Shield AI · 9 hours ago
Staff Engineer, Field - Maritime Systems (V-BAT) (R4361)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $210K/yrShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Field Engineer to support the installation, integration, and fielding of the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system on maritime platforms, ensuring successful deployment and system performance in operational environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Shipboard Installation & Integration
Install and integrate the V-BAT UAV system on maritime platforms, including:
Air vehicle support equipment
Radios and networking components
Antennas, cabling, and mounting hardware
Ensure installations comply with shipboard safety standards, EMI/EMC requirements, and platform-specific operational constraints
Execute installations in confined, austere, and operational shipboard environments
Radio Configuration & Calibration
Configure, calibrate, and validate communication systems, including LOS and BLOS radios, antennas, and associated networking hardware
Perform link testing, spectrum checks, and interference mitigation in complex maritime RF environments
Support troubleshooting and optimization of RF performance during shipboard operations
Customer & Platform Coordination
Work directly with customers, ship crews, and program stakeholders to understand ship-unique requirements and operational needs
Adapt installation approaches and system configurations to platform-specific constraints while maintaining system performance, safety, and compliance
Serve as a technical interface between Shield AI, the customer, and the operating platform
System Checkout & Verification
Conduct post-installation inspections, functional testing, and system verification to ensure operational readiness
Support system acceptance activities and operational demonstrations as required
Documentation & Reporting
Document installation configurations, calibration data, deviations, and lessons learned
Generate clear technical reports and provide feedback to engineering and program teams to support continuous improvement and design evolution
Field Support & Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve hardware, integration, and RF issues in deployed and shipboard environments
Provide on-site technical support during fielding, training, and operational events
Serve as a professional technical representative of the program during customer engagements
Flight Test & System Test Support (As Needed)
Support and assist with flight testing activities under the System Test team during off-ship periods, as operational schedules allow
Participate in system checkout, ground testing, and developmental or regression flight test activities to support system verification and readiness
Provide field-driven integration and RF insights to System Test and Engineering teams to improve test coverage, procedures, and system robustness
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Experience with field installation, integration, or sustainment of complex electromechanical or RF systems
Hands-on experience with radios, antennas, cabling, and networking equipment
Ability to troubleshoot hardware, integration, and RF issues in operational environments
Comfort working aboard ships and in maritime or deployed settings
Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and operators
Willingness to travel extensively, including shipboard deployments
Preferred
Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/UAV) or aerospace platforms
Familiarity with shipboard systems, maritime safety standards, and EMI/EMC considerations
RF testing experience (spectrum analysis, link testing, interference mitigation)
Prior military, defense, or maritime operations experience
Experience providing feedback to engineering teams to improve fielded systems
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.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
Washington Technology
2026-01-11
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