UAS/Drone Remote Pilot

Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $120,000 – $190,000

Design and optimize network infrastructure for an autonomous aerial vehicle system that must operate reliably in challenging, GPS-denied environments with contested airspace. This role suits engineers with experience building secure, efficient communication systems for demanding hardware platforms.

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Shield AI

Full-time · San Diego, CA · $190,000 – $330,000

This role leads technical strategy and execution across Shield AI's autonomy software ecosystem, working as part of an elite team that steers technology development from the CTO's office. It suits experienced engineers from diverse backgrounds who can operate in ambiguity and make high-impact contributions across multiple foundational products simultaneously.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $190,000 – $340,000

This role leads the Special Projects team within the CTO's office, a highly specialized group developing cutting-edge autonomous systems and foundational technologies across Shield AI's Hivemind software ecosystem. It suits exceptionally experienced software architects and technical leaders from fields like aerospace, robotics, or game development who thrive working across multiple product areas and can operate effectively in strategic, ambiguous environments.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $190,000 – $330,000

A senior technical expert role embedded in the Chief Technology Officer's office to drive strategic software development across Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy platform. This suits experienced engineers from aerospace, robotics, or cloud infrastructure who want to shape technology direction and mentor product teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $210,000 – $310,000

Lead the complete technical strategy and execution of flight testing for autonomous AI systems on military aircraft, from simulation through operationally realistic scenarios. This role owns test planning, risk management, and coordination across government partners and internal teams to mature autonomy capabilities at scale.

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