Shield AI · 2 months ago
Senior Engineer, Mission Systems (R4014)
Dallas Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $173K/yr
3+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Engineer in Mission Systems will be responsible for requirements gathering, design, integration, and validation of electrical systems for the V-BAT and next-generation aircraft, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance mission capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Own requirements gathering, design, integration, and validation of multiple electrical systems for both V-BAT and our next-generation aircraft
Debug, root cause, and repair electrical hardware issues
Drive improvements to prevent reoccurrence and increase reliability
Become fluent with aircraft schematics, wiring diagrams, interfaces, communications, and mechanical design
Support aircraft flight operations and data review the responsible authority for evaluating aircraft health, performance, real-time debug and resolution
Deliver novel autonomous features through collaboration with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded, Manufacturing, Product Management, Flight Test, etc
Use Python or Matlab to scrape data during testing and validation activities
Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
3+ years engineering experience with electrical system design, integration, testing, debug, and repair
Comfortable using circuit schematics and wiring diagrams
Mastery of fundamental engineering concepts, including EE, Mech E, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics
Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc…
Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results
Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred
Experience with Python or any scripting language
Active Secret Security Clearance
Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc…
Experience testing automotive or aerospace systems in the field
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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
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
Washington Technology
2026-01-11
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