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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 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 an exceptional Electrical Engineer to join the team in building our next-generation autonomous aircraft. Joining now places you at the earliest stages of development, tackling open-ended design challenges that will shape the future of autonomous flight. You will collaborate closely with other Electrical Engineers, Mechanical, Thermal, CAD, Hardware Test, Reliability, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to shape our team processes and own critical aspects of our hardware development.What you'll do: • Own full product and circuit design for flight critical subsystems. This includes analog, digital, high-speed, power, compute, sensors, FPGA, and other functional blocks as needed, • Design for high reliability in challenging environments. Including temperature, altitude, radiation, and vibration, • Full-cycle hardware development: Own the entire flow — concept, modeling, worst case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, design reiteration for improving design maturity, testing and validation, • PCB ownership: Drive PCB layout and design with ECAD engineers, optimizing for power density, EMI, thermal, and manufacturability, • Design for Safety, Manufacturability and Reliability: Design robust systems keeping in mind best practices for safety, manufacturing and reliability, • Board Bring Up and Testing: Execute board bring up, verification, validation and HALT testing to meet rigorous aerospace reliability standards, • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical, CAD, Embedded, Software, Production and various aircraft teams throughout the product lifecycle, • Design review leadership: Lead and contribute to cross-functional reviews ensuring robust, high-integrity engineering decisions, • Program execution: Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes, • Mentor and lead other engineers supporting your projectRequired qualifications:, • You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, • You have 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, • You are experienced with: circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, circuit debugging, and system integration, • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others 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 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 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. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.What you'll do: • System Integration & Deployment — Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across onboard compute, sensors, and control interfaces., • Pre-flight Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready systems; coordinate hardware/software compatibility and mission readiness., • On-site Flight Test Support — Travel to test sites and support live flight operations, including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints., • Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in lab and field environments., • Flight Data Capture & Analysis — Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis, working with autonomy engineers to refine behaviors and identify improvements., • Collaboration Across Teams — Work closely with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality is delivered on time and validated thoroughly., • Continuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, flight test reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles., • Support Certification and Compliance — Assist with documentation and system-level validation required for certification, airworthiness, and compliance in defense-relevant environments., • Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 30-40% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events).Required Qualifications:, • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience, • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience., • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)., • Proficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics., • Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks (e.g., ROS, DDS)., • Hands-on experience supporting flight demos or live exercises., • Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for testing and validation., • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment., • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Preferred Qualifications:, • Direct experience supporting unmanned aerial systems or similar flight test campaigns., • Familiarity with autonomy stacks, flight control systems, or GNC pipelines., • Competence in sensor integration, electronics debugging, or avionics bring-up., • Proficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing., • Comfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews. 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 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 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. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.What you'll do: • System Integration & Deployment — Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across onboard compute, sensors, and control interfaces., • Pre-flight Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready systems; coordinate hardware/software compatibility and mission readiness., • On-site Flight Test Support — Travel to test sites and support live flight operations, including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints., • Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in lab and field environments., • Flight Data Capture & Analysis — Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis, working with autonomy engineers to refine behaviors and identify improvements., • Collaboration Across Teams — Work closely with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality is delivered on time and validated thoroughly., • Continuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, flight test reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles., • Support Certification and Compliance — Assist with documentation and system-level validation required for certification, airworthiness, and compliance in defense-relevant environments., • Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 30-40% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events).Required Qualifications:, • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience, • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience., • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)., • Proficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics., • Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks (e.g., ROS, DDS)., • Hands-on experience supporting flight demos or live exercises., • Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for testing and validation., • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment., • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Preferred Qualifications:, • Direct experience supporting unmanned aerial systems or similar flight test campaigns., • Familiarity with autonomy stacks, flight control systems, or GNC pipelines., • Competence in sensor integration, electronics debugging, or avionics bring-up., • Proficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing., • Comfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews. 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 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 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. The Hivemind Platform Team at Shield AI is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Systems Modeler to join our team. The Hivemind Enterprise product is a software development kit (SDK) that enables scalable design, deployment, evaluation, and iteration of autonomy architectures for a wide range of robotic platforms. Hivemind Enterprise is a highly technical software product providing tools and user interfaces to support multiple user personae, ranging from AI developers to test engineers. As a Systems Modeler for Hivemind at Shield AI, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary Systems Engineering team, working collaboratively with Product, technical individual contributors, and Test / Quality Assurance team members to define, model, and communicate the structure and behavior of complex autonomy software systems. This role focuses on building and maintaining system models that span the full product stack—from foundational software and autonomy algorithms to developer infrastructure to user-facing interfaces. In addition to modeling the Hivemind SDK product, you will also use your skills to help us improve our internal engineering processes, modeling the design of the systems that support product development such as CI/CD pipelines, test and configuration systems, and software and product life cycle processes. While your primary focus will be systems modeling, as part of a full Systems Engineering team, you will also support your team members as needed by helping with functions such as requirements development. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring deep expertise in systems modeling and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), strong software system intuition, and working knowledge of autonomous software pipelines. As a Systems Modeler on the Hivemind team, you will help create a shared, rigorous understanding of one of Shield AI’s most complex and critical software products. Your models will shape architecture decisions, enable cross-team alignment, and ensure that Hivemind continues to scale as a robust autonomy platform. WHAT YOU'LL DO:System modeling and MBSE: Develop and maintain high-quality system models that describe architecture, behavior, interfaces, and data flows across the Hivemind SDK. Apply MBSE principles using SysML v1 and v2, while remaining tool-agnostic and able to model effectively using Cameo, Lucid, and other general-purpose diagramming or flow-chart tools when appropriate. Cross-stack system understanding: Work closely with engineers across the entire product stack—including foundational software, autonomy and AI algorithms, simulation and test infrastructure, and GUI layers—to capture an accurate and fully detailed model of the Hivemind SDK product. Process and lifecycle modeling: Model internal engineering processes such as software development lifecycle workflows, CI/CD pipelines, testing and release processes, and configuration management to improve shared understanding and enable continuous improvement. Architecture definition and analysis: Support system architecture trade studies, identify dependencies and constraints, and analyze impacts of design decisions across software components, development workflows, and operational use cases. Requirements support: Ensure alignment and traceability between requirements and system models. Collaborate with requirements engineers and product managers to help author, review, and refine system and software requirements for the Hivemind SDK when needed. Communication and documentation: Use system models as a primary communication artifact to align stakeholders, surface risks and gaps, and enable informed technical decision-making across teams. Produce clear, well-structured system documentation and modeling artifacts that are understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree with approximately 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience, in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field with demonstrated experience working on complex software or autonomous systems., • Strong experience with MBSE practices, including practical application of SysML v1.6 and familiarity with SysML v2 concepts., • Hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler or equivalent MBSE tools. Ability to translate complex technical systems into clear, structured models and narratives. The ability to create effective diagrams using best practices for visual design (groupings, alignment, color, etc.) using non-MBSE-specific tools (such as Lucid, Visio, or similar diagramming software)., • Proven ability to understand, model, and reason about large-scale autonomy software systems and developer-focused SDKs., • Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, configuration management, and software lifecycle processes., • Experience working cross-functionally with software engineers, autonomy / AI engineers, test engineers, product managers, and UX / GUI teams., • Familiarity with requirements engineering concepts (e.g., requirement quality, traceability, validation) and willingness to contribute to requirements writing when needed., • Familiarity with software development workflows in modern languages (C++17 or later, Python, Go, etc.).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:, • Prior experience modeling autonomy or robotic systems., • Experience supporting or defining developer tooling, SDKs, or platforms., • Exposure to safety-critical or mission-critical software development environments., • Experience using system models to drive reviews, design milestones, or technical decision forums. 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 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 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: Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals. 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 testingRequired qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, • 8+ 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 othersPreferred 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 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 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:Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop the next generation VTOL strike aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Staff Aircraft Thermal Engineer you will solve many of the most challenging thermal problems on the XBAT aircraft program, including hot exhaust gas management and aircraft-level thermal environments and characterization and more. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, can operate autonomously in solving challenging thermal problems, and bridges technical disciplines with clear communication. You will shape designs, guide engineering peers in thermal disciplines, and deliver robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.What you'll do: • Execute thermal analysis and characterization efforts for unmanned aerial vehicle aircraft-level thermal systems., • Architect and validate analytical, numerical, and computational models for heat transfer and fluid flow using hand calculations, finite difference methods, and CFD tools such as FloEFD., • Execute trade studies, make system architecture decisions, own requirements generation, and make technical risk assessments., • Define and oversee test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis to correlate models with experimental results., • Mentor and guide cross-disciplinary teams in applying thermal/fluid fundamentals., • Communicate technical findings through design reviews and technical reports., • Proactively identify thermal risks, propose solutions, and influence aircraft thermal design.Required qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline., • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in thermal engineering., • Deep expertise in heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics., • Advanced understanding of active and passive cooling solutions., • Knowledge of thermal management techniques for aircraft bays, engine bays, and hot surfaces., • Proficiency with thermal analysis and CFD tools (e.g., FloEFD, STAR-CCM+, Thermal Desktop)., • Proficiency with CAD design tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar, • Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles reasoning to complex engineering problems., • Strong communication and leadership skills., • Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to othersPreferred qualifications:, • M.S. in a relevant engineering discipline., • Extensive experience with high-altitude aircraft thermal management, analysis, and design., • Familiarity with aircraft integration constraints (power, weight, volume, maintainability, safety)., • Hands-on experience with thermal and fluid system testing, instrumentation, and validation., • Knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods relevant to aerospace thermal management., • Experience guiding trade studies. 