Shield AI jobs in the US
100 open roles at Shield AI (Aerospace & Defense) in Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; San Mateo, CA and more. Pulled from Shield AI's official careers site on November 2, 5:17 AM ET.
- 100openings
- 1employers
- $215,000typical pay midpoint
- 5%remote
Director of Contingent Workforce Programs
Shield AI
Own the contingent workforce program strategy, operating model, and roadmap; independently assess gaps, recommend solutions, and drive improvements.
- Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX +2
- $174,000–$300,000 a year
NewSenior Military Recruiter
Shield AI
Own Shield AI's DoW SkillBridge and military fellowship programs end to end, including intake, eligibility tracking, team matching, onboarding, and check-ins through the fellowship
- Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA +1
- $120,000–$216,000 a year
Senior Applications Engineer, Maritime Autonomy (R6378)
Shield AI
Deploy with customers on-site globally (up to 50% travel) to support software integration, development, and on-water testing.
- United States
- $130,000–$200,000 a year
HMS Simulation Framework Lead (R6397)
Shield AI
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of specialized C++ and Python simulation engineers. Set technical direction, conduct performance reviews, and foster high engineering rigor.
- United States
- $173,000–$259,000 a year
Senior Recruiter, University and Alternative Channels
Shield AI
Own Shield AI's university recruiting strategy end to end, including the target school portfolio, annual plan, calendar, and budget for your business
- Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX
- Hybrid
- $120,000–$180,000 a year
Summer 2027 - Product Support Engineering Intern 6470 - 6442
Shield AI
The Product Support Engineering Intern (Sustainment & Data) position at Shield AI focuses on optimizing the reliability, availability, and maintainability (R&M) of autonomous defense…
- Dallas, TX
- $37–$97 an hour
InternshipSenior Software Engineer, Frontend Platform (R5790)
Shield AI
Build and operate a front-end focused development platform embedded in the workflows used to train, validate, and deploy the AI Pilot.
- San Diego, CA; San Mateo, CA
- $130,000–$240,000 a year
Senior Field Services Engineer (R6380)
Shield AI
Work directly with the test team and BD on product capabilities and customer requirements. Bridge autonomy-system development, test, and field employment by bringing operational realism, a…
- San Diego, CA
- $84,000–$127,000 a year
Senior Director, Partner Programs (R6239)
Shield AI
Own end-to-end onboarding for every named strategic global partner, whether Shield AI is reselling that partner's OEM products or the partner is reselling Shield AI's products.
- Dallas, TX
- $216,000–$324,000 a year
Global Mobility Specialist (R6192)
Shield AI
Support the Senior Global Mobility Program Manager with the day-to-day administration and execution of the global mobility program.
- Seattle, WA; Dallas, TX
- $88,000–$130,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Propulsion (R5899)
Shield AI
Serve as the Responsible Engineer for assigned propulsion hardware or capabilities from requirements through procurement, build, test, flight, and operational deployment.
- Dallas, TX; San Diego, CA
- $146,000–$219,000 a year
Principal Propulsion Engineer (R6453)
Shield AI
Own the design of propulsion components and subsystems from concept through production release. Develop and maintain high-quality CAD models, detailed drawings, and assemblies using Siemens…
- Seattle, WA
- $260,000–$400,000 a year
Senior Systems Engineer (R6455)
Shield AI
Perform System Architecture & Design: Develop and refine the system architecture for the next gen UAS, ensuring seamless integration of avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensor payloads, and…
- Seattle, WA
- 5+ yrs
Senior Engineer, Cybersecurity (R6438)
Shield AI
Develop the platform's cybersecurity architecture, requirements, and protection strategy. Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, attack-surface analysis, and cyber risk…
- Seattle, WA
- $142,000–$213,000 a year
Senior Engineer, Reliability (R6440)
Shield AI
Develop and maintain aircraft-level reliability requirements, objectives, and program reliability plans. Establish, allocate, and manage reliability budgets across systems, subsystems, and…
- Seattle, WA
- $142,000–$213,000 a year
Sr. Staff Product Support (R6458)
Shield AI
Lead logistics and sustainment planning activities for a UAS program across design, production, deployment, and field support phases.
