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Chief Engineer, Autonomy — Space Domain (R5150)

Shield AI

Washington, DC · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$210,880 – $316,320

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 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. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

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

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