Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
Pros
Being rigorous and going fast is a key leadership principle at Shield. It's a delicate balance, but captures the essence of working in a motivated and determined team. In a company that is ~40% former military, it's refreshing to hear senior leaders routinely refer to our core values--Do What Honor Dictates, Live as a Servant Leader, and Pursue Excellence.Cons
Long work hours and tight timelines. Hold on for the ride.America’s Best Startup Employers, Forbes, 2022 AI 100, CB Insights, 2022
Lead development and verification of flight control laws and 6DOF simulations for the X-BAT to deliver robust, test-ready performance across all flight regimes.
Senior DevOps Engineer to lead CI/CD, automation, and large-scale test pipelines for Shield AI’s autonomy and aircraft software in Dallas.
Experienced flight controls engineer needed to design control laws, build high-fidelity 6DOF simulations, and support flight-test iteration for Shield AI's X-BAT aircraft.
Lead the software architecture for Shield AI’s XBAT program, defining safe, secure, and scalable system designs that enable high‑assurance airborne and ground software development.
Lead Shield AI's enterprise IT asset management and procurement function to ensure accurate lifecycle tracking, compliance, and cost optimization across hardware and software assets.
Lead capture and account growth for Hivemind Autonomy across U.S. defense and government customers, translating technical capabilities into winning, mission-focused solutions.
Shield AI is hiring a Staff DevOps Build Engineer to own and scale the C++ build and CI infrastructure that powers its autonomous aircraft platforms.
Lead the design and validation of advanced fluid and thermal systems for autonomous aircraft and ground platforms at a mission-driven deep-tech company.
Shield AI seeks a hands-on Senior Electronics Lab Technician to support prototype avionics builds, lab infrastructure, and testing for next-generation X-BAT systems in Dallas.
Experienced failure analysis engineer needed to lead root-cause investigations and reliability improvements for avionics and high-reliability electronics at Shield AI's Dallas facility.
Lead design, analysis, and supplier integration for hydraulic and actuated systems on Shield AI’s X-BAT jet-engine VTOL UAV as a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
Shield AI is hiring a Territory Business Development Manager to own U.S. Army sales and drive pipeline, opportunity progression, and bookings for autonomy and unmanned systems.
Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and deployment of advanced hardware test systems (PCBs, power electronics, RF, automation) for Shield AI’s V-BAT program in Dallas.
Lead a high-performing mechanical engineering team and contribute technical design and reliability work for ruggedized aerospace systems at a fast-paced, mission-driven deep-tech company.
Shield AI is hiring an Engineer II, Software Test to develop and execute V&V test plans for XBat flight‑critical systems, focusing on hardware/software integration, automation, and flight test support.
Lead and execute integration, ground, and flight test campaigns for X-BAT vehicles, delivering fully operational aircraft and qualification results to customers and regulatory stakeholders.
Shield AI is hiring a Hardware Reliability Engineer II to validate and improve VBAT flight hardware robustness through environmental testing, failure analysis, and cross-functional design-for-reliability activities.
Senior Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead and deliver complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for Shield AI’s autonomous UAV products from concept through production.
Lead and scale Shield AI’s North America field marketing to drive account-based engagement and accelerate pipeline within U.S. Federal and DoD ecosystems.
Design and deliver a polished company overview brochure during a paid 10-week summer internship with Shield AI, working closely with the design and marketing teams.