Technical Program Director to drive the development, integration, and deployment of AI Pilots onto unmanned vehicles, managing program elements, customer relationships, project plans, budget, and deliverables.

Business Development Manager for an AI company focused on defense and commercial applications, responsible for customer engagements, identifying opportunities, and launching AI/autonomy SaaS products.

Shield AI is a deep-tech company focused on intelligent systems for defense. This Business Development Operations Associate role supports new opportunity identification, proposal preparation, client communications, and CRM pipeline management. Responsibilities include coordinating with government stakeholders, monitoring policies, facilitating approvals, and representing the company at events. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Entry-level Electrical Engineer focused on the design, verification, integration, and flight testing of avionics systems for the X-BAT aircraft, with a strong emphasis on first principles engineering and extreme ownership.

Entry-level Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of the X-BAT aircraft's avionics systems, focusing on circuit design, system integration, and full lifecycle ownership from concept to manufacturing and flight test.

Entry-level Electrical Engineer role focused on the design, verification, integration, and testing of avionics systems for the X-BAT aircraft, with a strong emphasis on full lifecycle ownership and high-reliability design in challenging environments.

Shield AI is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, integrate, and troubleshoot electronics systems for their V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, focusing on power systems, embedded systems, and enabling aircraft autonomy and AI.

Staff Software Engineer, C++ Software Integration role at Shield AI, a defense tech company focused on intelligent systems for military and civilian protection. The role involves architecting and implementing high-performance C++ and Python systems, leading integration of distributed systems and simulation tools, defining technical direction, and owning CI/CD pipelines. Requires advanced C++ experience, Linux proficiency, systems integration background, and CI/CD experience. Active SECRET clearance required.

Staff Thermal Engineer responsible for the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems, including contributing to thermal analysis, developing and validating models using CFD tools, driving test planning and data analysis, communicating technical findings, and influencing electrical/PCBA design direction. Requires B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years of experience in avionics/electronics thermal engineering, strong expertise in heat transfer and fluid mechanics, and proficiency with thermal analysis/CFD and CAD tools.

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager for Saudi Arabia to lead and grow its presence in the defense and aerospace sector. The role requires building relationships with key government stakeholders, identifying new opportunities, and representing the company effectively. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in business development within the defense and aerospace industry, with direct exposure to and relationships with the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia. Fluency in English and Arabic is essential.

This role is for a Senior Director of Strategic Capture focused on the U.S. Air Force. The primary responsibility is to develop and execute Shield AI's long-term business development and capture strategy, identifying and securing growth opportunities aligned with USAF modernization goals. The role requires deep knowledge of USAF operations and acquisition processes, and building relationships with key stakeholders. While Shield AI develops AI-powered systems, this specific role is in business development and strategy, not direct AI/ML development or product shipping.

Senior Staff Propulsion Engineer (TVC) responsible for the Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system on the X-BAT aircraft, covering the full lifecycle from concept to operational support. Requires deep understanding of propulsion systems, hardware development, test planning, and Python for analysis. Experience with UAVs, tactical aircraft, or rocket platforms is preferred.

Staff Engineer, Composite Manufacturing role at Shield AI, focusing on scaling production lines for next-generation jets. Responsibilities include leading manufacturing process design, scaling production, launching new lines, developing composite part definitions, deploying infrastructure, and mentoring engineers. Requires 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, CAD proficiency, and composite manufacturing knowledge.

Senior Regional Manager for Shield AI, a deep-tech company focused on intelligent systems for defense. Responsible for driving regional strategy, sales growth, and program execution in the Nordics, managing pipeline development, order capture, and market expansion. Serves as the primary interface with senior government, military, and industry stakeholders.

This role focuses on the design, integration, and optimization of advanced communication systems for autonomous aircraft, including data links, encryption, and secure communications. It involves working with RF systems, SATCOM, and AI-driven data processing to ensure seamless interoperability in contested environments. The role also requires collaboration with avionics, software, and autonomy teams, and adherence to cybersecurity standards.

Software Engineer role focused on developing Ground Control Station (GCS) applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The role involves building real-time, performance-sensitive client and server applications for mission planning, command, and monitoring, with a strong emphasis on modern web technologies like React and TypeScript for user interfaces and spatial data visualization. Collaboration with autonomy and embedded systems teams is key.

Develops software to automate hardware testing for V-BAT aircraft components, integrating test results with manufacturing software, scaling test automation infrastructure, and managing databases for test results. Focuses on driving high hardware reliability in aerospace.

This role involves the integration of avionics, sensors, and mission payloads onto aircraft, focusing on system architecture, real-time troubleshooting, and the full product lifecycle from concept to deployment. It requires a strong mix of hardware and software experience, with an emphasis on ownership and delivering reliable capabilities into real-world field use.

