About Shield AI
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Founded in 2015, our flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, enables aircraft and drones to perform complex missions in contested environments with high reliability. Our Australia-based team plays a key role in advancing Shield AI’s mission, collaborating with partners and defense forces to develop cutting-edge autonomous capabilities. With global operations supporting U.S. and allied forces, Shield AI is committed to innovation in defense technology.
For more information, visit www.shield.ai. and follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram.
Job Description
As a Principal Systems Engineer on Shield AI’s next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will lead the technical execution of system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensor payloads, and mission-critical systems.
This position requires a deep understanding of aerospace systems engineering, autonomy, and complex system integration. You will work cross-functionally with teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform capable of operating in contested environments.
Your expertise will be critical in defining system requirements, conducting trade studies, ensuring compliance with military and aviation standards, and supporting the aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment.
Job Description
As a Principal Systems Engineer on Shield AI’s next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will lead the technical execution of system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensor payloads, and mission-critical systems.
This position requires a deep understanding of aerospace systems engineering, autonomy, and complex system integration. You will work cross-functionally with teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform capable of operating in contested environments.
Your expertise will be critical in defining system requirements, conducting trade studies, ensuring compliance with military and aviation standards, and supporting the aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment.
What you'll do:
Required qualification:
Preferred qualifications:
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Total package details for Australia based positions:
- Regular employee positions: Salary + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly pay
- Interns/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
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.
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.
About Shield AI
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Founded in 2015, our flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, enables aircraft and drones to perform complex missions in contested environments with high reliability. Our Australia-based team plays a key role in advancing Shield AI’s mission, collaborating with partners and defense forces to develop cutting-edge autonomous capabilities. With global operations supporting U.S. and allied forces, Shield AI is committed to innovation in defense technology.
For more information, visit www.shield.ai. and follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram.