About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
Job Description:
As the Lead Hardware Reliability Engineer for the Aircraft Engineering team, you will manage a team of engineers, data scientists and technicians responsible for hardware failures in the field and new design engineering. You will be responsible for developing the strategy and vision for ensuring Shield AI products are highly reliable when they arrive in customer hands. This team will extract valuable insights from the aircraft fleet and work closely with technical and business teams to optimize hardware reliability. This team will utilize the latest technology and automation available to turn insights from hardware telemetry into action.
Job Description:
As the Lead Hardware Reliability Engineer for the Aircraft Engineering team, you will manage a team of engineers, data scientists and technicians responsible for hardware failures in the field and new design engineering. You will be responsible for developing the strategy and vision for ensuring Shield AI products are highly reliable when they arrive in customer hands. This team will extract valuable insights from the aircraft fleet and work closely with technical and business teams to optimize hardware reliability. This team will utilize the latest technology and automation available to turn insights from hardware telemetry into action.
What you'll do:
Required qualifications:
#LI-JM2
#LD
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.
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About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide.