# Senior Systems Engineer (R5962)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3d4c22b0-19c2-4f87-ab46-8b54f8a38f0b

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 115000 – 170000 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves designing and integrating autonomous aircraft systems for defense applications, requiring deep expertise in aerospace engineering and complex system integration across multiple technical disciplines. It suits experienced systems engineers who can lead cross-functional teams and navigate the intersection of hardware, autonomy, and military compliance standards.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Integration

## Required

- Deep understanding of aerospace systems engineering
- Expertise in complex system integration
- Understanding of autonomy systems
- Knowledge of military and aviation standards
- Experience with system requirements definition and architecture

## Nice to have

- Trade study experience
- Experience supporting aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment
- Background in contested environment operations

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/0a7f0460-5035-4959-9713-80471fcae3c1/apply