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 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 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. At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Lead Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace.What You'll Do: • Design and optimize low observable (LO) features across the airframe focusing on shaping, edge treatments, radar-absorbing materials, and subsystem integration., • Conduct modeling and simulation of electromagnetic signatures using industry-standard tools such as HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Xpatch, and SENTRi., • Work with multidisciplinary teams in propulsion, avionics, structures, and AI to ensure survivability is baked into the system architecture from day one., • Lead or support signature testing efforts, including indoor and outdoor RCS range tests, validation campaigns, and supplier-level hardware evaluations., • Translate mission threats and requirements into survivability features that address RCS, thermal, visual, and acoustic observability constraints., • Partner with materials scientists to mature radar-absorbing coatings and structural RAM for manufacturability and field durability., • Support internal and customer assessments, threat modeling reviews, and milestone decisions throughout the program lifecycle.Required Qualifications:, • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline., • 7+ years of hands-on experience in LO or survivability engineering, preferably on tactical aircraft, UAVs, or stealth systems., • Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, Xpatch, or SENTRi., • Strong understanding of RCS shaping principles, edge treatments, cavity suppression, and materials integration., • Practical experience with LO testing methods and RCS measurement equipment., • Familiarity with radar-absorbing materials (RAM), LO coatings, and structural LO trade studies., • Solid collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across design, test, and manufacturing teams., • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required (TS/SCI preferred).Preferred Qualifications:, • Experience with military UAV platforms or 5th-gen fighter programs., • Background in survivability analysis in contested environments (e.g., IADS, radar networks)., • Familiarity with platform CONOPS, threat modeling, and mission-level survivability assessments. 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 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 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 Fuel Systems Engineer to lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced AI-powered aircraft. In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of fuel system design—from concept through flight testing—while mentoring others and driving technical excellence across our growing air vehicle portfolio. You’ll tackle high-impact challenges: enabling efficient long-endurance flight, optimizing aircraft center of gravity, and developing robust, certifiable systems that perform flawlessly in extreme conditions. On-site or hybrid work is preferred; however, for highly qualified candidates, a remote arrangement may be considered with up to 25% travel.What you will do in this role: • Architect end-to-end fuel systems including storage, transfer, venting, and pressurization for next-gen autonomous aircraft., • Lead cross-functional integration between propulsion, structures, avionics, and thermal teams to ensure optimal system performance., • Conduct system-level modeling and analysis to predict flow behavior, vapor suppression, slosh dynamics, and thermal effects., • Define performance requirements and verification strategies for high-reliability components and assemblies., • Lead design reviews, technical trade studies, and risk assessments for critical systems., • Oversee supplier selection, qualification, and acceptance testing for pumps, valves, tanks, and sensors., • Support and guide ground and flight test campaigns; perform root-cause analysis for system anomalies., • Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and develop processes for system integration and testing., • Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps, including hybrid-electric and alternative fuel system architectures.Required qualifications:, • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline., • 12–15+ years of experience in aircraft fuel systems, aerospace fluids, or propulsion integration., • Demonstrated expertise with fuel system design, analysis, and certification for manned or unmanned aircraft., • Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and CFD principles., • Proficiency with analysis and modeling tools (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink) and CAD software (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks)., • Strong technical leadership and mentoring experience within multidisciplinary teams., • Familiarity with FAA and MIL-STD certification requirements and validation testing., • U.S. Citizenship required., • For remote candidates - ability to travel up to 25%.Preferred qualifications:, • Experience with UAV, fighter, or ISR platform development., • Proven success leading complex fuel system programs from concept through flight test., • Knowledge of advanced or low-observable fuel system technologies, vapor suppression, and hybrid-electric integration. 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 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 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. This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.What you'll do: • System Integration & Deployment — Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across onboard compute, sensors, and control interfaces., • Pre-flight Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready systems; coordinate hardware/software compatibility and mission readiness., • On-site Flight Test Support — Travel to test sites and support live flight operations, including safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting under time-critical constraints., • Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in lab and field environments., • Flight Data Capture & Analysis — Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis, working with autonomy engineers to refine behaviors and identify improvements., • Collaboration Across Teams — Work closely with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality is delivered on time and validated thoroughly., • Continuous Improvement — Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, flight test reliability, and team efficiency across deployment cycles., • Support Certification and Compliance — Assist with documentation and system-level validation required for certification, airworthiness, and compliance in defense-relevant environments., • Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 30-40% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events).Required Qualifications:, • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience, • Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience., • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)., • Proficiency in Linux-based development and experience working with embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics., • Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks (e.g., ROS, DDS)., • Hands-on experience supporting flight demos or live exercises., • Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for testing and validation., • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment., • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Preferred Qualifications:, • Direct experience supporting unmanned aerial systems or similar flight test campaigns., • Familiarity with autonomy stacks, flight control systems, or GNC pipelines., • Competence in sensor integration, electronics debugging, or avionics bring-up., • Proficiency in developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing., • Comfortable interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews. 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 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 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: At Shield AI, we're building the most intelligent autonomous aircraft ever deployed. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible in contested environments, we are looking for a Survivability Engineer to shape and optimize the low observable (LO) performance of our next-generation autonomous aircraft. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with expertise in radar cross-section (RCS) shaping, LO materials, and electromagnetic signature modeling who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. You’ll work across disciplines to ensure our aircraft can survive, evade, and complete missions in highly contested airspace. What you'll do: • Design and optimize low observable (LO) features across the airframe focusing on shaping, edge treatments, radar-absorbing materials, and subsystem integration., • Conduct modeling and simulation of electromagnetic signatures using industry-standard tools such as HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Xpatch, and SENTRi., • Work with multidisciplinary teams in propulsion, avionics, structures, and AI to ensure survivability is baked into the system architecture from day one., • Lead or support signature testing efforts, including indoor and outdoor RCS range tests, validation campaigns, and supplier-level hardware evaluations., • Translate mission threats and requirements into survivability features that address RCS, thermal, visual, and acoustic observability constraints., • Partner with materials scientists to mature radar-absorbing coatings and structural RAM for manufacturability and field durability., • Support internal and customer assessments, threat modeling reviews, and milestone decisions throughout the program lifecycle.Required qualifications:, • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline., • 10+ years of hands-on experience in LO or survivability engineering, preferably on tactical aircraft, UAVs, or stealth systems., • Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, Xpatch, or SENTRi., • Strong understanding of RCS shaping principles, edge treatments, cavity suppression, and materials integration., • Practical experience with LO testing methods and RCS measurement equipment., • Familiarity with radar-absorbing materials (RAM), LO coatings, and structural LO trade studies., • Solid collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across design, test, and manufacturing teams., • U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance required.Preferred qualifications:, • Experience with military UAV platforms or 5th-gen fighter programs., • Background in survivability analysis in contested environments (e.g., IADS, radar networks)., • Familiarity with platform CONOPS, threat modeling, and mission-level survivability assessments., • Ability to contribute to the design, test, and fielding of a fully integrated LO platform. 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 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 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 looking for a Cloud Engineer to support its leadership in applied artificial intelligence development. In this role, you will be responsible for engineering, deploying, provisioning, and managing critical cloud systems that drive innovation across Shield AI’s public and private cloud environments, both domestically and internationally. As part of the Cloud and Infrastructure team within Enterprise Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of these systems to support various business units. This position may involve occasional travel to Shield AI locations.What you'll do: • Engineering:, • ·Manage and optimize multi-cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS) for performance, reliability, and scalability., • ·Support and optimize cloud and virtual machine environments, assisting with capacity planning, performance monitoring, security compliance, and vulnerability remediation., • ·Assist in implementing and maintaining infrastructure systems, including servers, storage, backup solutions, and disaster recovery processes, for both public and private clouds., • ·Continuously learn and adapt to emerging technologies and platforms, leveraging automation wherever possible., • ·Author and produce the necessary documentation for engineered and maintained systems along with associated processes that supporting teams can leverage., • ·Assist in researching, recommending, and developing innovative solutions for complex requirements and issue resolution., • ·Collaborate cross-functionally with AI, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure compliance, observability, and resilience in mission-critical environments., • ·Participate in Agile methodologies and sound engineering principles., • Operations and Support:, • ·Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs., • ·Support system maintenance and upgrades, including OS patching, software configuration, hardware updates, and performance tuning to ensure optimal cloud infrastructure performance., • ·Provide escalated support for operational issues possibly during and after normal business hours for systems, workloads, and Kubernetes AI infrastructure., • ·Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve system infrastructure and software issues., • ·Ability to participate in on-call, emergency, or maintenance rolesRequired qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience (4+ years) plus an engineer level certification, Azure/AWS Associate, or another similar level certification., • 4 years’ experience supporting applications and systems in a production environment in high-availability, mission-critical, or defense-grade environments preferred., • Comfortable with operational efficiencies utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)., • Strong understanding of networking concepts (VPCs, VPNs, subnets, routing, firewalls)., • Experience in automating repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash., • Experience with deployment and systems administration of at least one type of Linux distribution (i.e. RHEL, Ubuntu), • Experience with concepts of Microsoft Windows Server administration, Azure and Active Directory environments, • Possesses organizational skills, with a process-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and effective verbal and written communication abilities., • Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks., • Solution-oriented, constructive approach to problem-solving., • Preferred locations include San Diego or San Mateo, CA, or Dallas, TX; Washington, D.C., and Boston are also potential options.Preferred qualifications:, • Experience deploying and maintaining workloads in Azure public cloud environments., • Hands-on experience with containerization and Kubernetes-based workloads., • Strong understanding of virtualization and private cloud platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)., • Background in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or cloud infrastructure roles., • Proficiency with configuration management and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform). 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 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 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 on a mission to build the world’s best AI pilot—and we’re looking for a Harness Design Engineer to help power that vision. In this high-impact, high-ownership role, you’ll be designing complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies that are the nervous system of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. Your deep expertise in harness design won’t just support the mission—it will enable it. From concept to deployment, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring reliability, precision, and performance in the field, where failure is not an option. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge aerospace technology and want to build systems that make a real-world difference, this is your chance to make your mark—on the ground and in the skies. What you'll do: • Drive design of wire harnesses and cable assemblies for autonomous UAVs, • Perform electrical and environmental analysis for harness reliability, • Prototype and test harnesses in dynamic, mission-critical environments, • Collaborate with avionics, systems, and manufacturing teams for integration Required qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, • 2+ years in wire harness design for aerospace or robotics, • Strong CAD skills (NX or CATIA preferred) for 3D harness modeling, • Experience using EWIS design software (Zuken, Capital, etc), • Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, • Experience with electrical schematics and connector selection, • Hands-on experience with harness fabrication or testing, • Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams, • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others, • Experience designing harnesses for UAVs, aircraft, or spacecraft, • Familiarity with EWIS compliance and RTCA DO-160 testing, • Proficiency in failure mode analysis (FMEA) and root cause investigations 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 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 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:Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! The Hivemind Quality team is committed to ensuring our autonomy platform delivers a seamless developer experience and enables customers to build world-class autonomous systems. We focus on integrating, validating, and continuously improving the Hivemind ecosystem—spanning autonomy behaviors, sensor processing, multi-agent coordination, ground-control systems, and embedded platforms. Our mission is to ensure that autonomy developers can efficiently build, test, and deploy autonomous applications that meet real-world mission objectives. We are seeking an experienced Software Integration Engineer passionate about autonomy development. In this role, you will become a power user of the Hivemind SDK, deeply understanding its capabilities and identifying gaps from a customer perspective. You will develop and validate customer use cases, evaluate the ease of use for autonomy developers, and provide actionable feedback to Engineering and Product teams. You will play a critical role in integrating new autonomy capabilities into the platform, assessing feature completeness, and anticipating novel customer workflows and edge cases. This position bridges the gap between engineering development and real-world autonomy applications—ensuring our platform empowers customers to build reliable, mission-ready autonomous systems. What you'll do: • Become