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Job DescriptionAt Arbor, we’re creating technology to power our lives while protecting the planet that sustains them. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. At the core is a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring carbon-neutral power online quickly at meaningful scale. Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in. While many of us began our journeys looking to the stars, we’re applying that expertise here at home to deliver dependable, emission-free baseload power and a future of lasting abundance. If you’re drawn to rigorous work with lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Come build what the future will run on. We are seeking a Test Engineer to develop, execute, and oversee testing procedures and test stand hardware to test complex fluid, mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves designing test plans, analyzing performance data, building and troubleshooting test stand fluids and instrumentation systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in test automation, data acquisition, and working with high-energy or hazardous systems. This position requires on-site work with up to 40% travel to local test facilities.Responsibilities • Collaborate with design engineers to develop and implement test plans for fluid, electrical, and control systems., • Oversee test execution, analyze data, and troubleshoot system performance issues., • Design and maintain test fluid systems, fixtures, and instrumentation., • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards., • Develop and maintain procedures for test site operation and management.Requirements, • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field., • 3+ years of experience in system testing, validation, or a related field., • Experience with high-pressure gas systems., • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., • Familiarity with test instrumentation and sensor integration., • Proficiency in analyzing test data and generating reports.Preferred Qualifications, • Experience testing high-energy or hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, etc.)., • Experience with data acquisition and test automation systems., • Knowledge of LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar for test automation., • Experience working with PLCs, control systems, and industrial sensors., • Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, IEEE, or MIL-STD., • Experience in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment.Benefits, • Stock options, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees), • Basic life insurance fully covered, • Health savings account (HSA) with matching, • Flexible savings account (FSA), • Unlimited PTO, • 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!, • 401(k), • Commuter benefits, • Annual learning and development stipend

Job DescriptionAt Arbor, we’re creating technology to power our lives while protecting the planet that sustains them. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. At the core is a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring carbon-neutral power online quickly at meaningful scale. Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in. While many of us began our journeys looking to the stars, we’re applying that expertise here at home to deliver dependable, emission-free baseload power and a future of lasting abundance. If you’re drawn to rigorous work with lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Come build what the future will run on. We are seeking a Lead Test Engineer to develop, execute, and oversee testing procedures and test stand hardware to test complex fluid, mechanical and electrical systems. This role involves designing test plans, analyzing performance data, building and troubleshooting test stand fluids and instrumentation systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in test automation, data acquisition, and working with high-energy or hazardous systems. This position requires on-site work with up to 40% travel to our test site in San Bernardino, CA.Responsibilities • Collaborate with design engineers to develop and implement test plans for fluid, electrical, and control systems., • Oversee test execution, analyze data, and troubleshoot system performance issues., • Design and maintain test fluid systems, fixtures, and instrumentation., • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards., • Develop and maintain procedures for test site operation and management., • Lead a team of test engineers and technicians in executing test campaigns.Requirements, • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field., • 5+ years of experience in system testing, validation, or a related field., • Experience leading a team., • Experience with high-pressure gas systems., • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., • Familiarity with test instrumentation and sensor integration., • Proficiency in analyzing test data and generating reports.Preferred Qualifications, • Experience testing high-energy or hazardous systems (high voltage, high pressure, etc.)., • Experience with data acquisition and test automation systems., • Knowledge of LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar for test automation., • Experience working with PLCs, control systems, and industrial sensors., • Familiarity with industry standards such as API, ASME, IEEE, or MIL-STD., • Experience in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment., • Strong leadership and project management skills.Benefits, • Stock options, • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers 90% for employees), • Basic life insurance fully covered, • Health savings account (HSA) with matching, • Flexible savings account (FSA), • Unlimited PTO, • 12+ company holidays, including Earth Day!, • 401(k), • Commuter benefits, • Annual learning and development stipend

