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Shield AI

Chief Engineer, V-BAT

Dallas, Texas$250k–$380kfull time employeemidAdded today

About this role

Shield AI seeks a Chief Engineer to lead all engineering efforts for V-BAT, a Group 3 VTOL autonomous aircraft currently deployed globally. This role involves directing a multidisciplinary team developing flight software, autonomy, ground control systems, and payloads while scaling the product line's capabilities and organizational structure.

What you'll do

  • Direct and sustain a multidisciplinary engineering team across flight software, autonomy, ground control systems, and aircraft platforms
  • Lead V-BAT program engineering strategy, roadmap, and technical decision-making for a deployed autonomous system
  • Oversee design, development, and deployment of VTOL UAS hardware, software, and payload integration
  • Build and scale the engineering organization while maintaining high performance standards
  • Collaborate across functional teams to enhance system maturity and mission capability
  • Drive technical innovation and disruptive approaches to autonomous aircraft challenges

What they're looking for

  • Aerospace and UAS systems engineering expertise
  • Leadership and team building at scale
  • Flight software and autonomy development
  • Ground control system architecture
  • VTOL aircraft design and integration
  • Multidisciplinary technical collaboration
  • Program and product management
  • Defense technology or startup experience
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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 leading engineering teams across multiple aerospace or UAS disciplines—how did you ensure cohesion and technical excellence?
  • Describe a time you scaled an engineering organization in a fast-paced environment. What were your biggest challenges and how did you address them?
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