements.
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
","categories":{"commitment":"International Office Entity","department":"Growth Division","location":"Abu Dhabi","team":"International Business Development","allLocations":["Abu Dhabi"]},"createdAt":1779151351499,"descriptionPlain":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. \n\n\nJob Description:\nAt Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – CCAs, Middle East to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiatives across the region. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s CCA technologies by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in the Middle East. \n \nYou’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle. \n","description":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – CCAs, Middle East to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiatives across the region. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s CCA technologies by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in the Middle East.
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You’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle.
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Drive Strategic Capture: Identify, shape, and capture high-value opportunities across Middle Eastern next-gen airpower programs relevant to CCAs and autonomy. \nDrive Regional Sales Pipeline: Lead the full business development lifecycle for CCA-focused efforts, from customer engagement through proposal, negotiation, and contract award. \nEngage Key Stakeholders: Build and maintain trusted relationships with Ministries of Defence, defense primes, integrators, and key partners. \nShape Requirements & CONOPS: Influence customer requirements and future CCA CONOPS to align with Shield AI’s product offerings. \nSupport Demonstrations & Campaigns: Lead Shield AI’s positioning and participation in regional flight demos, technical trials, and program pilots. \nCoordinate Cross-Functionally: Collaborate closely with engineering, product, legal, and program teams to align technical solutions with customer needs and delivery requirements. \nInform Product Direction: Provide field intelligence to guide feature development, integration strategy, and roadmap priorities for Hivemind-enabled CCA solutions. \n\n"},{"text":"Required qualifications:","content":"\n\n
15+ years in a relevant air force occupation, bringing significant depth of understanding of relevant CONOPs and platform applications (preference for real-world operational experience flying tactical fighter aircraft with a strong technical background). \n3–5+ years of experience in defense acquisition, business development, sales, or strategy, ideally with a focus on air platforms or autonomy. \n5+ years of experience in region either operationally or from a defense business perspective \nStrong track record of capturing and closing defense programs or tech insertions with relevant ministries of Defense or multinational frameworks. \nUnderstanding of next-gen air combat trends, including CCAs, MUM-T, and AI-enabled CONOPS. \nAbility to credibly represent technically complex products to both strategic and operational-level audiences. \nFamiliarity with key regional acquisition pathways. \nWillingness to live in regional (preferably Abu Dhabi) and to travel extensively across the Middle East (30–50%). \n\n"}],"text":"X-BAT Business Development Director, Middle East (R4949)","country":"AE","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit
www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on
LinkedIn,
X,
Instagram, and
YouTube.
Job Description:
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At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director – CCAs, Middle East to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiatives across the region. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s CCA technologies by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in the Middle East.
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You’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle.
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\nOur international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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At Shield AI, we’re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we’re looking for a bold and visionary Director of Business Development to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our X-BAT initiatives across the region.
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\nThis is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s X-BAT by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in Europe.
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\nYou’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle.
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\nThis is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You’ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI’s X-BAT by engaging directly with top-tier defense stakeholders—military customers, industry primes, and government decision-makers. Your mission: position Shield AI as the go-to partner for next-generation air combat solutions in Europe.
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\nYou’ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you’ll own the entire business development lifecycle.
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