a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics: Develop deep expertise in our AI-powered autonomy stack., • Learn to configure, deploy, and integrate multi-agent systems across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight platforms., • Understand the full system end-to-end—from sensor inputs to autonomous behaviors., • Integrate new capabilities into the autonomy stack: Collaborate cross-functionally with development teams to bring autonomy algorithms, perception pipelines, middleware, and platform interfaces into the integrated product. Ensure seamless interoperability between components., • Enable platform bring-up and validation: Lead the integration of autonomy software onto new robotic hardware platforms., • Configure sensor drivers, communication interfaces, and platform adapters to enable full autonomy stack functionality on prototype and production vehicles., • Develop integration tooling & infrastructure: Architect and implement integration frameworks, deployment scripts, and configuration management tools that streamline bringing new capabilities into Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and flight environments., • Support cross-platform compatibility: Work with other integration engineers to ensure the autonomy stack operates reliably across all supported platforms, operating systems, and deployment configurations. Identify and resolve integration issues across system boundaries., • Analyze system behavior and root-cause issues: Evaluate system logs, telemetry, and rosbag data to diagnose integration defects. Collaborate with developers to isolate issues to specific subsystems and drive resolution. Create analysis tooling to accelerate debugging., • Optimize integration workflows and CI/CD: Partner with DevOps teams to streamline integration pipelines, reduce build-to-deploy cycle times, and ensure robust continuous integration of new features. Define integration checkpoints and criteria for release readiness., • Validate system requirements and interface contracts: Work with engineers to ensure integrated capabilities meet product requirements and interface specifications. Assist in developing tooling to verify end-to-end system compliance and traceability.Required qualifications:, • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD., • Proficiency in programming languages including Python or C++., • Experience with autonomous systems or server applications or middleware., • Demonstrated experience designing integration workflows, communicating system dependencies, and triaging and reporting integration defects across subsystem boundaries., • Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments., • Strong expertise with CI/CD pipelines., • Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions., • Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership. Preferred qualifications:, • Demonstrated experience building complex systems with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles., • Experience with hardware or embedded systems., • Expert knowledge of Python., • Experience with ROS., • Experience with white box testing, • Familiarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications., • Experience designing automated tooling for testing for GUI applications. 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 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 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. Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! The Hivemind Test team is committed to building a complete and robust test infrastructure that supports the development and integration of the world’s best AI pilot. Hivemind Test is dedicated to ensuring the highest level of quality, reliability, and performance in our Hivemind ecosystem. This ecosystem includes software systems for autonomy behaviors, ground-control systems, multi-network communications, operating systems, embedded devices, test frameworks, and more. Our group is charged with validating and verifying that the entire Hivemind software ecosystem is operationally ready to meet mission objectives and reliability standards. This is achieved via a cross-functional team, with skills ranging from autonomy system engineering, robotics integration, software development, test engineering, and quality assurance. We are seeking an expert Software Test and Integration Engineer who is motivated to join us in our mission. Someone with experience designing and implementing innovative software solutions for automation testing and data analysis, who can become a Super User of our Hivemind product and extend test plans beyond expected uses to anticipate novel customer use cases and edge-case instances. You will play a critical role in the organization, collaborating with developers to identify and root cause bugs, integrate newly developed capabilities into the product framework, and define the best approaches to software API and autonomy test coverage. What You'll Do: • Become a super-user of our state-of-the-art AI software product. Learn to automate multi-agent scenarios, analyze robotic data, and validate test cases. Try using the product as a customer would and try and break it!, • Test new features: Collaborate cross-functionally with developer teams to design test plans for new single and multi-robot autonomy algorithms, user interfaces, middleware, and server applications., • Enable coverage testing of product capabilities: Design and implement tests to cover all performance aspects of a product capability across all permutations of operating environments and use cases., • Design automation tooling & automate tests: Architect innovative automation frameworks that enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Automate tests to run on Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and Vehicle-in-the-Loop test fixtures., • Integrate new capabilities: Work with other integration engineers to implement test solutions on prototype robotic hardware platforms., • Optimize test efficiency: Determine the testing strategy (what tests, at what frequencies, etc.) for the overall product and work with DevOps/Ex teams to optimize testing design on CI., • Evaluate test data and automate reporting: Create analyzer code for the automated analysis of test data. Review test data, identify and root cause bugs, report to developers, and create automated reporting tools for test performance and bug attributes., • Check off requirements, help determine metrics: Work with product and system engineers to ensure test coverage of all product and engineering requirements. Assist in developing tooling to demonstrate full requirement coverage and reporting. Required Qualifications:, • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 4 years and a master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD., • Proficiency in programming languages including Python or C++., • Experience with autonomous systems or server applications or middleware., • Demonstrated experience of designing, communicating, and managing test cases, and reporting bugs., • Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments., • Strong expertise with CI/CD pipelines., • Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions., • Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership. Preferred Qualifications:, • Demonstrated experience building complex systems with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles., • Experience with hardware or embedded systems., • Expert knowledge of Python., • Experience with ROS., • Experience with white box testing, • Familiarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications., • Experience designing automated tooling for testing for GUI applications. 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 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 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. Shield AI has been redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies for the past few years. We’re looking for a software engineer, well versed in development and testing, to help continue building V-BAT's test operations, specifically automation capabilities and tools used to test software components ranging from autonomy, embedded systems, ground control applications, and more – you will gather requirements and write software to automate them. This is an opportunity to build and solve problems defense primes are unwilling to. You’ll be supported by world-class engineers, but you’re expected to learn on the job and deliver weekly – you’ll need to be hungry and motivated to grow!WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Work directly with our GNC and Embedded teams daily to build software that leverages simulation, avionics, and/or custom hardware to automate testing, • Define test cases to verify and validate embedded or GNC software at a system level, automating them to run continuously, • Implement software interfaces and drivers to orchestrate simulation environments, hardware devices, and test equipment – enabling real-world behaviors, failure injection, and hardware manipulation for various test scenarios, • Quickly prototype solutions using software & hardware to unblock testing, harden your prototype into scalable products for continuous release testing, • Support release test planning and execution leading up to flight test events and major product milestones REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:, • 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (CE, CS, EE); or some industry experience (intern, startup, self-projects) with a Master’s or PhD degree, • Strong C++ or Python skills, basic proficiency in the other, • Familiarity with common version control (git) and build/packaging systems (CMake, Poetry, etc), • Passion for growth, fast-paced environments, and holding self to a high standard of excellence PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, • 5+ years of related experience building automated test solutions, • Experience building automated test solutions for aircraft of autonomous vehicles 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 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 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: Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals. 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, • Support pre-production builds, prototype integration, and ground/flight testingRequired qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, • 5+ 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 in fast-paced, cross-functional teams, • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to othersPreferred 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, MIL-STD-810, structural, or actuated mechanism testing experience, • Ability to thrive in startup, R&D, or defense innovation environments#LI-MS1 #LC Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. 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 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 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 FSO operates as a key contributor within a dynamic, fast-paced defense environment, responsible for executing and scaling security operations in support of classified programs. This role requires a highly adaptable, solutions-oriented professional who can balance compliance with operational speed while maintaining strict adherence to NISPOM and government security requirements. You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program teams to enable mission success while safeguarding classified information and controlled technologies. What you'll do: Security Operations & Program Execution • Execute daily collateral security operations in a high-growth environment, • Maintain daily classified document control, accountability, and safeguarding, • Process badge requests and issuance with accuracy and timeliness, • Facilitate weekly local new hire orientation and onboarding, • Daily processing, disclosure, and hosting of foreign visits in accordance with NISPOM, • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant execution, • Perform daily Restricted Area maintenance and access control management, • Enforce entry/exit procedures and access requirements, • Process Technology Control Plans (TCPs) in support of Corporate FSO, • Respond to local alarms, GSOC alerts, and security incidents, • Provide immediate response to outages and emergent issues, • Manage classified shipping and receiving, • Serve as Alternate Collateral COMSEC Officer, • Act as a trusted security partner to internal teams, • Provide guidance on security requirements, reporting obligations, and best practices Required qualifications:, • Must be a U.S. Citizen, • MUST HAVE Active Top Secret Security Clearance, • Completion of FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities (Safeguarding Certification), • 2-4+ years of experience in industrial security or cleared environments, • Working knowledge of NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117), • Experience with DISS, NISS, or equivalent systems Preferred qualifications:, • Experience in a fast-paced or high-growth defense environment, • Familiarity with foreign visit processing and TCPs, • Experience supporting classified facility operations or Restricted Areas 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 Zoox Zoox is transforming mobility with fully autonomous, electric vehicles designed from the ground up for a driverless future. Our mission is to make transportation safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone. At Zoox, innovation, collaboration, and a bold vision for the future drive everything we do. About Our Part Time Student Worker Program Zoox’s program offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, mentorship from some of the industry’s brightest minds, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to real projects. We seek part time student workers who demonstrate strong academic performance, engagement beyond the classroom, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine interest in Zoox’s mission. Project Overview Zoox is seeking a highly detail-oriented and methodical student contractor to join our platform architecture team. The primary focus of this role is to design and execute rigorous performance optimization experiments for software processes running on high-performance CPU/GPU platforms (NVIDIA). In this role, you will: • Ensure that experiments are reproducible, profiling data is meticulously captured, and edge cases are thoroughly investigated, • Thrive on precision, • You will work at the intersection of traditional hardware-aware optimization and cutting-edge agentic systems, using tools like Claude to develop LLM-based agents that can assist in the optimization lifecycleQualifications:, • Strong Mathematical Foundation: Demonstrated proficiency in Linear Algebra, Control Theory, or Stochastic Optimization to model autonomy and performance bottlenecks, • Operational Style: You must be exceptionally detail-oriented and careful in your execution, prioritizing accuracy and deep-dive analysis over speedProgram Requirements:, • Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S., in a relevant engineering field, • Available for a 6 month project, • Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week, • Ability to commute on-site to one of our offices This is a contract position and employment for this position will be through a vendor contracted with Zoox. The hourly pay range is posted and you will be eligible for a benefits package as offered by the vendor. About ZooxZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. Follow us on LinkedIn AccommodationsIf you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. 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 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 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 Senior Structural Design Engineer to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs. What you'll do: • Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures., • Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release., • Perform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed., • Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces., • Support structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification., • Generate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards., • Partner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment., • Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively., • Continuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization.Required qualifications:, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline., • 4–5+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures., • Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments., • Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths., • Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)., • Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles., • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills., • Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environmentsPreferred qualifications:, • M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering., • Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs., • Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA)., • Experience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration., • Exposure to composite design and manufacturing methods. 