Manager, Electrical Engineering (R4191)

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Dallas, TX
In-Office
160K-240K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Role
Lead a team of engineers in developing and integrating avionics and electrical systems for autonomous aircraft, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube

Job Description:
Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Our aircraft are shaping the future of autonomous flight, and we’re expanding our team to keep pushing the boundaries of innovation and performance.

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager – Electrical Engineering to lead a team of talented engineers developing and integrating the avionics and electrical systems that power our next-generation aircraft, X-BAT. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring engineers, and is passionate about delivering reliable, high-performance systems from concept through production.

What you'll do:

  • Lead aircraft and ground vehicle integration of custom electronics, sensors, actuators, payloads, and other flight critical sub-systems
  • Demonstrate cross-functional ownership engaging with all X-BAT teams. Including manufacturing, operators, supplier development engineering, supply chain, mechanical, thermal, etc.
  • Contribute to aircraft and ground vehicle architecture design
  • Drive design and execution of flight critical custom avionics
  • Build, lead, and mentor a world-class avionics engineering team 
  • Establish and enforce appropriate design processes 
  • Maintain technical excellence—implement rigorous design processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. 
  • Work in a fast-paced environment  

Required qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
  • 3+ years of lead/manager experience 
  • Strong technical fundamentals 
  • Experience with custom electronics design and system level integration

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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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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. 

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The Company
HQ: Port Melbourne, Victoria
0 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

Why Work With Us

What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.

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