Air Vehicle Lead, Chief Engineer
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsitelead$212k–$318k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead design and maturation of a next-gen autonomous aircraft program.
- Own technical integrity from architecture through flight test to production.
- Build intelligent systems protecting service members and civilians worldwide.
Ideal candidate
Passionate aerospace engineering leader who thrives making tough trades and driving simple, robust solutions at speed. Mission-driven innovator eager to mature next-gen autonomous aircraft alongside values-focused teammates.
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific