Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (R5009)
Shield AI · Wichita Metro Area
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsite$150k–$230k
At a glance
Highlights
- Support development and testing of X-BAT, the first autonomous VTOL jet aircraft.
- Design and maintain data acquisition systems for aircraft-level testing and safety.
- Enable rapid, data-driven iteration across propulsion and autonomy systems.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on flight test engineer who thrives in dynamic field environments and cares about reliable data and mission success. Disciplined executor who collaborates closely across teams to enable safe, rapid aircraft development.
Requirements
- Strong technical depth
- Disciplined execution
- Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic test environment
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