Shield AI seeks a Senior Director of Business Development for its Simulation division to lead sales strategy, manage a growing team, and drive revenue growth across U.S. and global markets. The role involves owning bookings performance, integrating post-acquisition operations, and identifying cross-sell opportunities within Shield AI's defense technology portfolio. This is a strategic leadership position at a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on intelligent systems for defense and security.

Senior Engineer role at Shield AI focused on designing human-machine interfaces for UAV ground control station displays. You'll translate complex system requirements into intuitive, safety-critical user interfaces using Figma, collaborating with engineers, pilots, and human factors experts to optimize usability and situational awareness for real-time data visualization.

Senior Staff Network Architect at Shield AI responsible for designing and managing enterprise network infrastructure, data centers, and hybrid cloud environments for a defense technology company. The role requires deep expertise in network protocols, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise hardware, supporting Shield AI's intelligent systems used in global operations.

Senior Engineer, Software Test at Shield AI will develop and execute comprehensive test plans, verification and validation procedures, and analyze test data for intelligent systems including aircraft and enterprise software products. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure quality across software, hardware, and integrated systems.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer for Modeling & Simulation to develop high-performance C++ simulation infrastructure for autonomous aircraft systems. You'll design deterministic, faster-than-real-time simulation tools, implement comprehensive testing, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure simulations accurately mirror real aircraft behavior and mission scenarios.

Senior Staff Recruiter at Shield AI, a deep-tech defense company, responsible for partnering with business leaders to drive recruiting strategies across G&A functions and international markets. The role involves navigating visa processes, compliance requirements, and building diverse talent pipelines while managing external recruiting partners and tracking hiring metrics.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Talent Sourcer to lead strategic talent discovery and pipeline development across US and international regions. You'll own top-of-funnel recruiting, build market intelligence, and create repeatable sourcing systems for their rapidly scaling engineering and corporate hiring needs. This role combines market mapping, proactive candidate generation, and cross-functional partnership to fuel hiring across specialized technical and G&A functions.

Shield AI seeks an Associate Global Shipping & Receiving Specialist to manage daily warehouse operations including preparing shipments, receiving incoming goods, and tracking materials. This role supports a fast-paced defense technology company with global operations, requiring attention to detail and reliability in a warehouse environment.

Shield AI is seeking a Manager of Simulation Engineering to lead a distributed team of specialized engineers developing simulation tools for autonomous aircraft systems. You'll work cross-functionally with software, autonomy, and aerodynamics teams to design simulation roadmaps, manage engineering processes, and ensure simulation accuracy for internal and external customers. This role combines technical leadership with strategic planning at a venture-backed deep-tech company supporting real-world operations globally.

Director-level program management role overseeing Shield AI's V-BAT operations in Europe and Africa. Responsibilities include executing program strategy, managing DCS contracts, leading cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements while balancing customer priorities across cost, schedule, and technical performance.

Shield AI seeks an Engineer II for Avionics Thermal Engineering to own thermal solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle avionics, including design, analysis, and testing. You'll develop and validate thermal models using CFD tools, provide technical leadership in trade studies, and guide cross-disciplinary teams in applying thermal fundamentals. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians globally.

Senior Manager of Mechanisms Engineering at Shield AI leading the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems for the X-BAT Launch and Recovery Vehicle. Responsibilities include establishing engineering standards, owning mechanical deliverables across the product lifecycle, and conducting failure analysis to improve reliability. This role offers the opportunity to impact intelligent systems protecting service members and civilians worldwide.

Associate Inventory Admin at Shield AI responsible for maintaining inventory records in Costpoint ERP, conducting cycle counts, and managing parts transfers and issuance for production and maintenance teams. The role involves physical inventory management, customer service, and support for equipment staging and deployments at a defense technology company.

Shield AI is seeking a Structures/Mechanical Test Engineer to design and operate advanced test stands for their next-generation aircraft systems. The role involves developing test plans, building custom fixtures with hydraulic systems and sensor instrumentation, automating testing with Python, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate mechanical performance and structural integrity.

Senior Component Engineer at Shield AI responsible for managing component data governance in PLM systems, reviewing component requests, defining quality requirements, and monitoring lifecycle changes for the company's advanced autonomous systems. This role bridges engineering and supply chain, requiring expertise in component selection, vendor management, and technical problem-solving for mission-critical defense applications.

Senior Staff Engineer position focused on designing complex mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft at Shield AI, a deep-tech company supporting defense and civilian operations. Responsibilities include owning the complete design process from concept through production, performing structural analysis, prototyping, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across electrical, avionics, and flight control teams.

Staff thermal engineer role at Shield AI focused on solving critical thermal challenges for the XBAT VTOL strike aircraft, including exhaust gas management and aircraft-level thermal systems. You'll conduct thermal analysis, develop computational models, oversee testing, and mentor cross-functional teams while shaping designs for mission-critical aerospace applications.

Shield AI seeks a Corporate Development Director to lead strategic partnerships, M&A initiatives, and investment activities for their deep-tech defense company. The role involves originating and negotiating complex commercial agreements, building executive relationships with industry and government stakeholders, and driving growth through acquisitions and partnerships.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Global Mobility Manager to lead end-to-end execution and strategic evolution of global mobility programs across their international operations. The role focuses on day-to-day program delivery (80%) including training and regional consistency, with 20% dedicated to scaling mobility policies for expatriate assignments, transfers, remote work, and other mobility types. This position offers the opportunity to build scalable processes and drive continuous improvement for a venture-backed deep-tech company supporting operations worldwide.