- Seattle, WA
- $126,000–$190,000 a year
Staff Product Support Specialist (R6459)
Shield AI
Execute logistics and sustainment planning activities for assigned UAS subsystems and support areas across design, production, deployment, and field support phases.
- Seattle, WA
- $126,000–$190,000 a year
Staff Mission Systems Engineer - Ranger (R6405)
Shield AI
Lead system architecture and requirements development and integration for payloads, avionics, and weapons integration.
- Seattle, WA
- $185,000–$280,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Electromechanical - Ranger (R6388)
Shield AI
Design complex electromechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000–$255,000 a year
Senior Staff Operational Analyst - Ranger (R6385)
Shield AI
Develop and execute operational analysis strategies to assess the effectiveness of autonomous aircraft in real-world military scenarios.
- Seattle, WA
- $225,000–$340,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Fluid and Mechanical Systems - Ranger (R6379)
Shield AI
As a Staff Fluid and Mechanical Systems Engineer, you will be a hands-on multi-disciplinary owner of fluid-system layouts, thermal transport hardware, and adjacent mechanical design for a…
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000–$255,000 a year
June 2027 Co-op - Reliability Engineering #5953
Shield AI
Support environmental and stress testing efforts (e.g., temperature cycling, vibration, HALT/HASS) to validate hardware reliability
- Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA +1
- $38–$73 an hour
InternshipStaff Aerostructures Design Engineer - Ranger (R6355)
Shield AI
Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI's next-generation UAV platform. Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD…
- Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA
- $170,000–$250,000 a year
Senior Staff, Workplace AI (R5448)
Shield AI
Work with business stakeholders to unpack ambiguous asks into clear problem statements, hypotheses about where AI adds leverage, and testable success criteria.
- Remote, US
- Remote
- $150,000–$230,000 a year
Senior Lead, TA & PX Systems Administration (R6368)
Shield AI
Partner with People Technology leadership to build and maintain the roadmap for TA and HR technology, aligned with TA and PX priorities and Shield AI's growth plans, and lead execution of…
- Remote, US
- Remote
- $120,000–$180,000 a year
Director, Proposals (R6263)
Shield AI
Lead, coach, and develop proposal managers and their teams, establishing clear expectations for quality, accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
- United States
- $200,000–$300,000 a year
Compensation Director, Aircraft Engineering and Manufacturing (R6270)
Shield AI
Develop and lead the compensation strategy supporting Aircraft manufacturing, production, operations, supply chain, logistics, customer success, and skilled trades populations.
- Seattle, WA
- $210,000–$320,000 a year
Staff Field Solution Engineer - XBAT - AMER (R6265)
Shield AI
Serve as the technical lead supporting pre-sales engagements for a new advanced aircraft platform targeting high-end tactical missions.
- United States
- $180,000–$280,000 a year
Staff Field Solutions Engineer (R6297)
Shield AI
Serve as a customer-facing technical expert for Hivemind autonomy solutions in markets. Support customer discovery, technical briefings, demonstrations, technical interchange meetings, and…
- San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX
- $180,000–$280,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Test Automation - San Mateo (R5792)
Shield AI
Own the technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap for automated testing, verification, and MLOps quality across the Hivemind ecosystem.
- San Mateo, CA
- $188,000–$282,000 a year
Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration - San Mateo (R6246)
Shield AI
Become a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics: Develop deep expertise in our AI-powered autonomy stack.
- San Mateo, CA
- $153,000–$230,900 a year
Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration - San Mateo (R4483)
Shield AI
Become a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics: Develop deep expertise in our AI-powered autonomy stack.