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 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 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:Founded 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. We are building the best team in aviation to drive rapid development and deployment of X-BAT. We are looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer that is ready to help us bring X-BAT to first flight. You will own a project that ties directly to our critical path avionics development while receiving directly mentorship from Senior Electrical Engineers and other cross-functional leads. Our team looks for engineers that value first principles engineering and extreme ownership.What you'll do: • Own a design that directly impacts the X-BAT system and major flight test milestones. A senior engineer is assigned as a direct mentor to provide technical review and professional feedback., • Full lifecycle ownership: concept, design, verification, integration, flight test, and manufacturing, • Design efforts include:, • Circuit design for our embedded system. You will design with analog, digital, power conversion, high-speed, FPGA, MCU, EMI/EMC, etc., • System integration and verification, • Environmental test, qualification, and automation, • Debug, root cause, and drive resolution, • Systems must be designed for high-reliability, radiation, aggressive temperature changes, and high magnitude vibrationRequired qualifications:, • Have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, • Strong technical fundamentals, • Have been part of an engineering team/club 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 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 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 an engineering manager of Mechanical Design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership, high visibility role you will lead a team of engineers developing mechanical systems to support Shield AI’s next generation aircraft program(s). You will work the director of engineering in a deputy capacity to support collaboration across engineering sites, align technical leaders, create mentorship opportunities for junior engineers, and assist in leveling engineering resources across vehicles and programs. You will set the bar for excellence through technical demonstration, guidance, and mentorship. What you'll do: • Lead a team designing complex electro-mechanical solutions for flight critical avionics systems. This includes packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and integration of designs into the X-BAT aircraft, • Drive structural, thermal, and modal analyses for electromechanical systems to ensure survivability in harsh environments, • Work cross-functionally with electrical engineering, supply chain, supplier development engineering, manufacturing, and other mechanical engineering teams, • Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards on a long-term path to airworthiness certification, • Lead by example - own work from design, verification, and through production Required qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, • 10+ years of experience in mechanical & electrical equipment design for aerospace, including harness integration and mechanical component design, • Expertise in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) for 3D modeling, drawing creation, and system layout. Familiarity with eCAD software (Altium, Cadence, Allegro), and harness design software (Capital, Zuken), • Experience working with electrical engineers to define PCB constraints, develop circuit cards, and care for all the mechanical interfaces, • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and fatigue/lifecycle testing, • Experience working directly with fabrication shops, contract manufacturers, and suppliers., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment with evolving priorities 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 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 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 building autonomous aircraft that redefine aviation. The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) team builds the pipelines, tools, and systems that make fast, reliable delivery of complex aircraft software possible. As a DevOps Build Engineer, you will own and maintain the build system for our autonomous aircraft (XBAT/VBAT). This role is primarily focused on Developer Experience (DevEx) and bringing DevOps best practices to our software engineers to accelerate their development cycles.What you'll do: • Be the expert on our native (C++) software build process., • Improve developer velocity by reducing build/test cycle time and eliminating pipeline bottlenecks., • Collaborate with Software Engineers to understand their requirements, propose designs, and implement identified solutions., • Partner with developers to resolve build/test failures quickly and set best practices for integration., • Integrate CI pipelines with HIL and simulation environments for automated validation., • Implement monitoring, dashboards, and alerts related to build system performance for both local development and CI workflows., • Use agentic solutions to aid in quickly identifying root cause around build failures and getting the appropriate feedback to a Software Engineer. Required qualifications:, • BS in CS, CE, EE, or related field with 7+ years industry experience (or MS/PhD with 5+ years)., • Deep CMake/C++ expertise or equivalent., • Strong understanding of dependency management and proficiency with either Conan or CPM., • Proficiency with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, cloud build clusters)., • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)., • Hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI pipelines., • Demonstrated success improving developer productivity at scale. 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 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 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 an Aerostructures Design Manager to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a contributor on the Structures team you will lead the design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace engineer with significant hands-on design experience with both composite or metallic airframes as well as demonstrated team lead experience.Required qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline., • 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures., • Experience with team leadership as a project or IPT style team lead, • Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments., • Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths., • Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)., • Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles., • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills., • Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments.Preferred qualifications:, • M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering., • Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace full vehicle programs., • Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA)., • Experience fabricating and testing large scale aerospace structures such as wings, fuselages or similar., • Demonstrated understanding of composite manufacturing methods. 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 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 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: We’re seeking a Staff People Experience Business Partner (PxBP) to drive the execution of people strategies that directly enable product innovation, engineering excellence, and scalable platform growth in Shield AI’s Hivemind organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director, PxBP, Hivemind, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Engineering leaders, partnering to build high-performing, resilient, and scalable technical organizations in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment. This role is ideal for a business-first HR leader who understands how engineering organizations create value. You bring deep experience supporting Software Engineering, AI/ML, Product Engineering, or Platform teams and know how to align talent strategy with velocity, quality, and long-term technical capability. You are operationally strong, analytically driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. You simplify complexity, build scalable systems, and influence with credibility. Most importantly, you understand that exceptional talent, strong technical leadership, and effective team design are the foundation of product and innovation success. This is a hybrid/on-site role is based in San Mateo or San Diego, CA Required qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required, • 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct support of Engineering, Product, or technical organizations, • Demonstrated success partnering with senior Engineering leaders in a scaling organization, • Experience operating within a global People function that includes COEs and Shared Services, • Strong understanding of technical talent markets, job architecture, and leveling for engineering roles, • Experience leveraging HCM systems and people analytics to drive insights and decision-making Preferred Qualifications 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 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 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 an Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. As Shield AI continues to expand globally, this role presents an opportunity to support and enhance the accounting function at a high-growth, mission-driven technology company. Reporting to the Accounting Director, this role will manage key components of the global accounting close process, intercompany activities, and process improvement initiatives while helping to build scalable infrastructure that supports audit readiness and future public-company standards.What you'll do: • Manage and execute key accounting operations, including the monthly global close and consolidation process (with intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translation), general ledger accounting, review of accrual entries, and oversight of cash transaction processing and reconciliations., • Partner with the broader finance team to ensure a timely close and reporting cycle and assist in the execution of team objectives., • Assist in the implementation, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls in preparation for future SOX compliance requirements., • Contribute to the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of accounting systems and processes., • Support change management initiatives through clear documentation and adherence to governance practices., • Promote quality and accuracy across the organization through ongoing review, verification, and reconciliation activities., • Stay up to date on industry best practices and emerging accounting trends., • Perform additional tasks as needed to support the company’s strategic objectives.Required qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or a related field., • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience working within a robust internal control environment; familiarity with SOX compliance is a plus., • Excellent time management skills with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • High level of initiative and self-motivation, with demonstrated communication and collaboration abilities., • Proven experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders., • Ability to manage projects from inception to completion while incorporating feedback from multiple sources., • Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines consistently., • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Preferred qualifications:, • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment., • Active CPA license., • Experience in aerospace & defense industries., • Familiarity with project-based accounting., • Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills., • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, interpret operational needs, and implement effective solutions. 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 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 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: At Shield AI, we are revolutionizing defense technology to protect service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Our Hardware Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the V-BAT remains the most reliable, mission-ready UAV in the industry. We design cutting-edge test solutions—custom-built electrical and mechanical systems that push our hardware to its limits in real-world and extreme environments. As a Senior Electrical Engineer on our Hardware Test team, you will own the design and development of test systems that push our hardware to its limits. From designing custom PCBs and automated test sequences to developing electrical and mechanical test stands, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the highest reliability in aerospace hardware. This is a high-impact role where your expertise in power electronics, RF, communications, and automation will help shape the future of intelligent defense systems. What you'll do: • Lead the design, validation, and deployment of advanced test systems for V-BAT’s critical components and subsystems., • Architect PCBs and test interfaces for power electronics, RF, and communication systems., • Develop automated test sequences in Python, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and repeatability., • Design and integrate custom test fixtures, including relays, PLCs, PCBAs, and harnessing., • Own and drive cross-functional design reviews, advocating for design-for-testability (DFT) improvements., • Work hands-on with HASS, ESS, and HALT testing, validating performance in simulated harsh environments., • Be a technical mentor, guiding junior engineers and contributing to Shield AI’s growing expertise in hardware test engineering., • Other duties as assigned. Required qualifications:, • B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field., • 3+ years of industry experience in hardware design and test engineering (or equivalent experience with advanced degrees)., • Deep expertise in electrical design, mechanical, and software engineering principles as applied to hardware test systems., • Proven ability to design, implement, and validate multidisciplinary hardware systems in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment., • Track record of ownership—driving projects from concept to execution, delivering exceptional results., • A team-first mindset, with high standards for yourself and others, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges., • Track record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. Preferred qualifications:, • Proficiency in Python or another scripting language for test automation., • Hands-on experience with PCB design tools (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle) and CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, CATIA)., • Experience working in rugged, high-reliability industries like aerospace, defense, or automotive. 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 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 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:Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer role is responsible for defining, planning, and executing all integration testing phases for XBAT. This includes developmental, functional, and qualification testing for flight vehicles, subsystems, and ground support equipment.What you'll do: • Responsible for bringing up vehicle through functional testing and delivering the fully operational aircraft to the customer., • Define comprehensive functional, ground, and flight test plan., • Responsible for setting up ground support equipment and executing tests., • Scope and sequence all testing efforts., • The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary test team, manage complex testing facilities, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive the transition of new products from design to flight/operational readiness.Required qualifications:, • Proven experience with clean sheet design to first flight, • Knowledge of test methodologies (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810), instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and telemetry architecture., • Proven experience in successfully managing a full lifecycle test campaign, from component-level testing through to system-level Qualification or Type Certification, • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical findings to executive leadership and external regulatory boards.Preferred qualifications:, • Flight Test Experience: Prior experience as a Flight Test Engineer or Test Director for experimental or certificated aircraft/spacecraft is a significant asset., • Software Proficiency: Experience with test automation frameworks and data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, Minitab). 