Shield AI seeks a Director of Engineering Excellence & Design Standards to establish and operationalize engineering design standards across the company's aerospace platforms (V-BAT and X-BAT). This senior technical leader role focuses on driving consistency, rigor, and scalability in design, analysis, certification, CAD, documentation, and configuration management while maintaining execution speed.

Shield AI seeks a Technical Director to lead enterprise Oracle Cloud ERP strategy, architecture, and delivery across finance, supply chain, and manufacturing domains. This role owns the multi-year ERP roadmap, drives large-scale transformation programs, and ensures solutions meet compliance and operational requirements in defense and manufacturing environments. The position combines technical leadership with executive stakeholder management to modernize the ERP landscape and improve operational execution.

Staff Engineer, Applications at Shield AI is a highly technical, customer-facing role focused on deploying and integrating Hivemind autonomous software in real-world global environments. You'll work directly with customers on-site, provide technical expertise and training, develop AI/autonomy applications, and collaborate with internal engineering teams. This is a travel-intensive position (~50%) involving frequent international deployments lasting multiple weeks.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Engineer, Applications to deploy and integrate Hivemind autonomy software with customers globally, requiring deep technical expertise and customer-facing problem-solving. This role involves significant travel (~50%) to work on-site with customers for software integration, technical support, and developing AI/autonomy applications. You'll collaborate with internal engineering teams while supporting pre- and post-sales activities for Shield AI's intelligent systems products.

Engineer II, Applications at Shield AI is a technical, customer-facing role focused on deploying Hivemind autonomy software in real-world environments globally. You'll work on-site with customers for software integration, provide technical support, and collaborate with engineering teams to develop autonomy capabilities. This is a travel-intensive position (~50%) with frequent international deployments lasting multiple weeks.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Talent Sourcer to own top-of-funnel recruitment across multiple regions and functions. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, mapping talent landscapes, engaging candidates through advanced Boolean and creative channels, and building proactive pipelines for aerospace and deep-tech roles. You'll be a sourcing expert who coaches recruiters and partners cross-functionally to support Shield AI's global operations.

Senior Director of Business Development role leading Shield AI's growth strategy and market expansion in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan for autonomous defense systems (X-BAT, V-BAT, Hivemind). The position requires deep defense/aerospace experience, established government relationships, and Japanese language fluency, with responsibility for significant annual revenue targets and leading complex defense program captures.

Shield AI seeks an Associate Sourcing Specialist to manage purchase orders and procurement for indirect spend categories across the organization. The role involves negotiating with suppliers, maintaining ERP records, supporting vendor qualification, and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize costs and delivery timelines. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a venture-backed deep-tech company protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems.

Shield AI is seeking a Project Manager for Demo roles in Dallas, Texas to manage demonstration event planning, logistics, and execution for their intelligent systems products. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and customers, managing budgets and schedules, handling regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR), and leading project meetings. This position offers exposure to cutting-edge defense technology and supports Shield AI's mission of protecting service members through autonomous systems.

Senior Manager, Finance role at Shield AI's New Delhi office responsible for managing corporate compliance, statutory filings, and accounting operations for Shield AI India. The position involves ensuring adherence to Indian regulations (Companies Act, FEMA, GST, Income Tax), overseeing financial reporting under Ind AS/Indian GAAP, and serving as the primary finance interface for external auditors and regulatory authorities.

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing at Shield AI in Melbourne focuses on developing and maintaining manufacturing processes for advanced mechanical and electromechanical assemblies used in autonomous aircraft systems. The role involves process optimization, DFM/DFA collaboration, quality systems management, and ISO 9001 compliance, with hands-on involvement in small production runs of high-value defense technology.

Senior DevOps Engineer at Shield AI responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and systems that enable fast delivery of autonomous aircraft software. You'll own the infrastructure that drives developer velocity, pipeline health, and large-scale test execution across the organization. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on removing bottlenecks and accelerating iteration cycles.

Staff Engineer at Shield AI in Tokyo responsible for deploying and supporting the Hivemind enterprise autonomy software stack globally. The role involves ~50% travel to customer sites for technical integration, training, and support, plus collaboration with product engineering teams to develop AI/autonomy applications and address customer needs. This is a technical leadership position combining customer-facing expertise with product development for intelligent systems protecting military and civilian operations.

Senior Applications Engineer at Shield AI responsible for deploying and integrating Hivemind autonomous software in real-world customer environments globally. The role involves on-site customer support, technical training, AI/autonomy application development, and collaboration with internal engineering teams to enhance autonomy capabilities. This is a travel-intensive position requiring frequent international deployments lasting multiple weeks.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Inventory Receiving Admin to manage inventory levels, monitor stock movements, and conduct audits for a deep-tech company producing autonomous aircraft and intelligent systems. The role involves analyzing inventory trends, collaborating cross-functionally with procurement and production teams, and ensuring accuracy between physical stock and system records in a fast-paced environment.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff BD Account Executive to drive growth of Hivemind Autonomy products for U.S. defense and government customers across the Americas. You'll own the full sales lifecycle for complex opportunities, develop capture strategies, build customer relationships, and lead proposal development with cross-functional teams. This role requires deep defense acquisition expertise and a proven track record selling strategic solutions.

