Principal Engineer, Edge Applications & Mission Systems (R6245)
Shield AI · San Diego, California
Defenseonsiteprincipal$220k–$330k
At a glance
Highlights
- Drive edge platform connecting operators, platforms and C2 systems.
- Build tools from single-vehicle control to theater-level planning.
- Shape extensible autonomy platform for global fleet operations.
Ideal candidate
Defense-minded technical leader who thrives owning architecture and shipping operational products, aligning engineers, product, and customers around a clear roadmap for autonomous missions.
Requirements
- Deep defense-domain knowledge
- Strong software engineering judgment
- Record of shipping operational products
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
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