Shield AI · 22 hours ago
Senior Manager, Vehicle Engineering (R4283)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Manager of Vehicle Engineering will lead the design and development of scalable software solutions for the VBAT and XBAT programs, ensuring robust and secure systems aligned with long-term business goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Design and document end-to-end software architecture for complex aircraft and ground station systems
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Establish architecture guidelines, coding standards, and best practices across development teams
Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms that support product scalability and performance
Create architectural diagrams, system models, data flows, and integration patterns
Conduct technical reviews and provide mentorship to engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment
Lead prototyping efforts to validate new technologies and architectural approaches
Ensure security, compliance, and performance considerations are integrated into design decisions
Troubleshoot critical issues and guide teams in resolving architectural bottlenecks
Stay updated on emerging trends in software engineering, cloud technologies, and system design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or architectural role
Strong expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)
Proven experience designing aircraft software systems for both safety critical and secure applications
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code tools
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Background in high-availability, high-throughput systems
Knowledge of DOD reference architectures
Prior experience in leading cross-functional technical initiatives
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Comfortable presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term system sustainability
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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