Shield AI seeks an experienced Senior Asset Management Specialist to own and scale enterprise IT asset management and procurement across hardware and software globally. The role involves managing asset lifecycle, license compliance, vendor relationships, and cost optimization while mentoring an asset management team and ensuring regulatory compliance (SOC, NIST, DoD, ITAR). This is a strategic operational position supporting rapid global growth in a mission-critical defense technology environment.

Shield AI seeks a Thermal Engineer I to design and analyze thermal management systems for unmanned aerial vehicles with high-power electronics and energy storage. The role involves leading thermal analysis, CFD modeling, cross-functional collaboration, and test validation to ensure mission-critical aerospace requirements are met. This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced aircraft development at a venture-backed defense technology company.

Shield AI is seeking an Engineering Manager for Structural Design to lead the structural design of advanced aircraft systems like the V-BAT and X-BAT. You'll manage teams, design and release structural components in production environments, and work with composite and metallic structures in a fast-paced deep-tech defense contractor environment.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer in Systems Safety to develop and manage safety requirements for intelligent autonomous systems, translating hazard analyses and regulatory objectives into testable software requirements. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with engineers, architects, and product teams to ensure safety requirement traceability and verification throughout the product lifecycle. This is a critical position for a deep-tech company protecting service members and civilians with advanced autonomous aircraft and systems.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Manager to lead all V-BAT internal training programs and standardization while serving as an operations officer for flight activities. The role involves overseeing the training team, managing training as a scalable program, and ensuring alignment across operations, engineering, and product teams. This position is ideal for someone with aviation training leadership experience and a background in military aviation or UAS operations.

Engineer II responsible for designing and implementing flight control systems for the X-BAT aircraft, including control laws, 6DOF simulation environments, and verification activities across multiple flight regimes. The role involves close collaboration with propulsion, aero, and autonomy teams to ensure stable and operationally robust performance from vertical takeoff through precision recovery.

Senior Engineer role at Shield AI focused on designing and implementing flight control systems for the X-BAT aircraft across all flight phases from vertical takeoff to precision recovery. Responsibilities include developing control laws, building high-fidelity simulations, executing verification testing, and supporting flight test operations while collaborating with propulsion, aero, and autonomy teams.

Staff Engineer role at Shield AI focused on developing and validating flight control systems for the X-BAT aircraft, a vertical takeoff and landing vehicle. You'll design control laws, build high-fidelity simulations, execute verification testing, and support flight test operations while mentoring junior engineers across multiple flight regimes.

Senior Staff Engineer leading flight control system design for Shield AI's X-BAT aircraft, responsible for control allocation, 6DOF simulation, verification testing, and flight test operations. This role involves integrating complex systems across propulsion, aerodynamics, and autonomy while mentoring engineering teams on a mission-critical autonomous aircraft platform.

Shield AI seeks a Desktop Engineering Supervisor to lead endpoint management and modernization initiatives across the company's global operations. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, overseeing engineering, automation, and lifecycle management of corporate endpoints while driving improvements in device management, imaging, patching, and endpoint security.

Shield AI is seeking an Electrical Engineering co-op student for a January 2027 start to work on autonomous aircraft development. You'll own a meaningful project in hardware design, power electronics, or avionics testing while receiving mentorship from senior engineers in a mission-driven environment.

Shield AI is seeking a Director of Mission Control to oversee aircraft operations, mission planning, and enterprise resource allocation for their autonomous systems. This leadership role requires balancing operational excellence with strategic priorities in a fast-paced defense technology environment, interfacing with senior leadership and multiple teams across the organization.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Lead FP&A professional for their Dallas office to analyze supply chain costs, develop financial models, and identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement, transportation, and inventory operations. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic pricing decisions for a venture-backed deep-tech company with global operations.

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer role at Shield AI focused on building internal tools and applications that power manufacturing, operations, and customer success. The position involves developing end-to-end features using Palantir Foundry, working with MES/ERP systems, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to deliver scalable, mission-critical software.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Curriculum Manager to design and develop educational materials for the V-BAT autonomous aircraft system. The role involves creating innovative, compliant training products that meet US Department of Defense standards and international airworthiness regulations, ensuring operators can effectively employ advanced reconnaissance and surveillance technology in demanding operational environments.

Senior Global Shipper/Receiver Specialist at Shield AI responsible for executing crane operations, rigging, and logistics coordination for loading/unloading large equipment and machinery. The role involves planning safe movement of oversized freight, coordinating with logistics teams, operating material handling equipment, and ensuring compliance with OSHA/DOT standards for a deep-tech defense company.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer, DevOps to lead their native C++ software build process and improve developer velocity. You'll collaborate with Software Engineers to design and implement CI/CD solutions, integrate testing environments, and establish best practices for their build infrastructure. This role is critical to supporting Shield AI's intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians worldwide.

Principal Engineer role at Shield AI focused on designing and analyzing fluid and thermal systems for advanced aircraft and ground platforms. This position involves developing innovative thermal solutions, conducting simulations, leading testing/validation efforts, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff Engineer for Operations Analysis to model, simulate, and analyze the effectiveness and operational impact of autonomous aircraft systems across military scenarios. You'll perform component-to-campaign level analyses, collaborate with engineering and defense stakeholders, and directly inform product decisions using M&S tools and operational analysis techniques. This role bridges deep-tech autonomous systems with real-world military applications in contested environments.