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 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 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: As a Staff State Estimation Engineer, you will play a critical role on the GNC team, contributing to the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic and contested environments. You will help design real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi-sensor data for robust state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure high system performance and reliability. Your work will support the transition of cutting-edge research into fielded capabilities, helping Shield AI deliver precision navigation solutions for mission-critical applications.What you'll do: • Develop and implement real-time state estimation algorithms including inertial navigation, sensor fusion, and alternative navigation methods for GPS-denied or degraded environments., • Integrate data from IMUs, GNSS receivers, visual odometry, magnetometers, barometers, and radar into robust estimation frameworks., • Design sensor processing pipelines focused on accuracy, robustness, and system-level fault tolerance., • Collaborate with autonomy, software, and hardware teams to ensure end-to-end integration of navigation and PNT systems., • Conduct simulation, lab testing, and field trials to evaluate algorithm performance under real-world conditions., • Stay current on advancements in state estimation and navigation technologies and help adapt new innovations into deployable solutions.Required qualifications:, • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years with a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent practical experience., • Experience developing and deploying real-time navigation or sensor fusion algorithms using IMUs, GPS, or other sensors., • Strong understanding of filtering and estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filters, EKF, UKF, particle filters)., • Proficient in C++11 or newer in real-time environments., • Comfortable working in Linux, with experience using standard command-line tools and scripting., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset., • Demonstrated success working in fast-paced development cycles and delivering high-quality results.Preferred qualifications:, • Experience implementing inertial navigation algorithms in degraded or GPS-denied conditions., • Exposure to visual odometry or computer vision-based navigation approaches., • Experience optimizing code for performance on compute-constrained platforms., • Familiarity with CUDA or hardware acceleration techniques (e.g., FPGAs). 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 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 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 Aircraft Simulation team turns frontier autonomy into mission-ready aircraft. We own the commit-to-flight pipeline—deterministic aircraft and mission simulation, HITL/SITL integration, CI/CD, and tooling for automated flight qualification testing. Our goal is simple: make AI fly—safely, reliably, and fast. As a Staff Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI’s next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our emergent modeling & simulation tooling. You’ll design, build, and scale novel aircraft subsystem models, develop infrastructure that enables robust automated testing for our next generation XBAT product line, and conduct system performance analysis. What you'll do: • Develop models and infrastructure for the integrated simulation pipeline in C++., • Design deterministic, high-performance simulation tools capable of faster-than-real-time execution for development, testing, and release., • Implement test scenarios and write unit, system, and regression tests., • Collaborate across autonomy, embedded, GNC, and test engineering to ensure the simulation mirrors real aircraft behavior and mission scenarios., • Contribute to platform-agnostic simulation tooling to accelerate current and future aircraft design and development efforts., • Perform verification and validation (V&V) analysis activities on modeling tools., • Conduct system performance analysis and generate reports and visualizations., • Utilize best practices in C++, simulation architecture, and performance engineering.Required qualifications:, • BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or related field., • 7+ years of experience in simulation software development, with emphasis on modern C++ (C++17 or later) and performance optimization., • Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics, kinematics, aerodynamics, and sensor mechanics., • Proven experience developing or integrating simulation systems for robotics, aerospace, and/or autonomous systems., • Ability to debug complex build and runtime environments (CMake, package management, logging, and profiling tools)., • Experience with software testing tools (GTest, etc.), • Experience with simulation V&V., • Strong collaboration and communication skills across software, hardware, and systems disciplines.Preferred qualifications:, • Grasp of real-time and deterministic software design, including multi-threading, synchronization, and memory management., • Experience with DevOps-integrated simulation workflows, including CI/CD and automated hardware testing environments., • Working knowledge of Python for data analysis, test automation, or simulation orchestration. 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 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 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 Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to support development of liquid cooling and hydraulic fluid systems for our groundbreaking jet-engine VTOL military UAV platform, X-BAT. You will design components and fluid systems, engage with suppliers, perform system and component analysis and sizing, and own multiple aspects of X-BAT’s fluid systems. Required qualifications: • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)., • 5+ years experience with fluid or hydraulic system design, component design, system analysis, supplier management, requirements management, etc., • Demonstrated ability to execute design, build, test with rigor at speed, • Strong CAD skills (NX preferred), • Demonstrated proficiency with fluid or hydraulic system analysis, including 1st principles, Simscape, Amesim, etc., • Ability to work independently in fast-paced, cross-functional teams, • A demonstrated record of working hard, being trustworthy, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to othersPreferred qualifications:, • Experience with environmental and operational robustness (vibration/shock, thermal extremes, contamination, corrosion, sand/dust, etc.)., • Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns and system checkout, failure investigations. 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 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 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:This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, requiring experience with safety-critical software systems and familiarity with airborne software safety processes (DO-178C, ARP4761, ARP4754A, and/or MIL-HDBK-516C). It requires strong software system intuition, and a software engineering background. You will serve as a safety authority across the Hivemind platform team, ensuring that safety considerations are built into architecture decisions, requirements, code, and verification strategies from the outset - not bolted on at the end. What you'll do: • Safety requirements development:, • Derive and author safety requirements from system-level hazard analyses, functional hazard assessments (FHAs), and customer/regulatory safety objectives., • Translate safety requirements into clear, testable software requirements aligned with the appropriate Design Assurance Level (DAL) or software criticality classification., • Collaborate with requirements engineers, system architects, product managers, software developers, and test engineers to ensure safety requirements flow consistently and traceably through product and component requirements., • Requirements traceability and verification support:, • Maintain bidirectional traceability from safety requirements through design, implementation, and verification., • Collaborate with QA and test teams to define verification strategies, review test cases for safety coverage, and confirm that safety requirements are demonstrably satisfied prior to release., • Documentation and modeling:, • Author clear, well-structured safety documentation and contribute to system models (SysML/MBSE) with a safety lens - capturing safety-relevant behavior, failure propagation paths, and mitigations., • Produce artifacts that are defensible to airworthiness authorities and understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Hazard and safety analysis:, • Lead and support safety analysis activities including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Mode and Effects Summary (FMES) for Hivemind software components and autonomy pipelines., • Identify safety-relevant failure conditions, assess severity, and drive mitigation strategies into the system architecture., • Cross-stack safety integration:, • Work closely with engineers across the full product stack - including foundational software, autonomy and AI algorithms, simulation and test infrastructure, and GUI layers - to ensure safety requirements are correctly allocated to software components and that the system architecture supports safe operation under both nominal and off-nominal conditions., • Certification Evidence Support:, • Collaborate with teams to ensure that process adherence, artifact completeness, and traceability are continuously demonstrated through development artifacts rather than assessed solely through manual reviews., • Support the generation, organization, and validation of certification evidence, ensuring it is accurate, complete, and defensible for internal and external airworthiness assessmentsRequired qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree with approximately 7+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience, in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field with demonstrated experience on safety-critical airborne software., • Experience working within or applying safety-critical standards (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-HDBK-516C, ARP4754A, ARP4761), • Experience deriving safety requirements and allocating them to software components at defined criticality levels., • Experience in software development workflows in modern languages (C++, Python, Go, etc.) and software engineering practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, configuration management, and software lifecycle processes., • Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Jira, and with maintaining traceability across a safety software lifecycle., • Experience working cross-functionally with software engineers, test engineers, and product managers in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment., • Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to translate safety obligations into actionable engineering guidancePreferred qualifications:, • Familiarity with MBSE practices and system modeling tools (Cameo, SysML) as applied to safety-critical architectures., • Prior experience with military airworthiness authority (USAF, Army, Navy) coordination., • Exposure to autonomy or robotic software systems and the safety challenges unique to non-deterministic or ML-enabled components., • Experience creating software tooling to automate safety data 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 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 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:We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join the Hivemind Solutions Systems Engineering team. In this role, the candidate will support the design, development, integration, and validation of complex systems leveraging the Hivemind autonomy software. This role requires a strong foundation in systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate stakeholder needs into robust technical solutions.What you'll do: • Define, analyze, and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with mission objectives, • Develop system architectures and perform trade studies to balance performance, cost, and risk, • Coordinate and manage interfaces across hardware, software, and external systems, • Support system integration, verification, and validation activities, including test planning and execution, • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the system lifecycleRequired qualifications:, • A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s Degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience, • B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering), • Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements, • Experience with MBSE and related efforts, • Experience working in cross-functional teams, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally, • Organized and methodical, • Software engineer experience in C++ and/or Python, • Experience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics, • Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others, • The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US Citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearancePreferred qualifications:, • Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL), • Expertise with Requirement & Design decomposition 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 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 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 AI Platform Product Manager will drive the strategy and execution of Shield AI’s next-generation autonomy intelligence stack—enabling customers and internal teams to train, evaluate, and deploy foundation and domain models that power resilient autonomy at the edge. This PM owns the product vision and roadmap for the Hivemind AI Platform (Forge, training pipelines, data infrastructure, evaluation, and deployment toolchains), ensuring we can manufacture, govern, and field advanced world models, robotics foundation models, and vision-language-action systems safely and at scale. This role sits at the intersection of AI/ML, autonomy, model lifecycle, infrastructure, and product strategy. The PM partners closely with engineering, AI research, Hivemind Solutions, and field teams to deliver the tooling that enables sovereign autonomy, AI Factories at the edge, and continuous learning—capabilities that are central to Shield AI’s strategic direction. This is a high-impact role for an experienced product leader excited to define how foundation models are trained, validated, governed, and deployed across thousands of autonomous systems in highly contested environments.What you'll do: • AI Model Development & Training Platform, • Own the roadmap for foundation model training workflows, including dataset ingestion, curation, labeling, synthetic data generation, domain model training, and distillation pipelines., • Define requirements for world models, robotics models, and VLA-based training, evaluation, and specialization., • Lead the evolution of MLOps capabilities in Forge, including data lineage, experiment tracking, model versioning, and scalable evaluation suites., • Data, Simulation & Synthetic Data Factory, • Define product requirements for synthetic data generation, simulation-integrated data flywheels, and automated scenario generation., • Partner with Digital Twin, Simulation, and autonomy teams to convert natural-language mission inputs into data needs, training procedures, and model variants., • Safe Deployment & Model Governance, • Lead the development of model governance and auditability tooling, including model cards, dataset rights, lineage tracking, safety gates, and compliance evidence., • Build guardrails and workflows to safely deploy models onto edge hardware in disconnected, GPS- or comms-denied environments., • Partner with Safety, Certification, Cyber, and Engineering teams to ensure traceability and evaluation pipelines meet operational and accreditation requirements., • Edge Deployment & AI Factory Integration, • Partner with Pilot, EdgeOS, and hardware teams to integrate foundation-model-based perception and reasoning into autonomy behaviors., • Define requirements for distillation, quantization, and inference tooling as part of the “three-computer” development and deployment model., • Ensure closed-loop workflows between cloud model training and edge-native execution., • Cross-Functional Leadership, • Collaborate with Engineering, Research, Product, Customer Engagement, and Solutions teams to ensure model outputs meet mission and platform constraints., • Translate advanced AI capabilities into intuitive workflows that platform OEMs and partner nations can use to build sovereign AI factories., • Sequence foundational capabilities that unblock autonomy, simulation, and customer-facing product teams., • User & Customer Impact, • Develop deep empathy for ML engineers, autonomy developers, and Solutions engineers who rely on the platform., • Capture operational data gaps, mission-driven model needs, and domain-specific specialization requirements., • Lead demos and onboarding for model-development capabilities across internal and external teams.Required qualifications:, • 7+ years of experience in product management or highly technical ML/AI product roles., • 2+ years of experience in a hands-on software development role., • Strong engineering background (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field)., • Deep understanding of foundation models, robotics models, multimodal models, MLOps, and training infrastructure., • Experience managing complex products spanning data pipelines, cloud training clusters, model governance, and edge deployments., • Proven success partnering with research teams to transition ML innovations into stable, production-grade workflows., • Familiarity with simulation-based data generation and large-scale data management., • Excellent communicator with strong cross-functional leadership skills.Preferred qualifications:, • Experience working on autonomy, robotics, embedded AI, or mission-critical systems., • Hands-on familiarity with GPU infrastructure, distributed training, or data lakehouse architectures., • Experience supporting defense, dual-use, or safety-critical AI systems., • Background designing or operating AI Factory–style pipelines (data → training → evaluation → distillation → edge deployment). 