Senior Component Engineer
Shield AI · Seattle, Washington
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsitesenior$120k–$180k
At a glance
Highlights
- Help build next-generation XBAT aircraft redefining autonomous aviation.
- Foundational hire building component engineering function from ground up.
- Own EEE component selection and lifecycle across aircraft PCBAs.
Ideal candidate
A builder-minded engineer excited to define processes from scratch and own component decisions that drive aircraft reliability, cost, and mission success.
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