Staff Engineer, Operations Analysis role at Shield AI focuses on modeling, simulation, and analysis of autonomous aircraft systems to evaluate effectiveness and operational impact in military scenarios. You'll collaborate with engineering, product, and defense stakeholders to perform component and mission-level analyses, inform design decisions, and demonstrate AI-powered platform performance in contested environments.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Operational Analyst to model, simulate, and analyze the performance of autonomous aircraft systems in military scenarios. You'll conduct component-to-campaign-level analyses, develop wargaming simulations, and collaborate with engineering and defense stakeholders to inform product decisions and demonstrate system effectiveness in contested environments.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer to lead electrical failure analysis investigations for avionics hardware, including PCBAs, harnesses, and interconnects. The role involves conducting root cause analysis using structured methodologies, collaborating across cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers while driving corrective actions to closure. This is a senior technical position supporting intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians worldwide.

Senior Electronics Lab Technician at Shield AI supporting development of next-generation X-BAT aircraft avionics systems. The role involves hands-on lab setup, PCB assembly and rework, equipment management, and prototype hardware support in a fast-paced R&D environment working alongside electrical, mechanical, and software engineers.

Shield AI is seeking a quota-carrying Business Development Manager to drive growth and revenue across the U.S. Army enterprise by selling autonomous systems and unmanned aircraft solutions. This role owns the full Army sales pipeline from initial engagement through contract award, partnering with Army stakeholders and internal teams to convert operational needs into funded procurement. The ideal candidate is a high-energy defense sales professional motivated by closing complex deals that deliver real operational capability to the warfighter.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff BD Account Executive to drive growth of Hivemind Autonomy across the Americas, focusing on U.S. defense and government customers. The role involves identifying and closing complex opportunities, building customer relationships, and executing capture strategies while partnering with sales, product, engineering, and strategic teams. This is ideal for a technically credible seller with strong defense acquisition experience and a proven track record of winning strategic accounts.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Engineer to develop modeling and simulation tools for autonomous aircraft systems, focusing on high-performance C++ simulation infrastructure, aircraft subsystem models, and test pipelines. You'll design deterministic simulation tools for faster-than-real-time execution, conduct system performance analysis, and collaborate across engineering teams to ensure simulation accuracy for mission-critical aircraft operations.

Shield AI seeks a Harness Design Engineer I to design complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for X-BAT, an autonomous UAV platform. You'll collaborate across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliability and precision in mission-critical aerospace systems. This is a high-ownership role where your expertise directly impacts field performance and operational success.

Shield AI seeks a Principal Engineer, Survivability to design and optimize low observable (LO) features for next-generation autonomous aircraft operating in contested environments. The role involves RCS shaping, electromagnetic signature modeling, materials integration, and leading signature testing efforts across multidisciplinary teams. This is a mission-critical position for an experienced engineer passionate about advancing survivability technology in autonomous systems.

Senior Staff Engineer at Shield AI leading survivability and low-observable (LO) performance optimization for next-generation autonomous aircraft. The role combines radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, electromagnetic signature modeling, and materials expertise to ensure aircraft can evade detection in contested environments. You'll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and lead signature testing and validation campaigns.

Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering at Shield AI leading the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical systems for V-BAT aircraft and ground support equipment. The role involves establishing engineering standards, owning deliverables across the product lifecycle, and managing failure analysis and reliability practices. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact intelligent systems protecting service members and civilians globally.

Staff Sales Engineer at Shield AI's Amsterdam office will lead the technical pre-sales cycle for complex autonomous systems and AI/ML solutions, conducting discovery sessions, designing system integrations, and serving as the trusted technologist for customers. The role involves translating mission-critical requirements into scalable solutions, creating technical collateral, and collaborating across product, engineering, and customer teams to drive adoption of Hivemind's robotics and autonomy capabilities.

Shield AI seeks a Training Content Creator to develop engaging, multi-format training materials (e-learning, videos, infographics) across the organization. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex information into compelling curricula while maintaining brand consistency and supporting the company's mission of protecting service members through intelligent systems.

Senior Staff Thermal Engineer role at Shield AI leading the design and analysis of aircraft avionics thermal management systems for high-voltage, high-power unmanned aerial vehicles. You'll conduct thermal analysis, develop CFD models, mentor junior engineers, and drive cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical aerospace solutions.

Principal Electrical Engineer role at Shield AI focused on designing and owning power electronics systems for the next-generation X-BAT autonomous aircraft. Responsibilities include architecture design, converter development, full-cycle hardware development from concept to production, and cross-functional leadership. This is a flight-critical role requiring expertise in high/low voltage systems, power density optimization, and harsh environment hardening.

Senior Field Marketing Manager role at Shield AI focused on establishing and executing field marketing across India's defense and government ecosystem. The position involves developing account-based marketing strategies, supporting strategic capture efforts, and driving pipeline impact in partnership with sales teams in a high-growth defense aerospace company.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Field Marketing Manager to establish and execute field marketing strategy across priority defense and government accounts in six European countries (UK, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Greece). This hands-on role involves developing account-based marketing programs, supporting strategic capture efforts, and driving pipeline impact through alignment with regional sales teams in complex multinational government procurement environments.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for a Launch and Recovery Vehicle, including power units, transport structures, and maintenance tools. The role involves creating CAD models, conducting structural and thermal analysis, collaborating across teams, and overseeing prototyping and testing to military standards. This is a deep-tech opportunity supporting intelligent systems that protect service members globally.

