# Chief Engineer, Autonomy — Space Domain (R5150)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b555de97-2fb8-4386-bc14-03feb66bbf89

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 210880 – 316320 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks a senior technical leader to oversee the complete lifecycle of autonomy software for space missions, from architecture and development through on-orbit operations and updates. This role suits an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of mission-critical systems operating in contested environments.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Technical authority over space-autonomy solution
- Ownership of technical vision and system architecture
- Responsibility for verification strategy and operational readiness
- Focus on mission-ready, operationally deployed systems

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/c5e77544-8b32-4f20-a573-dcaeedba7cf1/apply