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 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 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 building the world’s best AI pilot to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As we scale both our proven VBAT platform and develop next-generation systems like XBAT, we are investing in how we build—not just what we build. We are seeking a senior technical leader to define and operationalize engineering design standards across the company. This position is focused on establishing engineering excellence—driving consistency, rigor, and scalability across design, analysis, certification, CAD, documentation, and configuration management. This is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad scope across multiple engineering disciplines, responsible for raising the bar on engineering quality without slowing down execution. What you'll do: * Establish and own engineering design standards across programs, including XBAT and VBAT * Define and standardize best practices for aerospace design, analysis workflows, and system-level engineering rigor * Develop standards for CAD usage, drawing quality, standard notes, release processes, and engineering documentation * Manufacturing & supply chain handoff including EBOM and MBOM creation along with driving part demand * Build and mature an engineering excellence framework that scales with the company * Partner with engineering leadership to align teams on consistent ways of working * Ensure standards are practical, accessible, and consistently applied across teams * Influence design decisions and engineering processes across disciplines without becoming a bottleneck * Support both near-term program execution and long-term scalability of engineering processes * Drive improvements in configuration management, documentation quality, and design consistency Required qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in aerospace or high-performance hardware design environments * Deep experience working within organizations that maintain strong engineering standards and design rigor * Broad technical background across multiple engineering domains (mechanical, aerospace, systems, etc.) * Experience defining or applying design standards, documentation practices, and configuration management systems * Familiarity with industry standards such as MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) * Demonstrated ability to influence senior engineers and drive alignment across teams * Strong track record of improving engineering quality, consistency, and scalability * Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate standards and expectations across technical audiences #LI-JM2#LF Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. 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 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 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: As a Staff Loads Engineer, you will lead the generation and analysis of structural and aerodynamic load cases that define the mechanical environment for the next-gen air vehicle. You’ll play a key role in shaping how loads flow through the aircraft structure—supporting structural sizing, airworthiness, aeroelastic stability, and flight performance. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring deep technical knowledge of aeroelastic theory, loads derivation, and flight vehicle behavior. You’ll collaborate closely with structural design, aero, GNC, and test engineering teams to ensure load paths are accurate, traceable, and validated through test or simulation.What you'll do: • Own the development of aerodynamic and structural load envelopes for the full vehicle, from clean-sheet through flight test, • Lead maneuver, gust, landing, and ground loads analyses, including both quasi-static and dynamic cases, • Coordinate closely with GNC, aero, and structural teams to define load cases tied to mission profiles and flight control behaviors, • Develop and validate loads models using tools like NASTRAN, FEMAP, MATLAB, or custom Python/Simulink scripts, • Support the sizing and analysis of critical structural components through detailed load maps and V-n diagrams, • Conduct aeroelastic stability assessments, including divergence and control reversal checks, • Lead traceability of loads inputs/outputs across ICDs, FEA models, and design justification documents, • Interface with test engineering to support strain gauge placement, instrumentation plans, and correlation of in-flight data, • Author and present loads documentation for reviews, compliance, and technical buy-in, • Support the long-term refinement of loads methodologies and automation across the aerostructures teamRequired qualifications:, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, • 8+ years experience performing loads and aeroelastic analysis for aircraft (manned or unmanned), • Proficiency with loads modeling tools such as FEMAP, NASTRAN, MATLAB, or other relevant simulation environments, • Strong understanding of aircraft flight envelopes, control surface effects, and structural load paths, • Demonstrated experience supporting both design and test phases with accurate load predictions, • Excellent documentation, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skillsPreferred qualifications:, • Experience on UAV, eVTOL, or tactical military platforms, • Familiarity with MIL-A-8860, FAR Part 23/25 loads regulations, or similar certification standards, • Knowledge of aeroelastic stability, load alleviation, and adaptive control, • Experience developing internal tools or automation for loads generation and reporting 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 DescriptionFate Therapeutics is currently seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director, Supply Chain to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for our clinical programs. This role will oversee planning, procurement, warehousing and logistics, and global distribution, ensuring critical therapies reach patients on time. The successful candidate will drive cross-functional collaboration, process improvement, and data-driven solutions while leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate has deep experience in GMP-regulated supply chains, a track record of strategic leadership, and a passion for optimizing operations in a fast-paced biotech environment. This is a full-time, exempt position located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, California. Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations for Fate’s clinical assets, including planning, procurement, warehousing, and logistics. * Oversee day-to-day management of company’s supply chain, logistics and inventory levels to ensure continuity of supply while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery for internal and external stakeholder satisfaction. * Strong knowledge and experience with cGMP operations for pharmaceutical products, end- to-end supply chain forecasting and supporting global product launches * Lead and develop a high-performing procurement and supply chain team, driving effective supplier management, contract negotiations, procurement operations, and compliance with GxP and company policies. * Oversee forecasting, demand planning, supply strategy, packaging, labeling, and global distribution for clinical programs Phases 1–4. * Ensure availability of raw materials, consumables and materials to support GMP production and R&D activities and timelines. * Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks; ensure robust scenario planning and contingencies, and drive rapid resolution of supply disruptions, capacity constraints, or logistics challenges. * Collaborate with site leadership to drive outcomes as assigned and drive cross-functional triage, escalation, and problem-solving to unplanned events during supply chain processes. * Ensure supply chain procedures and teams are inspection and audit ready; can serve as the SME during audits. * Lead SOP development and governance for consistency, quality, and scalability. * Drive standardization and end-to-end process mapping to support scalability and operational maturity and to optimize speed and accuracy. * Champion digital transformation, continuous improvement, and data-driven initiatives, including shipment tracking, forecasting tools, supply visibility platforms, automation, and analytics. * Develop and implement standard planning processes, tools, and best practices for supply & demand modeling, and risk identification scenario planning. * Stay current on industry trends and developments in supply chain management, and make recommendations for incorporating new technologies and processes. * Foster a culture of continuous improvement through effective project management and identification of opportunities to drive efficiencies. * Develop industry standard data flows from demand development to production release supporting forecasting and budgeting efforts. * Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to focus the team on key priorities and oversee continuous improvement. * Oversee international shipments requiring customs paperwork for worldwide shipment of investigational products (IP) and ancillary supplies. Coordinate with international Qualified Person for release of IP for use. Qualifications * Bachelor’s or master’s degree with – 12+ years of relevant supply chain planning and management experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including global experience. * Demonstrated success in clinical and commercial drug supply chain management. * Deep understanding of regulatory and technical influences and ability to assess business and financial implications of decisions. * Proven leadership experience building and developing high performing teams and guiding organizations during phases of rapid growth or transformation. * Proficiency in ERP software, specializing in end-to-end Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Management processes * In-depth technical operations and quality knowledge as well as applied expertise in GMP and GDP regulated facilities. * Exemplary problem solving, interpersonal, and project management skills. * Experience managing external suppliers such as 3PL and logistics providers. * Proven record of meeting tight timelines and prioritizing workload within a dynamic organization. * Extensive knowledge of managing and shipping cold-chain products; knowledge of cryopreserved products a plus. * Self-motivated, collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity. Working Conditions & physical requirements * Travel may be required up to 20%. * Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels. * May require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. * May require working with hazardous materials. * Will require work in controlled and cGMP Manufacturing environments requiring special gowning. Compensation • The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location., • Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. ⚠️ Recruitment Fraud Alert Recently, we have been made aware of unauthorized individuals falsely presenting themselves as Fate Therapeutics employees or recruiters as part of online scams or phishing attempts. Impersonators may use the Fate Therapeutics name and logo, as well as employee names and job titles, to gain a job seeker’s personal or banking information or to request payment as a condition of being considered for a position at the company. Fate Therapeutics and its employees are not involved in these scams. Here are a few things to be aware of to help identify recruitment fraud:- Our Talent Acquisition team only corresponds from our @fatetherapeutics.com domain.- At no stage in our hiring process will we require payment or ask you to make deposits in your bank account.- We will only ask for personal information when applying for a position via our Careers page or thereafter.- At no stage during our hiring process will we ask you to click a link to begin a one-way video interview.- We do not use Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, or other third-party messaging platforms to recruit candidates or conduct interviews. Please exercise caution. If something feels off about your interactions, we encourage you to contact us at to confirm the authenticity of the message. Your security is important to us, and we appreciate your vigilance. 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 DescriptionAt Zoox, we’re not just building self-driving cars; we’re creating an autonomous ride-hailing service that will revolutionize how people move. Our Ops Tools team is the central nervous system of this mission, and we’re looking for a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to be a technical leader in this critical area. This isn’t just another full-stack role. You’ll be at the intersection of web development, robotics, and real-time operations, building the software that allows us to manage and scale our fleet of autonomous robotaxis. If you’re a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving complex, multi-disciplinary problems and wants to see your work have a tangible impact on the world, we want to hear from you.In this role, you will: • Architect and own the full-stack systems that are the backbone of our autonomous vehicle operations. We’re talking about systems that provide real-time vehicle monitoring, automation, and live support for our riders., • Be the technical authority. You’ll provide architectural leadership across the stack, from the front-end to our backend services and AI infrastructure. Your decisions will ensure our systems are scalable, reliable, and technically excellent., • Lead and multiply. You won’t just be writing code. You’ll be a mentor and a guide for other engineers on the team, elevating the technical bar through code reviews, design discussions, and by championing best practices., • Collaborate and innovate. You’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and our remote operators to dream up and deliver new features that solve some of the most interesting challenges in the industry today.Qualifications, • 8+ YOE and Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering, mathematics, or related field, • Solid foundations in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, HTML and CSS, • Solid understanding of web technologies, • Experience with a Front End UI Framework (e.g. Vue, React, Svelte), • Ability to design and architect large scale full stack systems, • Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate consistentlyBonus Qualifications, • Experience with Python or C++, • Experience with 3D graphics, especially in a web context.

Job Description About Us We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent Great Place to Work® certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences. About The Role We are seeking a Director/Principal of Business Development to support and expand our Environmental and Earth Systems (EES) practice in California. Our EES team is composed of geologists, hydrogeologists, and environmental engineers, planners, and scientists who deliver services spanning environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, watershed sciences, water resources, and environmental construction compliance and management. We serve a broad base of private-sector, municipal, and public agency clients and frequently collaborate with Rincon’s other practice areas—including Environmental/Community Planning, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Marine Services, and Sustainability and Climate Action—to pursue and execute high-profile, multidisciplinary projects. As a Director/Principal of Business Development, your primary focus will be strategic business development, client relationship cultivation, market expansion, and cross-practice collaboration. You will play a key leadership role in shaping the growth of the EES practice while helping to strengthen Rincon’s presence across major market sectors. This role requires someone who understands our industry, has deep-rooted client networks, can communicate value confidently, and can identify opportunities that align with client needs and Rincon’s capabilities. Rincon offers an exceptional platform for professionals to shape their career trajectory, develop the careers of others, and influence the firm’s strategic direction. We look forward to learning about your career path and what you hope to accomplish as a Director/Principal of Business Development with Rincon. How We Collaborate This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. (Please note: While this role's location is listed as San Diego, we encourage you to apply if you reside in or near any of the CA locations listed above.) What You'll Do Strategic Business Development & Client Management • Identify, pursue, and lead new business development opportunities that align with the EES practice and broader firm goals., • Drive revenue growth by leading strategic business development efforts and meeting defined growth targets., • Develop and implement business development strategies to support sustainable, multi-market growth., • Maintain, strengthen, and expand relationships with clients, partners, and regulatory agencies., • Serve as a key representative at conferences, industry events, and professional organizations to elevate Rincon’s visibility and strengthen market positioning., • Work closely with leaders across Rincon to identify cross-disciplinary opportunities and integrated service offerings., • Support development of pursuit strategies, win themes, and proposal content by collaborating with marketing and technical teams., • Provide market intelligence and strategic insight into emerging opportunities, regulatory changes, and competitive shifts., • Partner with technical leaders to ensure that pursuit strategies align with team capabilities and workload capacity., • Support project budgets, pricing strategies, and proposal scoping to meet client expectations and ensure financial success., • Promote high-quality proposal development with clarity, accuracy, and strong positioning., • Mentor staff in client-facing development, communication, and relationship-building skills., • Support Principal and Directors in identifying staffing needs as driven by new business opportunities and growth projections., • Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance internal processes, workflows, collaboration, and fiscal hygiene., • Lead by example in fostering a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture., • A BA/BS in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred., • At least 15 years of relevant industry or consulting experience in California, with demonstrated business development success., • Proven experience in developing and managing client relationships, pursuing major opportunities, and contributing to organizational growth., • Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring staff or managing teams., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent Rincon confidently in client and industry settings., • Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and resourcefulness., • A strategic mindset with the ability to innovate, anticipate market trends, and support long-term business planning., • Understanding of environmental services, regulatory environments, and the work performed by multidisciplinary consulting teams., • OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER and/or professional licensure (PE/PG) are a plus but not required for a BD-focused role. Investing In You The base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000–$190,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement. Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and Benefits page. Additional Employment Information Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws. Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Powered by JazzHR 78xzWiGWOd