Staff Engineer role at Shield AI focusing on guidance and control systems for intelligent unmanned aircraft platforms. The position requires leading technical initiatives to ship high-quality products while navigating complex development cycles in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment supporting global operations.

Senior Staff Facilities Security Officer role at Shield AI's Melbourne facility, responsible for leading security compliance (DISP, PSPF, ISM), managing personnel clearances, overseeing physical/facility security, and embedding security practices across engineering and operations teams. This position bridges defense, technology, and compliance for a venture-backed deep-tech company supporting mission-critical autonomous aircraft systems.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance power systems for autonomous aircraft, including inverters, DC-DC converters, and battery management systems. This high-ownership role involves full-cycle hardware development from concept through testing, with responsibility for flight-critical power subsystems that operate in harsh environments. The position offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and shape power architecture for next-generation autonomous aviation platforms.

Lead the Modelling and Simulation capability for Shield AI's Australian Mission Autonomy programs, responsible for developing and integrating simulation and test environments for uncrewed aircraft autonomy development. You'll architect high-performance real-time simulation frameworks, lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, and ensure robust, scalable simulation ecosystems that support customer programs and mission-critical autonomy development.

Staff Engineer, Software Test at Shield AI is responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test strategies for the X-BAT flight-critical aircraft systems, including verification, validation, and data analysis across hardware, software, and system-level components. The role requires deep expertise in aerospace/defense testing with regulatory standards knowledge (DO-178C, DO-254) and involves cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure mission readiness.

Shield AI seeks an Engineer II for Software Test to develop test plans, execute verification and validation efforts, and analyze test data for their intelligent systems and aircraft products. This role involves collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure product quality for systems supporting operations worldwide.

Shield AI seeks a Ground System Software Engineer to design and develop ground control stations, mission planning tools, and communication interfaces for the XBat drone platform. You'll work across multiple engineering teams to build robust, user-facing applications that enable safe and efficient drone operations in a fast-paced deep-tech environment.

Staff Engineer role at Shield AI responsible for defining, planning, and executing comprehensive integration testing phases for the X-BAT aircraft, including developmental, functional, and qualification testing. The position involves leading a multi-disciplinary test team, managing complex testing facilities, and driving the transition of products from design to operational readiness while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Shield AI seeks a Lead Accountant to own financial close processes for assigned areas, managing key GL cycles, cutoffs, and analytics while driving process improvements and audit readiness. This role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience and CPA certification, offering the opportunity to impact a venture-backed deep-tech company protecting service members with intelligent systems.

Hardware Reliability Engineer II at Shield AI supporting the robustness and long-term performance of V-BAT flight hardware. The role involves environmental testing, failure analysis, design reviews, and reliability improvements across concept to production. You'll work cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams using data analysis tools like Python.

Senior Engineer at Shield AI responsible for sensor integration and characterization for autonomous aircraft systems (V-BAT, X-BAT). Role involves selecting and integrating navigation sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras), developing calibration procedures, and collaborating across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to deliver production-ready sensor solutions.

Principal Engineer role at Shield AI focused on designing and implementing state estimation systems for autonomous aircraft and intelligent systems. Responsibilities include establishing navigation performance requirements, developing Extended Kalman Filter algorithms, and integrating multi-sensor fusion frameworks for GPS-degraded environments in safety-critical applications.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist to drive EHS excellence and regulatory compliance across the organization, with a focus on supporting aircraft engineering, test, production, and maintenance safety programs. The role requires an experienced safety professional to work with senior leadership on risk reduction initiatives and develop groundbreaking safety programs for unmanned aircraft operations. This position offers the opportunity to shape safety standards at a venture-backed deep-tech company protecting service members and civilians worldwide.

Shield AI seeks a Supplier Development Engineer in Taipei to enhance supplier performance and support aerospace supply chain operations. The role involves auditing supplier processes, conducting quality assessments, providing technical guidance, and managing supplier performance metrics to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards. This position is critical to scaling production and supporting Shield AI's mission in autonomous systems.

Senior Staff Engineer role at Shield AI focused on mechanical design and development of autonomous UAV products. Responsibilities include architecting new products, designing complex electro-mechanical assemblies, performing structural and kinematic analysis, and mentoring junior engineers. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology with a mission-driven team.

Shield AI is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Intern for summer 2026 to develop real-time firmware in C/C++ for their advanced UAV aircraft. You'll work on end-to-end features in their flight control software, collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers, and contribute meaningfully to aerospace systems that protect service members and civilians.

Shield AI seeks a Manager of Embedded Software to lead the V-BAT avionics software team, developing complex C/C++ firmware for cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in embedded systems, real-time software, and the ability to establish processes and standards for a world-class aerospace software organization. The position offers the opportunity to impact critical defense systems while building and mentoring a high-performance engineering team.

Lead the verification and validation of autonomy and avionics software for Shield AI's next-generation aircraft systems. Design scalable automated test infrastructure, validate mission-critical behaviors across simulation and real aircraft environments, and enable rapid, safe software deployment to flight operations. Partner with engineering, product, and flight test teams to ensure system integrity and operational reliability.

Director leading sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and contract execution for munitions and defense-related commodities at Shield AI. The role drives cost optimization and supply continuity while ensuring compliance with U.S. government regulations in a highly regulated environment. Requires managing complex negotiations with strategic suppliers and cross-functional leadership.

