What you'll do:
- Define and execute the vision of our next generation aircraft avionics from concept through production
- Build, lead, and mentor a world-class avionics engineering team
- Drive the design of custom avionics hardware and support equipment
- Integrate off-the-shelf hardware and drive the roadmap for future vertical integration
- Establish and enforce appropriate design processes
- Maintain technical excellence—implement rigorous design processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Ensure system performance meets requirements and design expectations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Shield’s core teams, such as engineering, production, supply chain, business development, and program management
- Engage with external partners – coordinate with vendors and engineering teams as needed
- Work in a fast-paced environment
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer or a related field
- 5+ years of leadership experience
- Strong technical fundamentals
- Experience with custom electronics design and system level integration
- Have worked on large platforms, such as aircraft, rockets, satellites, automotive, etc.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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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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