Job DescriptionFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with deep expertise in mechanism design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership role, you will lead the architecture, design, and development of precision mechanical systems and actuation mechanisms that are critical to mission success. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create rugged, lightweight, and manufacturable mechanisms-ranging from landing gear to deployable payload systems-while delivering high performance in dynamic and harsh environments. This is an opportunity to design at the edge of innovation and autonomy, with real-world impact.What you'll do: • Design complex electro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft, • Own the full design process: concept, CAD, tolerance analysis, material selection, and drawing release, • Perform structural and kinematic calculations and preliminary FEA, • Prototype, test, and iterate mechanism designs for functionality and reliability, • Collaborate with electrical, avionics, flight controls, and propulsion teams, • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence, • Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testing Required qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, • 10+ years in mechanical or mechanism design, • Strong CAD skills (NX preferred), • Kinematic analysis and optimization, • Structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and finite element methods, • FEA analysis: Modal, non-linear and linear, buckling, fatigue, • GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for mechanical systems, • Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes, • Ability to work independently and lead in fast-paced, cross-functional teams, • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others Preferred qualifications:, • Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems, • Familiarity with electro-mechanical actuators, • Proficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis, • Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby), • RTCA DO-160, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionSaronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. Saronic Technologies is a leader in defense autonomy at sea. We’re seeking an Embedded Security Engineer to design, implement, and harden security for the software that runs on our autonomous surface vessels. You’ll work across device identity, secure boot and update flows, secrets/key management, and secure communications—partnering closely with autonomy, platform, manufacturing, and field teams to deliver trustworthy systems that operate reliably in maritime environments. Senior Engineers: 3+ years of experience delivering security features on embedded/Linux systems, preferably in autonomy, robotics, aerospace, or defense. Staff Engineers: 8+ years of experience including technical leadership across secure boot/update pipelines, identity/PKI, and fleet-wide hardening; demonstrated ownership of mission-critical features from design through field deployment.Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain security features for embedded Linux systems (systemd-managed services, Rust/C/C++) used for navigation, control, and communications., • Own per-vessel identity and mutual authentication for boat↔cloud and boat↔boat links; implement certificate/key rotation and revocation workflows., • Implement signed/verified update mechanisms with rollback protection; collaborate with manufacturing on secure boot enablement and key provisioning., • Integrate and operate hardware-backed key storage (e.g., TPM/secure elements) and sealed secrets for on-vessel services., • Harden network paths over constrained links: TLS/mTLS, VPN overlay policies, and least-privilege service access., • Reduce attack surface in embedded services (capabilities, seccomp/AppArmor where appropriate, safe process execution, input validation)., • Build tamper-evident, structured logging and diagnostics suitable for ship→shore analysis and incident response., • Perform threat modeling, code reviews, and security testing (static/dynamic analysis, fuzzing, negative testing)., • Troubleshoot and debug complex security issues in fielded systems; author runbooks and safe-rollback procedures., • Document designs, processes, and verification results for compliance and knowledge sharing; contribute to secure coding guidelines., • Stay current on emerging security technologies and best practices relevant to embedded Linux and autonomous systems.Required Qualifications:, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science,, • Electrical/Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field., • Proficiency in Rust and/or C/C++ developing software for embedded Linux., • Strong understanding of cryptographic primitives and protocols (keys, certificates, signatures, TLS/mTLS), and experience integrating them into systems., • Experience with secure/verified boot, OTA/update safety, and firmware/bootloader workflows., • Familiarity with VPN overlays and constrained-network security patterns., • Comfortable with Linux security fundamentals (users/permissions, capabilities, sandboxing) and systemd-based service management., • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in na fast-paced, cross-functional environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearancePreferred Qualifications:, • Experience with TPM/secure elements, measured/verified boot, and attestation., • Exposure to NixOS-based builds, Yocto, or similar embedded Linux tooling., • Experience with authenticated media/telemetry pipelines and secure streaming., • DoD/defense domain familiarity and prior work under export-controlled constraints.Physical Demands:, • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Occasional standing and walking within the office., • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment., • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports., • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.

Job DescriptionFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description:The Director of Applications Engineering will lead Shield AI’s global team of Hivemind Application Engineers responsible for deploying Hivemind with customers across defense and allied nations. This leader will own technical customer success from onboarding through operational deployment—ensuring mission outcomes, technical excellence, and value realization at scale. This role requires a blend of technical depth, customer empathy, and organizational leadership to drive Hivemind’s adoption across unmanned platforms worldwide. What you'll do: * Customer Technical Lifecycle Management • Develop and implement a comprehensive technical customer engagement strategy from initial onboarding through full operational deployment and ongoing expansion., • Oversee the creation and execution of detailed phased engagement plans (e.g., 3-6-9-12 months) tailored to customer needs and strategic objectives., • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global team of Application Engineers., • Manage distributed teams across the globe (USA, Japan, Korea, Singapore, EU etc.)., • Foster a culture of customer obsession, proactive problem-solving, and technical excellence., • Own and drive training programs for managers and ICs, • Set standards and drive creation of high-quality customer training materials., • Drive execution of key customer projects, including CONOP demonstrations, integrations, and production deployments., • Oversee execution for high-impact events such as Tech Days and customer demonstrations., • Partner with Sales and Business Development to ensure seamless pre- and post-sales transitions., • Collaborate with Product and Engineering to feed customer insights into the Hivemind roadmap., • Work with Marketing to produce case studies, success stories, and public communications., • Build relationships with key customer engineering and leadership contacts., • Contribute to reviewing and responding to customer RFIs and RFPs., • Build long-term relationships with executive stakeholders and program leads., • Ensure customers achieve measurable mission success with Hivemind., • Develop strategies to create “highlight moments” and referenceable customer outcomes. Required qualifications:, • M.S degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or a related field required; Master’s or MBA preferred., • 15+ years in customer-facing technical leadership (solutions/support)., • Proven success leading globally distributed technical teams., • Deep understanding of enterprise software integration, SDKs, and mission-critical systems—ideally within AI/ML, autonomy, or defense technology sectors., • Strong program and project management skills; experience overseeing complex deployments., • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders., • Experience working with defense primes or international government customers is highly desirable., • Customer-Obsessed: Passionate about understanding customer needs and driving their success., • Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture, anticipate future customer needs, and align enablement efforts with business goals., • Execution-Focused Leader: Proven ability to translate strategy into action and deliver results., • Collaborative & Influential: Adept at working cross-functionally and building strong internal and external relationships., • Technically Credible: Comfortable diving into technical details up to and including reviewing code and engaging with engineering teams., • Adaptable & Resilient: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred qualifications:, • Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics or a related field required;, • MBA, • Hands on development experience in C/C++ Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner specializing in precision fabrication of components and assemblies made from exotic metals for critical applications in aerospace, defense, medical, nuclear, and space. Our roots were formed in the exacting nuclear and aerospace industries, expanded into medical, where we have supplied critical components to a global customer base. Veridiam’s ability to work with challenging materials such as titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, refractory metals, and specialty stainless steels ensures reliable, mission-ready products for our customers’ most vital programs. As a trusted partner, Veridiam provides technical collaboration, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability essential to advancing innovation and operational success across these highly regulated industries and results for mission-critical parts made from titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, refractory metals and more. At Veridiam we recognize that talent is at the forefront of our organization and define who we are in today's industry. You will work in a highly regulated, precision manufacturing environment where safety, documentation integrity, dimensional control (“True Diameter”) and traceability are paramount. POSITION SUMMARY Develop, maintain, and optimize the organization’s master production schedule that enables on-time delivery of parts and assemblies while optimizing operational efficiency and ensure efficient use of resources, and alignment with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure staging of materials, and labor and machine capacity are sufficient to meet monthly shipment requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Create, implement, and maintain the master production schedule to meet customer delivery commitments and operational goals., • Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans as needed due to changes in demand, resource availability and/or production constraints., • Communicate and distribute schedule requirements and updates to cross functional teams including Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales and Quality., • Coordinate with procurement and supply chain on materials availability to support schedule production runs., • Participate in planning meetings to align forecasts and priorities., • Track schedule adherence, identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions or resolutions., • Generate reports on production progress, inventory status and key performance indicators., • Provide insights to leadership on scheduling risks and opportunities., • Identify opportunities to improve scheduling processes and tools., • Support implementation of improvements that may enhance scheduling accuracy and responsiveness., • Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management or related field., • Advanced excel or data analysis skills., • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication skills., • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other manufacturing processes., • High level of attention to detail and thorough completion of work tasks., • Ability to actively listen to instructions and possess effective time management skills., • Ability to prioritize and handle workflow. Pay Rate: The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc. Veridiam is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Veridiam will recruit, hire, train and promote persons into all jobs without regard to age, race, color, religion, ancestry, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran or status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.

Job Description Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer (EE), Embedded Systems and Controls Architect to join our Electrical Technologies team located in San Diego, CA. We are looking for someone with drive, talent, and experience in Embedded Systems and Controls who also thrives in a fast-paced, Research and Development (R&D) environment. The successful candidate will report to the Sr. Manager of High-Speed Digital and, alongside high-caliber staff, will be engaged in the engineering support and new development of high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, high-energy laser systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, nuclear thermal propulsion, cutting-edge technology ventures into Defense and “NewSpace,” and a variety of disruptive technologies in the expanding product portfolio. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with Engineering staff and chief engineers in the concept development, architecture, and prototype design, integration, and test of high-power processing solutions for all product lines and technology areas. These encompass high-power motor drives, power conditioning systems, high-energy laser systems, battery systems, advanced aerospace and electro-optic sensors, space-based optical communications, small satellites and space systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, optical beam pointing and control, and signal/image processing., • With consultative direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solutions for designated engineering systems, projects, and programs., • Demonstrate prior experience in the improvement of legacy systems and development of new systems., • Generate electrical controls and embedded systems architecture solutions for new project needs, perform engineering analyses for systems and circuits, document findings, communicate results to engineering and program management staff, give technical presentations, and manage technical effort schedules., • Function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide planning, direction and oversight to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff in technical efforts., • Formulate plans, typically multi-year, and coordinate solutions development and deployment including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solutions in an evolving environment., • Evaluate the integration of the engineering solutions within the overall engineering environment and ensure that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed., • Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology., • Develops new and expands existing business opportunities., • Communicate with colleagues and management throughout solution development and deployment cycles. Job Qualifications: • Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, thirteen or more years of experience with a master's degree, or ten or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education., • Active DoD Security Clearance is required., • Required Experience: Embedded systems development (processor, microcontroller, FPGA, and MPSoC); mixed-signal circuit design (analog/digital); analysis, design, and implementation of hardware systems to include digital, analog, RF, and optical is required., • Desirable Experience: Embedded Systems development for complex, high-performance system-of-systems; embedded systems architecture and project development for Xilinx and/or Microsemi devices including Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoCs and/or SmartFusion2 SoCs; VxWorks implemented on custom, high-requirement hardware; distributed, embedded Linux environments; National Instruments Labview instrumentation and controls development on cRIO devices, including FPGA-level, CPU/RTOS-level, and client-side GUI; familiarity with DoD technical review process (at a minimum: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR)., • Desired Skills: Experience with Xilinx Vivado Design Suite, Xilinx Vitis Unified Software Platform, Microsemi Libero SoC Design Suite, bare-metal C-code programming, VxWorks, Linux, Buildroot, National Instruments LabVIEW, VHDL, C/C++, PADS or Altium PCB Design Software, Atlassian Tool Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, and Powerpoint., • Demonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership., • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving project environment., • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with other departments, customers, government representatives, and/or professionals., • Capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact., • Customer-focused and able to formulate plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems., • Must be able to work on a self-initiated basis or in a team environment., • Must be able to prepare and conduct detailed technical presentations and reviews for all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives., • Some travel and extended work schedules may be required., • The submission of a cover letter with resume is desired.

Job DescriptionFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description:Shield AI is hiring a Director of Solutions Engineering – X-BAT to lead the technical capture and early-phase customer engagement strategy for one of the company’s most ambitious aircraft programs. The Director will serve as the senior technical counterpart to business development leadership, responsible for guiding concept definition, requirement shaping, and system alignment across domestic and international defense markets. This role requires a leader with deep experience in tactical aviation systems, government engagement, and multi-domain operations. The Director will interface directly with senior DoD officials, international partners, and Shield AI’s internal program leadership to ensure that X-BAT’s evolving design, capability roadmap, and mission alignment remain synchronized with both customer needs and company strategy.What you'll do: • Lead technical capture and solution strategy for the X-BAT aircraft program across U.S. and international defense opportunities., • Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering teams to translate customer needs into clear design intent and program priorities., • Shape and interpret early acquisition activities (RFIs, AOAs, draft RFPs, white papers) into actionable system concepts and campaign strategies., • Drive alignment between customer CONOPS, technical architecture, and program execution, ensuring what is promised can be delivered within the vehicle roadmap., • Develop and deliver technical narratives, proposals, and executive-level briefings that clearly articulate X-BAT’s mission relevance and technical advantage., • Build and maintain trusted relationships with DoD and international defense stakeholders, representing X-BAT as the authoritative technical voice during early capture., • Support competitive analysis, investment prioritization, and solution differentiation across evolving international campaigns., • Work closely with the X-BAT program office to ensure sales commitments, technical baselines, and engineering execution remain aligned., • Mentor junior solutions engineers and help establish a scalable, technically rigorous sales engineering function as program demand grows., • Represent the full Shield AI autonomy ecosystem — including Hivemind, AI Pilot, ISR payloads, and mission software — as part of integrated campaign solutions.Required qualifications:, • 15+ years of experience in aerospace or defense technical capture, systems engineering, or business development roles., • Demonstrated ability to shape early capture pursuits and align solution concepts with long-term program strategy., • Proven success interfacing between technical program teams and customer-facing business development organizations., • Deep understanding of tactical aviation or Group 5 UAS systems, including mission tradeoffs and operational design drivers., • Strong systems-level engineering perspective with the ability to translate operational concepts into actionable architectures., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for both technical and executive audiences., • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)., • Active or eligible U.S. security clearance., • Demonstrated ability to lead in fast-paced, ambiguous environments requiring cross-functional coordination and executive judgment.Preferred qualifications:, • Experience with advanced programs, autonomous systems, or tactical aircraft development at a defense prime or leading aerospace firm., • Background in autonomy, electronic warfare, or networked ISR architectures., • Familiarity with Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD), CCA, and allied export/FMS pathways., • Prior military aviation or acquisition experience., • Advanced degree in engineering, business, or systems management. Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionSaronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms. As a Corporate Security Engineer, you’ll safeguard the systems that power Saronic’s mission. You’ll engineer, harden, and operate Microsoft 365 and AWS environments to meet defense-grade security requirements while protecting our people, data, and operations. You’ll own the protection of every employee, system, and credential. Your work will secure the full user lifecycle by automating onboarding/offboarding, protecting remote and traveling employees, and minimizing human-targeted risks like phishing and social engineering. You will design secure-by-default platforms, automate compliance and monitoring through cloud solutions, and ensure our environments remain resilient, frictionless, and compliant. At Saronic, security is a force multiplier; security is not a blocker. You will have the autonomy to build and the mandate to innovate, working side-by-side with engineers who are developing technology that directly supports national defense. This role is ideal for someone who wants to own security at scale, shape a defense-grade security program, and see their impact every day. You’ll thrive here if you’re driven by mission, biased toward action, and enjoy working in a high-trust, low-ego team that values resilience, integrity, and creativity. Key Responsibilities: • Cloud and Identity Security, • Administer and secure multiple Microsoft 365 GCC High and Microsoft 365 commercial tenants and AWS GovCloud and commercial accounts to align with NIST SP 800-171, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001 standards, • Configure and harden identity and access management (Entra ID, AWS IAM), data loss prevention (Purview), and conditional access policies to enforce multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and least privilege, • Implement security guardrails and automation in partnership with IT and DevOps teams using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), • Continuously drive security automation and visibility improvements across people, process, and technology, • User and Endpoint Security, • Engineer and enforce secure device baselines and policies via Intune and Jamf for unified endpoint management, • Configure and maintain endpoint protection platforms (Defender, CrowdStrike), • Secure the user lifecycle through automated identity and device provisioning/de-provisioning, least-privilege enforcement, remote and traveling employee protection, and anomalous behavior monitoring, • Reduce phishing and user-targeted threats through identity hardening, email protections, and user awareness feedback loops, • Network Security, • Engineer and maintain secure network architectures across global offices, remote, and cloud environments through VPNs, network segmentation, DNS filtering, secure network connectivity, and firewall configurations, • Lead vulnerability, configuration, and asset management to maintain secure baselines and visibility across all enterprise systems, • Support incident response through automation, playbooks, and forensic readiness, • Application Security, • Harden and monitor SaaS applications through secure SaaS controls, SSO/SAML enforcement, SCIM provisioning, and least privilege, • Manage shadow IT detection, vendor risk reviews, and data protection Required Qualifications:, • 3+ years proven experience administering and securing Microsoft 365 through Intune + Jamf, Entra ID, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel, • Hands-on experience securing AWS environments, including secure configurations of IAM, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Config, Security Hub, and encryption/key management controls, • Proven proficiency in scripting and automation (i.e., Python, PowerShell, Bash), • Familiarity with cloud and identity ecosystems (i.e., Azure, AWS, Okta, Entra ID, Active Directory), • This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearancePreferred Qualifications:, • Experience with highly regulated frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP, • Familiarity with cloud and endpoint observability and EDR tools (i.e., Defender, CrowdStrike, Sentinel, Splunk), • Demonstrated experience automating compliance and audit processes, • Experience implementing and managing secure cloud architecture and controls using Infrastructure as Code tools (i.e., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), • Proven ability to design and operate Zero Trust Network Access, • Experience implementing network intrusion detection and response tools, • Demonstrated ability to evaluate SaaS vendor security posture and integrate approved applications securely into the environment, • Background in defense, aerospace, or high-assurance manufacturing, • Relevant security certifications (SC-100, MS-500, MD-102, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, GCSA, GCIA, CISSP, CCSP) Physical Demands, • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work, • Occasional standing and walking within the office, • Manual dexterity to operate computers and office equipment, • Visual acuity to read screens and documents

Job Description Natilus is seeking an Airframe Design Engineer to join the team in San Diego, CA. Your primary task would be structural design of both metallic and composite parts. At Natilus, we work with a small team of highly adaptable engineers which enables us to accomplish the tasks of a much larger team. This gives you the opportunity to branch out into other technical disciplines such as mechanisms, manufacturing, stress analysis and tooling design as well as participate in the entire cradle-to-grave design process of multiple aircraft. Natilus is currently building a large 19,000lb unmanned aerial vehicle powered by twin turbo props. Our aircraft is a blended wing body with the sole purpose of carrying cargo. Making history utilizing multiple new technologies, it will be the first of its kind to fly and be put into production. The position is based out of San Diego and requires 20% travel. US Citzens or Permanent Residents may apply. Requirements • Fundamental knowledge of aircraft load paths, • Experience with bolted & bonded joint designs, • Expert understanding of composite structures detail design and fabrication, • Comfortable selecting and managing relationships with third party vendors & suppliers, • Proficiency in NX, CATIA, Unigraphics, or Solidworks, • Proficient in Fibersim, • A minimum of three years or directly related work experience, • Rapid prototyping experience taking a program from conceptual & preliminary design to detail build, • Experience with design as build manufacturing, determinate assembly, manufacturing planning & tooling design, • Experience analyzing initial part & joint sizing using hand calculations or FEA, • Aircraft homebuilding or other hands-on design or build experience, • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job Description Natilus is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Aircraft Systems team in San Diego, CA. Your primary tasks involve calculating energy storage, and analyzing electrical loads and power distrubution. At Natilus, we work with a small team of highly adaptable engineers which enables us to accomplish the tasks of a much larger team. This gives you the opportunity to branch out into other technical disciplines such as mechanisms, manufacturing, stress analysis and