Shield AI seeks a Structural Design Engineer II to lead the design and development of high-performance structural components for next-generation autonomous aircraft. The role involves CAD modeling, FEA analysis, material selection, and cross-functional collaboration with aerodynamics, propulsion, and manufacturing teams. This multi-level position offers significant ownership in a fast-paced aerospace environment working on advanced UAV platforms.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer to lead the design and development of structural components for next-generation autonomous aircraft. You'll own the complete structural design lifecycle from concept through production, collaborating across disciplines to ensure integrity, manufacturability, and mission-readiness on advanced UAV platforms.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for next-generation unmanned aircraft systems. This role involves creating field-deployable support systems for military operations, including structural analysis, CAD modeling, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration. The position offers the opportunity to impact advanced autonomous aircraft technology in a venture-backed aerospace company.

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer role at Shield AI leading the design and development of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for next-generation autonomous aircraft used in military operations. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, structural analysis, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to create robust, field-deployable support systems. This is a key position shaping aerospace innovation for national defense applications.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for next-generation autonomous aircraft. This role involves creating robust, field-deployable mechanical systems including launch/recovery systems, power units, and maintenance tools, with responsibility for CAD design, structural analysis, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations teams.

Shield AI seeks a Manager of Software for Perception to lead technical teams developing advanced perception systems for autonomous aircraft operating in complex defense environments. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on algorithm development in real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation for airborne sensing systems. This position is ideal for someone skilled in autonomous systems perception who can manage cross-functional teams while driving innovation in defense autonomy.

Lead FP&A Analyst role at Shield AI, a defense-tech company, focusing on forecasting orders, revenue, and cash flow for government contracts and software products. The position involves executive-level reporting, budget tracking across business units, and strategic financial analysis in a fast-paced environment with expertise needed in U.S. defense sector contracting.

Shield AI seeks a Manager of Software Engineering to lead a team developing critical software solutions for over-the-air updates, operator training tools, and flight data analysis systems. The role involves architecting and deploying integrated software applications that enhance aircraft operability and support global military and civilian operations. This is an opportunity to manage a high-impact team building robust, scalable solutions for advanced autonomous aircraft systems.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle for advanced autonomous aircraft, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards and driving continuous improvement from design through production. The role involves developing quality systems, conducting root cause investigations, supporting new product introduction, and mentoring team members while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

Staff Technical Program Manager role at Shield AI leading manufacturing execution for advanced aerospace products (V-BAT, X-BAT aircraft). Owns end-to-end manufacturing program outcomes, drives cross-functional coordination across engineering, supply chain, and operations, and removes obstacles to meet critical production milestones at scale.

Shield AI seeks a Supervisor for IT Service Delivery to lead frontline end-user support operations in San Diego, Dallas, or Washington D.C. The role involves mentoring desktop support technicians, managing ticket queues, improving workflows, and partnering with engineering and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure and reliable technology services. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone who excels at team development and operational efficiency.

Staff Engineer position at Shield AI leading the architecture and design of precision wire harnesses and cable assemblies for next-generation autonomous UAV platforms. The role combines high ownership in harness design with mentorship responsibilities, requiring expertise in aerospace-grade electrical systems, CAD modeling, and mission-critical reliability analysis.

Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer at Shield AI responsible for designing and integrating avionics systems for next-generation autonomous aircraft, from concept through production. The role involves complex electro-mechanical solutions, structural and thermal analyses, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards like DO-160, DO-254, and MIL-STD specifications. This is a high-impact position in a venture-backed deep-tech company pushing innovations in autonomous aviation.

Shield AI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II specializing in harness design to develop complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAV platforms. You'll design and validate mission-critical electrical systems from concept through deployment, collaborating across avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams. This high-ownership role directly impacts next-generation autonomous aircraft reliability and performance.

Lead, Program Finance role at Shield AI, a deep-tech defense company, responsible for financial analysis and oversight of aerospace & defense programs. The position requires expertise in government contracting, financial modeling, and cost accounting with a track record in the defense industry.

Shield AI seeks a Technician III to program and operate Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) and metrology equipment for dimensional inspection of aerospace components. You'll verify measurements against drawing requirements, GD&T specifications, and AS9100 quality standards while supporting product development and quality investigations. This hands-on role contributes directly to the safety and performance of next-generation autonomous aircraft.

Shield AI is seeking an experienced former military pilot to serve as a Standardization Pilot in Dallas, defining best practices and SOPs for V-BAT aircraft operations. You'll collaborate across engineering, training, and operations teams to develop training materials, conduct flight operations, and drive continuous improvement in pilot standardization. This role is ideal for an elite pilot passionate about AI aviation and building world-class operational standards.

Shield AI seeks an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist (Level 4) in Dallas to develop precision-machined components for next-generation autonomous aerospace systems. You'll work in a fast-paced prototype environment, balancing speed and precision while collaborating with engineers and mentoring junior staff on complex, often first-of-their-kind parts.

Staff Engineering Specialist at Shield AI supporting mechanical test infrastructure for V-BAT aircraft production. You'll design, build, and maintain mechanical fixtures, test adapters, and tooling that enable reliable testing of aircraft subsystems in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Program Finance Analyst to provide financial oversight and strategic insights for the Hivemind business unit. You'll develop financial models, analyze program performance data, and collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive business decisions in a fast-growing, hardware-focused defense technology company.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop hydraulic and actuated systems for the X-BAT jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform. You'll own the design, analysis, testing, and supplier management of hydraulic components and fluid systems while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology with a rapidly growing deep-tech company.