Seeking an Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation autonomous UAVs. Responsibilities include design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations, ensuring vehicle aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems are harmonized for performance, manufacturability, and operational effectiveness. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering with 5 years of experience in aircraft design, CAD modeling, and basic analysis. Experience with UAV design and rapid prototyping is preferred. Active Secret clearance required.

This role is for a Principal Fuel Systems Engineer at Shield AI, a defense technology company focused on AI-powered aircraft. The engineer will lead the architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced autonomous aircraft, covering the entire lifecycle from concept to flight testing. Responsibilities include system design, cross-functional integration, modeling, analysis, supplier management, and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires extensive experience in aircraft fuel systems and familiarity with certification requirements.

Seeking a Staff Fuel Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate fuel systems for autonomous aircraft, focusing on improving endurance, efficiency, and reliability in challenging operational environments.

Shield AI is seeking a Business Development Manager for Japan to build business opportunities, focusing on order execution and growth. The role requires a deep understanding of Japan's defense procurement process, customer engagement, product demonstrations, and relationship building with government and defense industries. The candidate will represent Shield AI at events, devise marketing initiatives, and lead proposal responses. Technical knowledge in UAV and/or AI is a plus, but the core focus is on business development and sales within the defense sector.

Shield AI is seeking a Power Electronics Electrical Engineer II to design, analyze, and validate power electronics systems for their next-generation aircraft, XBAT. This role involves full-cycle hardware development from concept to flight, including PCB design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration within an aerospace context.

Senior Staff Customer Success Manager for Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise Customers. This role focuses on building relationships, managing account health, driving renewals, and collaborating with sales and product teams to ensure customers achieve their desired outcomes with Shield AI's software. Requires extensive travel and experience with large enterprise customers and multi-million dollar contracts.

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Engineer for VBAT Software Test Automation. This role involves building software to automate testing of various components for autonomous aircraft, including autonomy, embedded systems, and ground control applications. The engineer will gather requirements, write software for automation, and support release test planning and execution.

Senior Engineer focused on the operating system components for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), emphasizing performance, reliability, and security. Responsibilities include OS development, optimization, driver/middleware development, and integration with hardware and autonomy subsystems.

Shield AI is a deep-tech company developing intelligent systems for defense, specifically focusing on aircraft like V-BAT and X-BAT. This role is for a Staff Loads Engineer responsible for the aerodynamic and structural load cases of air vehicles, collaborating with various engineering teams and utilizing simulation tools.

Staff Engineer focused on state estimation and sensor fusion for autonomous UAVs in GPS-denied environments. Develops and implements real-time navigation algorithms, integrates multi-sensor data, and collaborates with autonomy and software teams to transition research into fielded capabilities.

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Survivability to design and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of their next-generation autonomous aircraft. This role involves shaping, materials integration, and electromagnetic signature modeling, working with multidisciplinary teams including AI, to ensure survivability in contested environments. Responsibilities include design, modeling, simulation, leading signature testing, and translating mission threats into survivability features.

This role is for a Director of Business Development focused on strategic sales and customer engagement for Shield AI's X-BAT aircraft in Europe. The position requires extensive experience in defense acquisition, sales, and a deep understanding of air domain CONOPS and autonomous systems, with the goal of driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI's products.

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.

Staff Manufacturing Engineer role focused on scaling production processes, leading new production line launches, and deploying manufacturing infrastructure for defense aircraft programs. Requires deep understanding of manufacturing processes, process improvement, and technical leadership in a rapid-growth environment.

Seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on electrical components/PCBA for Shield AI, a defense tech company. The role involves improving supplier performance, quality, and delivery through process audits, defect resolution, root cause analysis, and on-site audits. Requires hands-on SMT/PCBA experience and ability to travel.

This role focuses on the structural analysis and testing of advanced UAVs, ensuring the integrity of airframe structures and components. It involves finite element modeling, static/modal/fatigue analysis, hand calculations, and collaboration with design engineers to optimize structures. The role also supports test plan development, data analysis, and documentation of structural analysis reports.

Shield AI is looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to manage procurement for construction and capital projects, focusing on facility expansions and infrastructure investments. The role involves leading sourcing activities, managing RFPs/RFQs, negotiating contracts, and partnering with engineering and operations teams to ensure timely project delivery. Experience in construction procurement, ERP systems, and compliance is required.

This role is for a Production Technician focused on assembling, testing, and configuring aircraft systems, including UAVs, avionics, and ground support equipment. Responsibilities include fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and interpreting engineering drawings in a quality-focused production environment. The role requires experience in aircraft production/manufacturing and material requirements planning.

Shield AI is a deep-tech company developing intelligent systems for defense, specifically the V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle. This role involves performing flight operations, testing, training, demonstrations, and maintenance in various environments, supporting different teams like Deployed Operations, Instructor, Demo/Business Development, Production Flight Testing, Engineering R&D, and Experimental Flight Testing/R&D. The role requires adaptability, customer focus, and the ability to work in austere locations, with a focus on operating and supporting the V-BAT aircraft.