Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.
Are you a passionate, innovative, experienced 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!
This role is perfect for an individual who wants to solve complex technical problems associated with deployment of the V-BAT Group 3 UAS. As a Technical Director you are the technical authority responsible for architecture, design, risk, and quality of execution on a project. Technical Directors drive day-to-day execution in collaboration with the Project Management. In this role you will be responsible for standing up integrated product teams (IPTs), assigning technical objectives, making key decisions on issues, and are the authority that approves the quality and completeness of the technical output. An ideal candidate should aspire to be a part of this industry-changing team developing and deploying advanced technology in the defense technology space.
Required qualifications:
- BS/MS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and/or similar engineering degree
- 15+ years of industry experience in UAS or autonomous platforms (e.g., defense tech, self-driving car, etc.)
- 7+ years of delivering hardware/software into production environments with high-reliability
- Understanding of aircraft production and manufacturing (e.g. pre production, design review, production, release to customer, etc.)
- Understanding of the robotics autonomy stack to include autonomous behavior development and required sensor integration (e.g., controls, estimation, perception, planning, etc.)
- Understanding of hardware and software development processes and how to effectively deploy products to real world devices.
- Experience defining technical scope and managing technical requirements, product architectures, ICDs and other system level design documentation
- Demonstrate problem solving skills by applying a scientific technical approach
- Be a customer facing engineering leader supporting government and internally funded development programs
- Contribute to government contract proposal writing
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent leadership skills, driving a team of 6-20 engineers
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual 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. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.
Location guidelines-
Onsite = 5 days/week
Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs
If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!
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.
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