Shield AI · 9 hours ago
Staff Systems Engineer (R4315)
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Staff Systems Engineer will contribute to the design of integrated solutions and collaborate with various teams to define system architectures and requirements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Capturing end-to-end system requirements
Supporting the design & development process for system architecture
Use MBSE tools to document, maintain & extend existing architecture in support of new integrations & capabilities
Develop and maintain models using Unified Modeling Language (UML), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), and/or Unified Profile for DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM)
Develop SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and behavior
Collaborate with SMEs for improved tooling and connection to code for automated system models
Collaborating to define implementations of the systems engineering processes
Engage cross functionally with product management, program management, engineering, business development, and other company leaders
Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Systems Engineering)
Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements
Experience with MBSE and related efforts
Experience working in cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
Organized and methodical
Experience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred
Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)
Expertise with Requirement & Design decomposition
Experience in any/all of the following: Autonomy, Aircraft, Unmanned Vehicles
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
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2021 (1)
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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