SA
$250,000 – $380,000
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
Lead all engineering for V-BAT, an autonomous aircraft system currently deployed worldwide, managing a multidisciplinary team across flight software, autonomy, ground control, and hardware. This role suits experienced aerospace or defense engineers with a track record of scaling organizations and delivering complex autonomous systems.
Our summary, not Shield AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Deep technical experience in complex aerospace and UAS systems
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience in innovative or disruptive companies
- Proven track record building and scaling organizations
Nice to have
- Experience with Group 3 VTOL aircraft
- Background in defense technology
- International operational experience