Principal Engineer, Electrical (R5909)
Shield AI · San Diego, California
CHECKED 6H AGO
Defenseonsiteprincipal$210k–$310k
At a glance
Highlights
- Design electronics critical to V-BAT autonomous aircraft for demanding missions.
- Own challenging projects from concept to flight in fast-paced environment.
- Help build AI pilots protecting service members and civilians worldwide.
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven electrical engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves owning complex hardware from concept to flight. Eager to grow, solve tough problems, and advance autonomous aviation for defense.
Requirements
- Solid foundation in power, embedded and control 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