Shield AI
Defense · Defense AI
- HQ
- San Diego, US
- Founded
- 2015
- Website
- shield.ai
Currently tracking 37 active AI roles, up 44% versus the prior 4 weeks. Primary focus: Agent · Engineering. Salary range $156k–$320k (avg $238k).
| Title | Stage | AI score |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Lead, Autonomy Software (R4705) Lead the development of autonomy software for unmanned systems, focusing on designing, building, and deploying high-performance autonomy solutions from algorithm development to system integration and field testing. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams to enable intelligent operation in complex, real-world environments, including multi-agent coordination and tactical autonomy algorithms for air, land, and sea domains. | AgentServe | 8 |
| Computer Vision Engineer (C++) Computer Vision Engineer (C++) at Shield AI, focusing on developing real-time perception solutions for autonomous platforms. The role involves designing and implementing custom CV algorithms, integrating deep learning models, and working with AI and robotics engineers on edge solutions for defense applications. |
| Serve |
| 7 |
| Staff Engineer, Flight Test (R4914) Staff Flight Test Engineer to lead flight test campaigns for next-generation autonomous aircraft systems powered by Hivemind Mission Autonomy. This role involves designing, planning, and executing complex flight test activities on unmanned and optionally piloted platforms, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop test strategies, validate system requirements, and ensure flight readiness. | — | 0 |
| Staff Talent Sourcer - Contract (R4855) Shield AI is a deep-tech company developing intelligent systems for defense applications, including aircraft and AI software. They are seeking a Staff Talent Sourcer to support their rapid scaling, focusing on market mapping, candidate generation, and pipeline cultivation for Go-to-Market and Engineering roles. This role involves building intelligence and repeatable systems for their engineering hiring. | — | 0 |
| Staff Engineer, Manufacturing (R4656) Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead and mature manufacturing and production capabilities for low-volume, high-value products in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include developing processes, supporting production runs, interfacing with engineering, maintaining quality systems (ISO 9001), and managing production infrastructure. | — | 0 |
| Modelling and Simulation Lead Lead the Modelling and Simulation capability for Australian based Mission Autonomy programs, responsible for developing and integrating simulation and test environments for autonomy engineers. Guide multidisciplinary teams in designing, implementing, and integrating high-performance real-time and faster than real-time simulation frameworks. | — | 0 |
| Lead, Program Finance (R4707) This role is for a Finance Lead supporting the Hivemind business unit at Shield AI, a deep-tech company focused on intelligent systems for defense. The candidate will be responsible for financial modeling, operational finance, and data analysis, with a focus on driving business performance and strategic decision-making. Experience in the Aerospace & Defence industry and government contracting is required. | — | 0 |
| Senior Systems Engineer (R4315) Senior Systems Engineer at Shield AI, a deep-tech defense company, focusing on the design and development of integrated solutions for aircraft and autonomy technology stacks. Responsibilities include capturing system requirements, defining system architectures using MBSE tools (UML, SysML), and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a STEM degree and significant systems engineering experience. | — | 0 |
| C++ Build & Release Engineer (Edge Autonomy) (R4183) Build & release engineering role for teams shipping autonomy software to edge-deployed systems, frequently in isolated / constrained environments. Owns the engineering “last mile” between C++ development and dependable delivery: reproducible builds, trustworthy artefacts, promotion across environments, and deployable releases that work where they matter most. | — | 0 |