Shield AI seeks an experienced Propulsion Technical Program Manager to coordinate development activities across the X-BAT aircraft propulsion team, including engine hardware, fuel systems, and testing. The role requires partnering with engineers and suppliers to ensure technical work aligns with vehicle-level milestones while managing cross-functional coordination, risks, and stakeholder communication.

Shield AI seeks a Customer Experience Center Coordinator to manage and orchestrate customer onsite visits in Frisco, Texas for the Go-To-Market organization. This highly visible role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across Business Development, Solutions Engineering, Operations, Security, and Executive Leadership. The position involves occasional travel (~10%) to San Diego and Washington, DC offices.

Shield AI seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to enhance machined parts supplier performance in the aerospace industry. The role focuses on quality assurance, process improvement, supplier onboarding, and supply chain risk management to support production scaling. This position is critical to delivering affordable autonomous systems at scale.

Senior Engineer, Structural Analysis at Shield AI will design and optimize structural components for advanced aircraft and UAVs used in defense applications. The role involves FEA analysis, CAD modeling, comprehensive testing, and cross-functional collaboration with aerodynamics and manufacturing teams. This is a critical position advancing intelligent systems for high-stakes operations worldwide.

Engineering Lead at Shield AI responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams developing tactical autonomy software for unmanned aircraft systems. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with designing autonomous algorithms, high-performance software development, and behavior architecture implementation for complex missions in dynamic environments.

Senior Staff Engineer role at Shield AI focused on designing and delivering high-performance electro-mechanical systems for autonomous aircraft. You'll own the complete design lifecycle from CAD and analysis through prototyping, testing, and production, working across hardware, controls, and propulsion teams. This position offers the opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges and directly contribute to cutting-edge autonomous flight technology.

Senior Systems Administrator role at Shield AI's India operations, serving as the local IT operational lead providing day-to-day service desk support, hardware provisioning, and infrastructure maintenance. This position functions as the hands-on execution arm for U.S.-based IT leadership, handling device builds, troubleshooting, and asset management while enabling engineers to focus on core Hivemind development.

Shield AI seeks a senior Staff Systems Administrator to serve as the technical owner of enterprise IT infrastructure in a dedicated operational environment in New Delhi. The role encompasses on-premises systems, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), endpoint management, identity services, and engineering support with significant autonomy and minimal oversight. This is a high-impact individual contributor position requiring infrastructure design, implementation, security hardening, and continuous operational resilience.

Senior Engineering Technician supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives in Shield AI's advanced manufacturing organization. This role involves implementing lean manufacturing processes (5S, visual management, standard work), facilitating cross-functional problem-solving, and driving measurable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People metrics.

Shield AI seeks a Principal Engineer for Mission Systems to lead end-to-end engineering of advanced unmanned aircraft systems, including RF/optical sensors, electronic warfare, and integrated avionics. This senior technical role involves architecting mission systems, driving requirements development, and overseeing integration from concept through flight test while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and mission performance objectives.

Shield AI seeks an experienced Senior Materials Planner to optimize material usage, procurement processes, and cross-functional collaboration in Dallas. This individual contributor role involves owning daily planning functions, analyzing material consumption trends, and partnering with engineering and procurement teams to support operational success for a deep-tech defense company.

Staff Engineer at Shield AI leading the development and sustainment of manufacturing equipment, test racks, and test cells for advanced aerospace systems. This hands-on role involves driving equipment reliability, troubleshooting failures, and collaborating with manufacturing and design teams to support production readiness and continuous improvement.

Shield AI is seeking a Director of GTM Finance to architect and lead the revenue engine for a mission-driven autonomous systems company. You'll own bookings-to-revenue forecasting, build capacity models, instrument pipeline health, and establish automated GTM Finance systems while leading a growing team. This is a high-leverage role with company-wide impact in a technically complex, national security-focused environment.

Sr Manager leading supplier development strategy at Shield AI, a deep-tech defense company. Role focuses on strategic supplier transformation, quality governance, and capability development across key commodities, driving improvements in cost, lead time, quality, and scalability.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Propulsion Technician to assemble, test, and maintain low-bypass turbofan engines for UAV propulsion systems in Dallas. The role involves pre/post-flight operations, test cell validation, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Ideal candidates have A&P licenses and 3-5 years of aircraft engine experience from military or aerospace backgrounds.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead comprehensive propulsion testing for the X-BAT turbofan-powered UAV platform. You'll own the full lifecycle of test campaigns—from architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and flight readiness decisions—while collaborating across propulsion, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.

Senior Propulsion Engineer role at Shield AI responsible for full lifecycle ownership of the X-BAT UAV's low-bypass turbofan engine subsystem, from requirements and design through flight testing and operational support. This hands-on, technical position requires leading cross-functional collaboration with design, controls, airframe, and flight test teams to ensure engine performance, integration, and reliability across the operational flight envelope.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of propulsion hardware for the X-BAT next-generation UAV with a low-bypass turbofan engine. The role spans the full lifecycle from concept through production and flight operations, requiring hands-on CAD design, cross-functional collaboration, and technical problem-solving across engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems.

