Shield AI · 8 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Mission Systems (Avionics & Sensor Integration) (R4014)
Dallas, TX
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 Mission Systems Engineer will lead the integration of avionics and sensors onto advanced aircraft, overseeing the full product lifecycle from design to deployment while collaborating with various engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Architect, design, integrate, and validate avionics and mission sensors and payloads for V-BAT —from concept through production & deployment
Work directly with operators, mission SMEs, and internal stakeholders to understand user needs and prioritize system features and capabilities
Drive 0→1 development: take loosely defined mission problems, propose solutions, prototype quickly, iterate with flight test data, and mature systems into production-ready capabilities
Lead cross functional development: mechanical & electrical design, firmware/embedded interfaces, data paths, networking, and onboard software integration
Debug and root-cause complex hardware, software, and integration failures throughout development and flight operations
Lead hands-on bring-up, lab testing, HIL testing, and flight test preparation
Support flight operations with real-time troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and post-mission data analysis
Use Python, MATLAB, or similar tools to analyze logs, automate tests, and drive informed design decisions
Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Flight Test, and Manufacturing to deliver reliable and maintainable avionics systems
Drive continuous design improvement to increase reliability, robustness, and mission performance
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
3+ years engineering experience with electrical system design, integration, testing, debug, and repair
Hands-on experience with test equipment, schematics, harness/wiring diagrams, and HW/SW debugging
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 integrating avionics, sensors, radios, mission payloads, or flight computing systems
Experience with flight test, field testing, or hardware-in-the-loop development
Experience with Python or any scripting language
Active Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one if needed)
Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes
Demonstrated experience taking a hardware + software product or feature from concept (0) to deployed system (1)
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
2025-12-11
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