tooling design as well as participate in the entire cradle-to-grave design process of multiple aircraft. Natilus is currently building a large 19,000lb unmanned aerial vehicle powered by twin turboprop engines. Our aircraft is a blended wing body with the sole purpose of carrying cargo. Making history utilizing multiple new technologies, it will be the first of its kind to fly and be put into production. The position is based out of San Diego and requires 20% travel. US Citizens or Permanent Residents may apply. Requirements • Fundamental knowledge of aircraft electrical subsystems & associated requirements, • Experience with electrical system architecture and analysis, • Strong understanding of aircraft grounding, • Comfortable selecting and managing relationships with multiple third party vendors & suppliers, • Proficiency in NX, CATIA, Unigraphics, or SolidWorks, • Experience planning and executing various system tests, • A minimum of three years of directly related work experience, • Electrical harness design, build and installation, • Capable of working with teammates to determine electrical load & wiring requirements for aircraft components, • Experience establishing requirements, developing schematic drawings, creating a bill of materials and designing electrical power systems, • Executing and leading systems tests and checkouts, • Desire to work in a manufacturing environment working with techs and a multidisciplinary engineering team, • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job DescriptionFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. In this role, you will work closely with the CTO and the Sr. Director of Strategy and Operations for Hivemind to translate the business unit strategic vision to actionable work/tasks, define the business metrics, and support on operational/customer capture initiatives to improve how the Hivemind (software and solutions engineering) achieves their objectives.WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Strategy Development and Alignment - Support the CTO and Sr. Director of Strategy and Operations with developing, driving, and communicating Hivemind strategy, • Collaborate with VP of Product and VP of Solutions to translate this strategy into tactical plans and roadmaps, • Evaluate strategic investments and initiatives that achieve Hivemind’s growth objectives, • Codify the business model into tangible documents and excel models to inform and align the rest of the organization, • Customer Capture Support: Redefine the customer capture process and aid in the capture of strategic partners, • Collaborate with the business development team to map out the customer capture process and drive changes to improve outcomes, • Develop materials to aid in capture of specific strategic customers, • Operational Excellence: Support the CTO in managing the Hivemind business operations, • Defining and tracking business metrics, • Support VPs in executing cross functional work products (e.g., Product Roadmaps), • Gather, organize, and synthesize key operational data to inform decision making, • Create and implement operational plans; drive accountability and follow through across key stakeholders and action officers, • Problem-solving specific business issues as they arise, identify solution options, facilitate decision meetings, and drive execution post decision, • Maintaining strong pulse and feedback loop on organizational needs and issues, • Support cross-functional integration planning and execution needs following M&A activitiesREQUIRED QUALIICATIONS:, • 3-5 years of experience at a Defense Tech company or B2B Technology disruptor in a Strategy & Operations capacity or as a Chief of Staff within a fast-moving organization, • 3-5 years at a Consulting Firm or Investment Bank focused on the technology or Aerospace and Defense sector, • 8+ years management and leadership experience, preferably in operational and growth settings, • Experience designing and driving cross-functional alignment and performance management systemsPREFERRED QUALIFICATION:, • Exposure to B2B Sales processes and best practices (including Salesforce proficiency), • High level of technical proficiency PPTX/Excel and project management tools (e.g., SmartSheet, Jira, or equivalent), • Ability to granularly process map, identify choke points, and synthesize into actionable takeaways Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description About Company Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations. At GALT Aerospace, employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary and nationally relevant systems. GALT Aerospace looks for people who align with its Core Values: • The Right Thing:, • We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security., • We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees., • We operate with integrity in all things; we do the RIGHT THING., • Trust and Respect:, • We always strive to earn and foster trust., • We Act and communicate with respect., • We foster mutually beneficial relationships., • Add Value:, • We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other., • We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments., • We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results. Job Location San Diego, CA (Onsite with possible occasional/part-time telecommuting). Domestic travel required, up to 25% of time. Job Description GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time, salaried, and talented Network Engineer to perform all Network Engineering functions related to establishing communications between nodes in an airborne networking environment. This includes: • Air-to-ground as well as air-to-air radio frequency links., • Communication Mission Payload System Development and Installation Design onto the Platform., • Development, test, and integration of complex airborne communications systems and supporting network hardware systems., • Act as the responsible Network Engineer on hardware for multiple systems and programs., • Responsible for network development including architecture design, performing customer briefings/reviews, hardware test, site integration, and post-delivery support., • Work closely with other engineering functions in a team environment, including Flight Engineering, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Program Management to meet schedule and technical performance requirements. The ideal candidate has a broad range of experience with the following: • System- and Platform-level Network design, development, configuration, integration, and test, • IP subnetting, and the OSI 7-layer model, • Airborne Communications Systems and payload integration, • Composing and presenting design reviews for internal and external customers, • Developing comprehensive network design data packages, • Determining data rates and throughput on various RF-based networks, • Quality of Service design and implementation Required Skills, Experience, and Education • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, • 5+ years of experience in an engineering role, including performing architecture and design of heterogenous IT environments, • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing routed IP-based networks including LAN, WAN, and Cyber Security, • 5+ years of experience with Cisco Networking products, • 5+ years of experience with troubleshooting networking issues, • 2+ years of experience in an airborne networking environment, • Experience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE), such as the KG-250x, • Experience with various networking technologies and vendors, • Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic environment, • Ability to work in a collaborative environment, • Strong oral and written communications skills, • Strong critical and analytical thinking, • Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Visio., • Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Certification, • S. Citizenship, • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) personnel security clearance Preferred Skills, Experience and Education • Familiar with Military Communications LOS Waveforms, including Link-16, TTNT, CDL, BE-CDL, Chaotic waveforms, ANW-2, TSM-X, etc., • Familiar with SATCOM BLOS networking, including: Iridium, Inmarsat, Starlink, etc., • Ability to assist the team in troubleshooting RF-communications issues in an airborne networking environment, • Experience integrating various Military radios on an airborne platform for IP networking, • Linux OS Experience including Linux networking, • Ability to work across the team, including supporting electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and/or software engineering tasks, as needed, • Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure, • Experience with virtualization technologies, • Experience with cloud-based technology, • Experience with Python and PowerShell scripting, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Advanced studies / Degree in a STEM area, • Active DOD Secret, TS/SCI, or SSBI clearance Physical Requirements • Must be able to sit or stand for 1 hour at a time, • Must be able to operate a computer Applications At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $100,000-$130,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Natilus is seeking an aerodynamicist to join the engineering team. The aerodynamicist will design, build, and test prototype experimental aircraft in a fast-paced research and development environment, and with significant vertical responsibility. The work will span preliminary design, part and assembly design, system design, manufacturing support, and flight test engineering support. Typically, this work includes design of a BWB aircraft with full aerodynamic analysis of the vehicle as a whole, including control surfaces, thrust lines, trim, stability and control. Full scale CFD analysis and wind tunnel testing will also be required. Natilus is building a large 19,000 lbs unmanned aerial vehicle powered by twin turbo props and is a Blended Wing Body with the sole purpose of carrying cargo. It will be the first of its kind and the first BWB put into production. US Citzens or Permanent Residents may apply Requirements • Expert knowledge of fluid dynamics, • Experience with at least one viscous CFD code ( OVERFLOW, FUN3D, or CFD++ ), • Ability to use CFD code for grid generation, execution, post processing and analysis of results, • Wind tunnel experience, • Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills, • A minimum of three years or directly related work experience, • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering, • Understanding of Stability Control and Performance hand calculations, • Experience with flight testing and flight test plans, • Understanding of aircraft certification and FAR Part 23 regulations, • 4 or more years of experience in a directly related roll, • Masters or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, • C/C++ and Matlab programming experience, • Pilot, • Experience in programming an in-house performance tool, • Unigraphics/NX, Solidworks or CATIA lofting experience, • Have been through an entire aircraft program, • Competitive market analysis, • Lifting surface sizing, • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)