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Chief Engineer, Autonomy (R4614)

Shield AI

Washington, DC · full time · Chief

$200,319 – $300,479

Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Shield AI seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the technical vision and team delivering autonomy software across their aircraft platforms, from small drones to large collaborative systems. This role suits an experienced defense engineer with a track record of architecting and deploying autonomous systems at scale.

Our summary, not Shield AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer
  • Proven track record leading technical teams to develop autonomous systems
  • Expertise in system architecture, design, and risk mitigation

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