Senior Director of Program Management at Shield AI leading a portfolio of cutting-edge programs within the Hivemind business across emerging domains. The role involves managing a team of Technical Program Managers, overseeing both internally-funded product development and customer-funded delivery programs, while ensuring flawless execution and alignment with product roadmaps. This position offers the opportunity to shape Shield AI's growth strategy in intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians.

Staff Engineer, Systems role at Shield AI focusing on requirements development, analysis, and documentation for intelligent autonomous systems. The position involves cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and QA teams to translate customer needs into technical specifications for their V-BAT, X-BAT, and Hivemind product lines.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer/Systems Modeler to develop and maintain high-quality system models for Hivemind Enterprise, a complex autonomy software SDK. This role involves Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), cross-stack architecture documentation, and process modeling while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on one of the company's most critical software platforms.

Lead Program Finance Analyst role at Shield AI responsible for building and maintaining financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. The position involves analyzing data trends to support program health decisions, developing reporting dashboards in Power BI, and partnering with Program Management and Aircraft Operations teams. This is a strategic finance role supporting Shield AI's autonomous aircraft and intelligent systems products across global operations.

Shield AI seeks an experienced CNC Machinist III to independently set up and operate precision CNC machines manufacturing components for defense/aerospace applications. The role requires advanced blueprint reading, multi-axis machining expertise, and troubleshooting capabilities to maintain tight tolerances and optimize production on the shop floor.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Manager, Treasury to build and scale the corporate treasury function for a high-growth, venture-backed defense technology company. The role involves managing global cash positioning, liquidity planning, FX risk mitigation, banking relationships, and treasury policy development while reporting to the Controller. This is an opportunity to establish treasury capabilities within a mission-driven organization with international operations.

Senior Lead Data Engineer at Shield AI will architect and implement secure, scalable data systems in Microsoft Fabric to power enterprise financial reporting and analytics for a complex, multi-billion-dollar defense tech organization. The role encompasses cloud architecture decisions, data modeling standards, ELT/ETL pipeline development, and governance implementation across Finance, FP&A, and Executive reporting. You'll directly influence mission-critical decision-making and AI adoption at scale.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Cyber Engineer to own endpoint security strategy and execution across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. You'll design security baselines, build automation for configuration enforcement and drift detection, and integrate endpoint security with identity, infrastructure, and incident response workflows. This is a hands-on technical role that bridges security policy with day-to-day operational implementation.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer for Product Security & Compliance to lead security and compliance efforts for autonomous aircraft platforms. The role combines ISSM-level responsibility with hands-on product security, requiring experience securing aerospace/defense systems and deep collaboration with engineering teams on fielded systems.

Shield AI seeks an Engineering Specialist/Sr. Technician for their Avionics Engineering team to support the development of the X-BAT aircraft's flight-critical custom avionics systems. The role spans design, verification, procurement, manufacturing, and testing, working closely with the Electrical Engineering team on communications, compute, AI, power, and telemetry systems. This is an essential position supporting a venture-backed deep-tech company protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer at Shield AI responsible for ensuring robustness and long-term performance of V-BAT flight hardware through design-for-reliability implementation, environmental testing (temperature cycling, vibration, HALT, HASS), and failure analysis. You'll lead cross-functional efforts with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to conduct reliability verification from concept through production and implement corrective actions that improve hardware quality.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Lead for Strategy & Operations to define enterprise strategy and drive operational execution across its defense tech portfolio, including autonomous aircraft and AI software products. This role combines high-level strategic planning with financial modeling, capital allocation, and cross-functional execution across a venture-backed deep-tech company with global operations. It's designed for ambitious early-career professionals seeking exposure to critical business decisions and development into future leadership roles.

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Director of FP&A to build and own the company's financial forecasting, planning, and liquidity infrastructure. This high-impact role involves leading monthly forecasts, annual planning, cash flow modeling, and financial operating systems across hardware production, autonomous software, and multi-year government contracts. The position requires a strategic operator who can simplify complexity and enable fast decision-making across a venture-backed deep-tech defense company.

Senior Manager leading corporate forecasting, Anaplan operations, and financial planning for Shield AI, a defense tech company. You'll build integrated financial models, own the annual planning cycle, and partner with G&A functions to drive data-driven decision-making. This high-impact role combines technical financial modeling with cross-functional leadership in a fast-growing, venture-backed deep-tech environment.

Shield AI seeks a Director of Chief Engineering to lead and develop a team of Chief Engineers responsible for technical execution and delivery of Hivemind software across multiple customer platforms. This senior leadership role combines technical depth with people development, requiring the director to ensure the engineering team is equipped to manage scope, remove blockers, and maintain technical continuity across projects. The role balances technical rigor, risk management, and cost optimization in partnership with program management.

Staff Engineer, DevOps role at Shield AI focused on owning and scaling the CI/CD and automation infrastructure across autonomy, embedded, and ground software teams. You'll drive developer velocity by eliminating pipeline bottlenecks, managing large-scale test execution from single-agent runs to cluster orchestration, and implementing monitoring and best practices across the organization.

Shield AI seeks a Maintenance Technician II in Dallas to ensure reliability and mission-readiness of V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and ground support equipment. Responsibilities include conducting organizational-level maintenance, constructing wiring harnesses, soldering components, and supporting development of maintenance documentation. This role offers hands-on work with cutting-edge autonomous systems in a venture-backed defense technology company.