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 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:We’re looking for a Senior Program Finance Analyst with strong analytical instincts and a passion for driving business performance to join our high-performing finance team. Supporting our fast-growing Hivemind business unit, this is a high-visibility role where your insights will help inform decisions and support strategic execution. In this fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, you’ll go beyond standard reporting—you’ll analyze data, surface insights, and proactively engage with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and program management to deliver meaningful financial intelligence. Your work will support program performance and contribute to the continued growth of a critical business area. The ideal candidate brings experience in financial modeling, operational finance, and data analysis, along with a foundational understanding of US GAAP, government contracting, and hardware-oriented environments. Strong technical skills are table stakes – success in this role depends on your ability to apply them to influence decisions and drive results. If you're detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and motivated to make an impact, we want to hear from you.What you'll do: • Own financial visibility and performance for assigned programs, including forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning, • Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, budgeting, and program decision-making, • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate insights to stakeholders, • Build strong relationships with Program Management and Engineering teams to ensure financial considerations are embedded in program decisions, • Proactively identify financial and operational issues, surface risks early and drive them to resolution, • Partner with Program Management and Engineering teams to drive program financials, including spend tracking, headcount planning, and performance monitoring, • Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, highlight variances, and contribute to EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates, • Assist in month-end and quarter-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting, • Support financial planning cycles, business reviews, and investment analyses, • Contribute to data and reporting improvements, including working with analytics teams on data transformation and modeling initiatives, • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency, • Perform ad hoc analysis to support decision-making in a dynamic, evolving environmentWhat success looks like:, • Become a trusted partner to program and engineering leads – not just a reporting resource, • Identify and surface financial risks early, and help drive resolution early before they escalate, • Improve visibility into program performance where data and processes are incomplete or evolving, • Be sought out for input on decisions due to your judgement and understanding of the businessWho thrives in this role:, • Takes initiative without waiting for direction, • Is comfortable operating with some ambiguity and building structure where it doesn’t exist, • Can influence without authority and is willing to challenge assumptions when neededRequired qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, • 4–5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A, • Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial modeling and data analysis, • Foundational understanding of US GAAP and its application in a corporate or government contracting environment, • Familiarity with cost accounting principles and government contract types (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP), • Familiarity with program performance management frameworks (e.g., Earned Value Management or similar methodologies), • Foundational understanding of financial statements and key business metrics, • Ability to work independently with guidance, manage ambiguity, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial insights to non-financial stakeholdersPreferred qualifications:, • Experience supporting programs or operations in a defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or technology environment, • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint) and financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Vena), • Exposure to data tools such as Power Query, DAX, or similar technologies, • Exposure to emerging technologies such as agentic AI, with interest in applying automation and intelligent systems to financial analysis and workflows, • Demonstrated attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset 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 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 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’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hivemind Solutions Test Department brings this mission to life by integrating and validating autonomy across a range of unmanned aircraft systems, from small Group 1 platforms up to larger Group 5 aircraft. We are seeking a Senior Autonomy Integration & Test Engineer to lead hands-on integration and testing of Hivemind autonomy systems across Group 1 and Group 2 aircraft. This role is deeply practical, involving real hardware, real aircraft, and real-world problem solving. You will work across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and live flight environments to ensure our systems perform reliably in the field. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves with urgency, and enjoys digging into complex system issues across flight controllers, radios, communication interfaces and autonomy. You will play a key role in bridging software, hardware, and flight operations while helping scale our testing capabilities. What you'll do: • Execute hands-on integration and testing of Hivemind autonomy systems on Group 1–2 platforms, with opportunities to contribute to Group 5 systems, • Debug and troubleshoot complex system issues across autonomy, flight controllers, radios, networking, and software interfaces, • Develop and execute test plans across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and real flight environments, • Support flight test operations including system bring-up, pre-flight checks, in-flight monitoring, and post-flight analysis, • Build and maintain test tools, automation, and infrastructure in Python and C++, • Analyze test data and drive root cause investigations to improve system performance and reliability, • Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and flight test teams to ensure seamless integration, • Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where systems and processes are still evolving, • Identify and implement improvements to test efficiency, coverage, and system robustnessRequired qualifications:, • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience, • 4–7 years of experience in integration and testing of robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similar complex systems, • Strong hands-on experience working with real hardware systems and field or flight testing, • Experience with SIL, HIL, and VIL environments, • Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for scripting, automation, or debugging, • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, cross-disciplinary systems (hardware, software, communications), • Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements, • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and problem-solving mindset, • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a SECRET clearancePreferred qualifications:, • Experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing, quadrotor, or both), • Background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems, • Familiarity with flight controllers, radios, and communications systems, • Experience supporting flight test operations, • Hands-on background such as FIRST Robotics, maker projects, or similar practical experience, • Experience contributing to automated test frameworks or infrastructure 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 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 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: Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Senior Staff Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will lead the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems. We are designing a high voltage, high power system using custom power electronics and energy storage. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can bridge technical disciplines with strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to simplify and communicate complex problems. The engineer will be a key contributor in shaping designs, mentoring peers, and ensuring robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements. What you'll do: • Own thermal analysis and design efforts for unmanned aerial vehicle avionics including custom power electronics, • Develop and validate analytical, numerical, and computational models for heat transfer and fluid flow using hand calculations and CFD tools such as FloEFD, • Provide technical leadership in trade studies, system architecture decisions, and risk assessments, • Lead cross-functional teams designing power electronic circuits and environmental enclosures. Provide design requirements that impact circuit part selection, board layout, material selection, and other design aspects, • Drive test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis to correlate models with experimental results, • Mentor junior engineers and guide cross-disciplinary teams in applying thermal/fluid fundamentals, • Communicate technical findings clearly through executive-level briefings, design reviews, and written reports, • Proactively identify risks, propose solutions, and influence electrical and/or PCBA design directionRequired qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline, • Minimum 7 years of professional experience in avionics or electronics thermal engineering, • Strong expertise in heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics, • Deep understanding of active and passive cooling solutions and their integration at component and system level, • Deep understanding of thermal management design elements including TIMs, spreaders, heat sinks, vapor chambers, heat pipes, and fans, • Proficiency with thermal analysis and CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Icepak, FloEFD, STAR-CCM+), • Proficiency with CAD design tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar, • Demonstrated experience applying first-principles reasoning to complex engineering problems, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of leading technical discussions and presenting to stakeholders 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 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 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: Are you a passionate and innovative product design engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to the mechanical design and development of Shield AI's autonomous UAV products. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro-mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools. You will collaborate closely with internal and/or external partners to prototype, test and release products to production. You will also help ensure product features achieve performance, schedule and reliability goals. What you'll do: • Design complex 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 testingRequired qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, • 8+ 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 othersPreferred qualifications:, • Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems, • Familiarity with hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuators, • Proficiency in FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis, • Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby), • RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, 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 Description TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo. Our people are our primary asset, and we believe that strong, cohesive teams are the key to leveraging brilliant individual contributions to even greater achievements. The Engineering Team is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager. You would be responsible for leading a team of Mechanical Engineers as they conceive, develop, produce, and maintain radio products, mechanical solutions for handheld tactical radios, accessories, and other communications equipment through all stages of their lifecycle. This position is responsible for the leadership and management of TrellisWare's internal mechanical engineering team as well as outside design services such as industrial design. It oversees all mechanical engineering activities that guide and support new products through concept, design, production, and end of life. The team's goals include the full lifecycle of mechanical design, Industrial design, rapid prototyping, EMI, and environmental testing. TrellisWare Managers are responsible for building strong, cohesive teams by hiring top-tier talent, developing key skills within their teams, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within a positive, supportive, and flexible environment. They inspire execution amongst their teams and role model TrellisWare's core values of delivering excellence, empowering people, and pushing boundaries. The essential duties and responsibilities include: • Provide leadership, mentorship, and expertise to the Mechanical Team., • Take ownership of the mechanical design of radio products and accessories., • Define, derive, and document mechanical system requirements., • Explore feasibility and applicability of new technologies, materials, processes to add to our mechanical design toolkit on both new and existing designs., • Oversee creation and release of fabrication and assembly drawings., • Creates development plans to forecast resource requirements (labor and material) through product release as well as estimation of product unit cost. Actively manages team to drive execution to the plan. Actively maintains plan to reflect actual execution., • Design, document, and execute mechanical engineering development processes., • Oversee creation and release of assembly drawings., • Manage external vendors, including industrial design firms, rapid prototype vendors, and full production vendors., • Provide functional management to the mechanical engineering team., • Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team-members., • Plan and execute conceptual and detailed development efforts., • Define and develop current and future competencies required by team members in order to maintain TrellisWare's competitive advantage and build individual and organizational capabilities., • Develops and implements strategies for cross-team and cross-department communication., • Inspire execution according to TrellisWare values (delivering excellence, empowering people and pushing boundaries)., • Support TrellisWare development processes and continuously improve them., • Establishes group mission and goals that are aligned with organizational vision, mission, values, and strategy., • Hires, engages, and retains the best people., • Clarifies goals and expectations for teams performance (removes obstacles and provides necessary resources and feedback) in order to achieve agreed