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Shield AI

Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053)

Washington, DC$150k–$230kfull time employeemidAdded today

About this role

Shield AI seeks a technical Applications Engineer to design and deliver training programs that help customers master Hivemind autonomy software. This customer-facing role combines deep product expertise with instructional design and hands-on training delivery, requiring both technical mastery and teaching ability.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials for Hivemind autonomy software
  • Deliver instructor-led training sessions to customer engineers and technical stakeholders
  • Become a deep expert in the Hivemind software stack and technical architecture
  • Translate complex autonomy concepts into clear, mission-relevant learning experiences
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to align training with product updates
  • Gather customer feedback and incorporate field insights into training content

What they're looking for

  • Autonomy or robotics software knowledge
  • Technical training and curriculum design
  • Software stack mastery and debugging
  • Customer communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Problem-solving and technical troubleshooting
  • Teaching and presentation skills
  • Documentation and knowledge management
  • Adaptability across different learning styles

Benefits

  • Work with cutting-edge autonomy and defense technology
  • Hybrid role combining engineering and teaching
  • Global impact supporting operations worldwide
  • Collaborative environment with engineering and product teams
  • Approximately 30% travel for customer engagements
  • Open-level position offering career growth
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Shield AI

Shield AI develops autonomous defense aircraft platforms, including systems like the V-BAT, requiring sophisticated hardware integration and testing. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and supplier development specialists to design aircraft systems, develop test solutions, and manage aerospace supply chains.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with autonomy or robotics software—how would you explain complex technical concepts to less technical audiences?
  • Describe a time you developed training materials or taught others a difficult technical subject. How did you know if you were effective?
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