Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 

 Job Description: 

You will contribute to a software systems engineering group charged with defining, coordinating, and communicating important information and artifacts that explain the intent of the system as the team’s understanding of that system evolves. In this role, you will collaborate closely with software test engineers and the functional teams to help define the software system architecture and drive the modeling of the systemin Cameo. 

As a contributor to the software systems engineering group, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the design process for the software system architecture
• Using the Cameo tool to document our existing architecture and design future architectures 
• Develop and maintain models using Unified Modeling Language (UML), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), and/or Unified Profile for DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM)
• Develop SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and behavior
• Collaborate with SMEs for improved tooling and connection to code for automated system models 
• Leading cross-functional teams on projects 

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in systems or software engineering related field 
• B.S. degree in STEM required, Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred 
• Software engineering experience in C++ and/or Python, unmanned aviation preferred 
• 3+ years of developing and maintain models in Cameo or equivalent 
• Familiarity with MBE/MBSE concepts and tools 
• Experience with reliability, trend analysis and airworthiness
• Experience working in cross-functional teams. 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally 
• Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance 

Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Actual 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 check.

Location guidelines-

Onsite = 5 days/week in office

Hybrid = Minimum 3 days/week in office

Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 

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.