targets and results, and synergistically supports departmental success., • Defines and develops current and future competencies required by team members in order to maintain our competitive advantage and build individual and organizational capabilities., • Develops relationships with team members built on trust and respect., • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field of study required. Master's degree a plus., • At least 10 years of applicable product development and manufacturing engineering experience for high technology electronics/communication products., • Experience designing portable, rugged devices that require balance between ruggedness, size/weight, and recurring cost. Experience with radios and/or DoD is a plus., • Understand various material (metal, plastic), fabrication processes (CNC machining, casting, molding, injection etc) and their cost/performance tradeoffs, • Experience with electro-mechanical design considerations., • Experience interfacing with Industrial Designers is a requirement. Personal Industrial Design skills are a plus., • Ability to manage external vendors, including industrial design firms, rapid prototype vendors, and full production vendors., • Understand low volume, medium volume, and high-volume product design considerations., • Design for manufacturing/Concurrent Engineering experiences., • Experience in using Solidworks and/or other 3D CAD software., • Expertise in thermal modeling and thermal design considerations., • Ability to foster a culture of hard work, trust, and respect that is consistent with company values., • Ability to renegotiate team commitments and manage customer expectations as priorities change., • Sound business acumen and advocate for continuous improvement of processes and procedures., • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence., • Ability to mentor and coach junior employees in professional development and process improvement., • Ability to evaluate performance against defined goals and effectively communicate areas of growth/improvement for direct reports., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Effective execution and decision making., • Champion of change and promotes innovation., • Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm's length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear., • Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc., • Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Disclaimer - The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is annually and for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area. San Diego, California Pay Range$180,000—$210,000 USD Check out the Careers page for more information about working at TrellisWare Technologies.

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 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 an engineering manager of Mechanical Design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform. In this high-ownership, high visibility role you will lead a team of engineers developing mechanical systems to support Shield AI’s next generation aircraft program(s). You will work the director of engineering in a deputy capacity to support collaboration across engineering sites, align technical leaders, create mentorship opportunities for junior engineers, and assist in leveling engineering resources across vehicles and programs. You will set the bar for excellence through technical demonstration, guidance, and mentorship. What you'll do: • Support design reviews by providing feedback and signoff., • Scope resources to support aircraft development., • Assign individuals to projects and rebalance needs as required., • Create processes and documentation that guide the development of systems.Required qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, • Demonstrable and successful leadership experience including hiring, budgeting,, • 7+ 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 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 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 redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building our next-generation aircraft XBAT like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance. We’re looking for a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to own the design of power electronics and the system they integrate with on the X-BAT aircraft. This includes architecture and converter design, development, and delivery across our aircraft programs. You will define requirements and be responsible for design from concept to production. If you excel in cross-functional collaboration, thrive in fast-moving environments, and are passionate about pushing the limits of power system design, we want to hear from you.What you'll do: • Own flight critical power system design for X-BAT, • Design power electronics for the high voltage and low voltage systems. This includes inverters, DC-DC converters, battery management, and other power electronics, • Lead others to execute design, verification, and manufacturing deployment, • Provide mentorship and technical feedback to others on the power team and cross-functionally, • Harden the designs for harsh environments such as shock/vibe, high reliability, radiation, and high-altitude, • Work on power sub-systems and designs for both low power (<1 kW) and high power (>10 kW), • Full-cycle hardware development: Own the entire flow — concept, modeling, worst case analysis, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, design reiteration for improving design maturity, testing and validation, • PCB ownership: Drive PCB layout and design with ECAD engineers, optimizing for power density, EMI, thermal, and manufacturability, • Design for Safety, Manufacturability and Reliability: Design robust systems keeping in mind best practices for safety, manufacturing and reliability, • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Mechanical, CAD, Embedded, Software, Supply Chain, Test Automation, Production and various aircraft teams throughout the product lifecycle, • Design review leadership: Lead and contribute to cross-functional reviews ensuring robust, high-integrity engineering decisions. Mentor junior engineers that support your design, • Program execution: Manage project timelines, deliverables, and technical milestones to drive on-time, high-quality outcomesRequired qualifications:, • You have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, • You have 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, • You are experienced with: circuit design, schematic capture, component selection, circuit testing, and debugging, • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others, • Familiarity with Altium or equivalent #LI-JM2#LF Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. 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 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 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: Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop state of the art AI and aircraft products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As a Level 2 Thermal Engineer at Shield AI, you will own the design, analysis, and integration of aircraft avionics thermal management systems and electronics cooling. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, is comfortable with ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and can communicate well across functions, ensuring well coordinated thermal management solutions. What you'll do: • Own thermal solutions for unmanned aerial vehicle avionics including design, analysis, and test., • Develop and validate analytical, numerical, and computational models for heat transfer and fluid flow using hand calculations and CFD tools such as FloEFD., • Provide technical leadership in trade studies, system architecture decisions, and risk assessments., • Drive test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis to correlate models with experimental results., • Guide cross-disciplinary teams in applying thermal/fluid fundamentals., • Communicate technical findings clearly through design reviews, and written reports., • Proactively identify risks, propose solutions, and influence electrical and/or PCBA design direction.Required qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline., • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in avionics or electronics thermal engineering., • Strong expertise in heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics., • Strong understanding of active and passive cooling solutions and their integration at component and system level., • Understanding of thermal management design elements including TIMs, spreaders, heat sinks, vapor chambers, heat pipes, and fans, • Proficiency with thermal analysis and CFD tools (e.g., ANSYS Icepak, FloEFD, STAR-CCM+)., • Experience with CAD design tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar., • Demonstrated experience applying first-principles reasoning to complex engineering problems., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and technical challenges in a fast paced, startup environment.Preferred qualifications:, • M.S. in a relevant engineering discipline., • Experience with high altitude aircraft avionics cooling and thermal design., • Familiarity with aircraft integration constraints (power, weight, volume, maintainability, safety)., • Hands-on experience with thermal and fluid system testing, instrumentation, and validation. 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 DescriptionResponsibilities • Provide clinical leadership of a comprehensive and integrated Clinical Development Plan for individual autoimmune programs from first-in-human studies through registrational studies., • Contribute to study designs, lead protocol development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in study start-up activities in partnership with clinical investigators, key opinion leaders and Health Authorities., • Direct hands-on involvement in all aspects of study conduct, in collaboration with Fate clinical development and contracted personnel, in the conduct of clinical activities including medical monitoring, data review, analysis, and reporting that conforms to the highest ethical, safety and quality standards and in compliance with Fate, GCP and regulatory standards., • Remain current on the therapeutic landscape in the relevant therapeutic areas through review of the scientific literature, interactions with key opinion leaders and other external experts and attendance at relevant scientific meetings to provide input and guidance for the strategic direction of Fate programs., • May participate as clinical contributor in Fate business development and investor-related activities., • May participate in Health Authority interactions., • Review available preclinical data that could inform the design of future clinical trials., • Attend and present at investigator meetings and site initiation visits as applicable., • Actively engage in the preparation of Clinical Study Reports, Annual Reports and other safety reports, Health Authority pre-meeting packages, Investigator Brochures, and other periodic clinical reports., • Collaborating with cross-functional groups formulate publication strategy including active participation in authoring, preparation and review of manuscripts, conference abstracts and presentations and other external presentations of clinical data., • May oversee direct reports or contractors. Qualifications, • M.D., M.D./Ph.D. degree or equivalent., • Board Certification or Board Eligibility in the field of medical rheumatology preferred., • 4+ years of experience in clinical development, including the design and execution of clinical trials, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO., • Experience in managing clinical programs from Phase 1 through Phase 3 is preferred., • Knowledge of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other relevant indications., • Experience or exposure to the development of adoptive cell therapies or biologic therapies is desirable., • Experience with U.S. and European Health Authority interactions and submission of clinical regulatory documents is desirable., • Willingness to engage with investigators, key opinion leaders, and external advisors, as well as effectively give presentations at conferences, advisory meetings, and other public forums., • Ability to multi-task and willingness to flexibly contribute simultaneously to multiple facets of drug development; willingness to learn new therapeutic areas., • Travel will be required (up to 30%)., • Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels.Compensation, • The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location., • Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package. ⚠️ Recruitment Fraud Alert Recently, we have been made aware of unauthorized individuals falsely presenting themselves as Fate Therapeutics employees or recruiters as part of online scams or phishing attempts. Impersonators may use the Fate Therapeutics name and logo, as well as employee names and job titles, to gain a job seeker’s personal or banking information or to request payment as a condition of being considered for a position at the company. Fate Therapeutics and its employees are not involved in these scams. Here are a few things to be aware of to help identify recruitment fraud:- Our Talent Acquisition team only corresponds from our @fatetherapeutics.com domain.- At no stage in our hiring process will we require payment or ask you to make deposits in your bank account.- We will only ask for personal information when applying for a position via our Careers page or thereafter.- At no stage during our hiring process will we ask you to click a link to begin a one-way video interview.- We do not use Google Hangouts, WhatsApp, or other third-party messaging platforms to recruit candidates or conduct interviews. Please exercise caution. If something feels off about your interactions, we encourage you to contact us at to confirm the authenticity of the message. Your security is important to us, and we appreciate your vigilance. 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 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 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:Are you a passionate and innovative thermal engineer looking to help develop the next generation VTOL strike aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! As the Principal Aircraft Thermal Engineer you will lead the charge in solving the most challenging thermal problems on the XBAT aircraft program, including hot exhaust gas management and aircraft-level thermal environments and characterization. This role is best suited for an engineer who thrives on first-principles problem solving, can set technical direction for ambiguous, open-ended challenges, and bridges technical disciplines with clear communication and leadership. You will shape designs, guide engineering teams, and deliver robust thermal solutions that meet mission-critical aerospace requirements.What you'll do: • Lead thermal analysis and characterization efforts for unmanned aerial vehicle aircraft-level thermal systems., • Architect and validate analytical, numerical, and computational models for heat transfer and fluid flow using hand calculations, finite difference methods, and CFD tools such as FloEFD., • Provide leadership in trade studies, system architecture decisions, requirements generation, and technical risk assessments., • Define and oversee test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis to correlate models with experimental results., • Mentor and guide cross-disciplinary teams in applying thermal/fluid fundamentals., • Communicate technical findings through executive-level briefings, design reviews, and technical reports., • Proactively identify program risks, propose solutions, and influence aircraft thermal design., • Represent Shield AI in technical reviews, proposals, and customer interactions.Required qualifications:, • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline., • Minimum 12 years of professional experience in avionics or electronics thermal engineering., • Deep expertise in heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation) and fluid mechanics., • Advanced understanding of active and passive cooling solutions and their integration at the component and system level., • Advanced knowledge of thermal management techniques for aircraft bays, engine bays, and hot surfaces., • Proficiency with thermal analysis and CFD tools (e.g., FloEFD, STAR-CCM+)., • Proficiency with CAD design tools such as NX, SolidWorks, or similar., • Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles reasoning to complex engineering problems., • Ability to learn new and cutting edge materials knowledge and thermal management techniques from a variety of sources (technical papers, text books, etc.) and apply it to the development of advanced thermal management design., • Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience presenting to executives and customers., • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to othersPreferred qualifications:, • M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline., • Extensive experience with high-altitude aircraft thermal management, analysis, and design., • Familiarity with aircraft integration constraints (power, weight, volume, maintainability, safety)., • Hands-on experience with thermal and fluid system testing, instrumentation, and validation., • Knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods relevant to aerospace thermal management., • Experience guiding trade studies, proposals, and customer interactions in aerospace or defense programs. 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.