Shield AI · 2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Software Process, Safety, and Airworthiness Lead (R4029)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$215K/yr - $320K/yr
10+ years expShield AI is focused on developing complex avionics software for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). The Software Process, Safety, and Airworthiness Lead will develop and maintain software processes to ensure compliance with MIL-HDBK 516 and DO-178C requirements, while streamlining and automating these processes for quick compliance demonstration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Develop Software Development Plans, Software Safety Processes, and process implementation traceability
Act as the primary interface to software safety and Airworthiness for the Software teams
Implement software process via automation through Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment methodologies
Develop and implement interface and software configuration management practices
Develop and implement requirements traceability plans and process to be implemented by the teams
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree is required; or 5-7 years and a PhD
Bachelors in CS, CE, EE
Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
Strong C/C++ background
Experience in bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems
Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & unit testing to assure software quality
Familiarity with common version control (git) and build systems (CMake, or similar)
Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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