- San Mateo, CA
- Hybrid
- $188,600–$282,900 a year
Manager, Engineering - Software Integration - San Mateo (R5237)
Shield AI
Mentor, and develop a team of engineers focused on software integration, system validation, and developer experience.
- San Mateo, CA
- $208,000–$311,000 a year
Senior Anaplan Solutions Architect (R6366)
Shield AI
Architect and build connected models for financial statements, workforce, allocations, annual planning, and long-range scenarios.
- San Diego, CA
- $130,000–$200,000 a year
Director, Mechanical Systems X-BAT (R6348)
Shield AI
Lead and develop the mechanical systems and mechanical test organization for X-BAT, while providing leadership across Mechanical Engineering and Air Vehicle Systems for our Group 5 aircraft…
- Seattle, WA
- $265,000–$370,000 a year
Senior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis - Ranger (R6369)
Shield AI
Lead structural analysis efforts for UAV airframes, major substructures, and critical components within a program scope.
- Seattle, WA
- $210,000–$320,000 a year
Director, DoN Growth Campaign Leader (X-BAT Family of Systems) (R6365)
Shield AI
Own the DoN view. Build and maintain the integrated DoN campaign picture across all X-BAT FoS DoN pursuits: strategy status, critical path, milestones, dependencies, decision points, and…
- Dallas, TX
- $190,000–$290,000 a year
Senior Staff Engineer, Weapons Physical Integration (R6364)
Shield AI
Combine and collaborate with aircraft design teams to perform mechanical weapons integration activities
- Seattle, WA
- Remote
- $170,000–$260,000 a year
Director, USAF Growth Campaign Leader (X-BAT Family of Systems) (R6358)
Shield AI
Own the USAF view. Build and maintain the integrated USAF campaign picture across all X-BAT FoS USAF pursuits: strategy status, critical path, milestones, dependencies, decision points, and…
- Dallas, TX
- $190,000–$290,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Aerodynamic Design (R6357)
Shield AI
Run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and communicate results. Construct aerodynamic models using wind tunnel data, CFD data, physics-based data, or a combination of all
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000–$260,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Mass Properties - Ranger (R6353)
Shield AI
Lead and participate in system-level trade studies to optimize payload, propulsion, power distribution, thermal management, and flight dynamics.
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000–$260,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Aerostructures Loads - Ranger (R6352)
Shield AI
Develop air vehicle and component level loads analyses for primary and secondary structures. Create and maintain loads models, free body diagrams, load paths, load cases, design envelopes…
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000–$260,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Aircraft Thermal Systems - Ranger (R6351)
Shield AI
Thermal System Ownership: Define and mature aircraft-level thermal environments and thermal management solutions for vehicle bays, hot surfaces, and other thermal-critical installations.
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000–$260,000 a year
Senior Staff Engineer, Environmental Control Systems - Ranger (R6350)
Shield AI
Architecture and Trades: Lead ECS architecture definition and trade studies (e.g., vapor cycle vs. air cycle vs.
- Seattle, WA
- $210,000–$320,000 a year
Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Reporting (R6349)
Shield AI
Research complex accounting - Analyze new, unusual, and complex transactions matters (such as leases, financial instruments, or business combinations) and prepare clear, audit-ready…
- San Diego, CA; San Mateo, CA
- $89,000–$160,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Actuated Systems - Ranger (R6347)
Shield AI
Actuated System Layouts: Develop and mature system layouts and installation concepts for actuators, mechanisms, linkages, brackets, mounting provisions, and associated hardware within…
- Seattle, WA
- $170,000–$250,000 a year
Senior Engineer, Propulsion Design - Ranger (R6346)
Shield AI
Own the design and release of propulsion hardware supporting the engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems.
