Shield AI · 1 month ago
Aviation Safety Officer (R4177)
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Aviation Safety Officer will lead the aviation safety program, ensuring safety is prioritized in product development and flight operations, while collaborating with various teams to embed safety into processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Supervise the Aviation Safety Program for all Aircraft Division products and flight test programs
Ensure safety is prioritized during product design, flight readiness reviews, mission planning, and operational execution
Lead the system safety program per MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4761, and relevant civil standards
Own the System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), hazard tracking system, safety-critical function/item lists, and all related analyses and reports
Oversee system safety requirements definition, verification, and validation from aircraft level down to configuration item level
Manage hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation planning, and closure tracking for all safety-related issues
Lead mishap and incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting to stakeholders
Assess the safety implications of test findings, defects, and workarounds, ensuring proper risk disposition
Interface with government regulators and customers to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance
Drive a culture of proactive safety, integrating lessons learned into design, training, and operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aviation Safety, or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in aviation system safety, flight test safety, or airworthiness roles
Hands-on experience implementing safety programs in accordance with MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4761, and/or ARP4754A
Experience planning and executing developmental flight test programs for manned or unmanned systems
Demonstrated success leading incident/mishap investigations, authoring formal reports, and briefing findings to leadership and customers
In-depth understanding of safety risk management, hazard analysis, and system-level safety assessments
Proven ability to collaborate with engineering, test, and operations teams in high-tempo aerospace environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for government and regulatory bodies
Preferred
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified System Safety Professional (CSSP), or Aircraft Accident Investigator certification
Hands-on experience developing and testing safety-critical systems or software
Experience with military type certification or airworthiness qualification processes
Familiarity with FAA, DoW, or EASA safety and airworthiness frameworks
Background in AI/autonomy safety, UAV flight testing, or hybrid flight control systems
Mishap investigation leadership experience, ideally under AFMAN 91-223, NAVSAFECOM, or similar standards
Military experience as a pilot, maintainer, or aviation safety officer
Working knowledge of export control (ITAR/EAR) and data protection requirements in aerospace programs
Experience supporting or leading Safety Review Boards (SRBs) or Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs)
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
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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
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