Chief Engineer, Autonomy (R4614)
Shield AI · Washington, D.C.
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Defenseonsiteexecutive$200k–$300k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead Hivemind autonomy integration from small UAS to large collaborative platforms.
- Act as chief authority on system architecture, design, and product quality.
- Deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for defense and B2B contracts.
Ideal candidate
Seasoned defense-tech technical leader who thrives owning complex autonomy challenges and guiding engineering teams to deliver mission-ready capabilities protecting service members.
Requirements
- Defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer
- Proven track record leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems
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