- Seattle, WA
- $140,000–$210,000 a year
Staff Avionics Engineer, Electrical Systems - Ranger (R6345)
Shield AI
Own the requirements, architecture, design, and verification of assigned aircraft electrical systems, including power distribution, conversion, protection, switching, grounding, bonding, and…
- Seattle, WA
- $180,000–$280,000 a year
FAA Program Coordinator (R6337)
Shield AI
Establish and manage an enterprise FAA regulatory operations process covering FAA DroneZone, aircraft registrations and N-numbers, COA and airspace authorization activities, waiver…
- Dallas, TX
- $90,000–$130,000 a year
Data Engineer, Finance (R6329)
Shield AI
Build and operate scalable pipelines and integrations connecting enterprise data to Finance products. Develop semantic-layer infrastructure and governed data access for analytics, planning…
- San Diego, CA
- $97,000–$140,000 a year
Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Control Actuation Systems - Ranger (R6327)
Shield AI
System Ownership: Define, allocate, and own the FCAS requirements and verification traceability matrix. Actuator Performance: Design and analyze control surface actuation systems, including…
- Seattle, WA
- $200,000–$310,000 a year
Staff Engineer, Power System - Ranger (R6326)
Shield AI
Define and execute the vision of the Ranger power system from concept to production. Design, develop, and integrate state-of-the-art high-power systems tailored for optimal performance and…
- Seattle, WA
- $180,000–$279,998 a year
Senior Staff Engineer, Weapons Integration - Ranger (R6323)
Shield AI
Own architecture, requirements development and allocation, and integration strategy across data storage, weapons, payloads, avionics, and supporting aircraft systems.
- Seattle, WA
- $210,000–$320,000 a year
Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical & Actuated Systems (R6307)
Shield AI
Design complex electro-mechanical or hydro-mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft. Own the full design process: concept, CAD design, analysis, tolerance stackups, material selection…
- Seattle, WA
- $200,000–$310,000 a year
Manager, Environmental Control Systems & Thermal Engineering (R6306)
Shield AI
People Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, and develop individual contributors; set goals, give feedback, support growth, and build a high-trust, high-standard team.
- Seattle, WA
- $200,000–$300,000 a year
Flight Test Engineer, Staff (R6305)
Shield AI
Develop, publish, and execute comprehensive flight test plans, procedures, cards, risk assessments, safety, and readiness reviews
- United States
- $120,000–$190,000 a year
Flight Test Engineer, Senior (R6304)
Shield AI
Develop, publish, and execute comprehensive flight test plans, procedures, cards, risk assessments, safety, and readiness reviews
- United States
- $100,000–$160,000 a year
Engineer I, Mechanical (R6302) - New Grad
Shield AI
Support the design and integration of mechanical mechanisms for autonomous aircraft, potentially including gearboxes and other power-transmission systems
- Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA
- $81,000–$140,000 a year
Entry levelEngineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test
Shield AI
Support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems. Create and revise CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
- Seattle, WA
- $98,000–$140,000 a year
Entry levelSenior Staff Engineer, Structural Analysis - Ranger (R6300)
Shield AI
Lead structural analysis efforts for UAV airframes, major substructures, and critical components within a program scope.
- Seattle, WA
- $210,000–$320,000 a year
Hiring at Shield AI
Shield AI has 100 openings across the US today in 5 cities. Most are in Seattle, WA (48), San Diego, CA (28) and Dallas, TX (18). Software & IT is the largest field (63%), followed by Marketing & Communications (8%) and Operations & Supply Chain (4%). 99% of these listings publish a pay range, and the typical midpoint of a yearly range is about $215,000. Roles that state an experience level ask for a median of 7 years, and the most common band is 5–7 years. 7% are open to entry-level candidates or interns. 5% are fully remote and 3% are hybrid. The skills employers mention most are Python (34%), CAD (23%), C++ (14%) and SolidWorks (12%). Common job titles include Capture Manager, Flight Test Engineer and Technical Program Manager.
Worked out by USA Jobs 24 from 100 live openings on employers' own careers sites, November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Shares are of all openings unless stated; pay is the midpoint of advertised yearly ranges.