The Applications team within Software Engineering builds the internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Fleet Sustainment, Customer Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio includes software supporting supply chain management, fleet sustainment, and aircraft manufacturing.
We are growing rapidly and are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and mission execution within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern technologies, and want to see your work make an immediate impact, this role is for you.
What you'll do:
- Develop and release Foundry-backed applications that support MES, ERP, and operational analytics platforms.
- Build end-to-end features, from backend services and data transformations to intuitive user interfaces, with a focus on performance, maintainability, and security.
- Partner closely with production managers, engineers, and supply chain teams to understand business workflows and deliver scalable software solutions.
- Design and build applications with React and TypeScript within the Palantir Foundry ecosystem, integrating and operationalizing data across multiple domains.
- Deliver continuously by writing well-tested, maintainable code and iterating quickly based on real-world feedback.
- Influence technical direction by contributing to architecture decisions, establishing best practices, and helping scale Shield AI’s Foundry development capabilities.
Required qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development with demonstrated ownership of production applications.
- Exceptional ability to communicate with stakeholders, spanning senior leadership and collaborative peers to align on requirements and outcomes.
- Hands-on experience designing and building React applications and TypeScript/JavaScript-based backend services and APIs.
- Strong experience with data modeling, large-scale datasets, and analytical workflows.
- Solid foundation in software architecture, testing, code quality, and technical documentation.
- Proven ability to independently deliver complex projects while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with Palantir Foundry, including Ontology, data pipelines, APIs, and application development, or comparable large-scale data platforms.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating Python-based data processing pipelines.
- Aerospace industry familiarity, with experience developing software for manufacturing, supply chain operations, fleet sustainment, or aircraft maintenance.
- Familiarity with modern software delivery practices, including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development with demonstrated ownership of production applications.
- Exceptional ability to communicate with stakeholders, spanning senior leadership and collaborative peers to align on requirements and outcomes.
- Hands-on experience designing and building React applications and TypeScript/JavaScript-based backend services and APIs.
- Strong experience with data modeling, large-scale datasets, and analytical workflows.
- Solid foundation in software architecture, testing, code quality, and technical documentation.
- Proven ability to independently deliver complex projects while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance.
- Experience with Palantir Foundry, including Ontology, data pipelines, APIs, and application development, or comparable large-scale data platforms.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating Python-based data processing pipelines.
- Aerospace industry familiarity, with experience developing software for manufacturing, supply chain operations, fleet sustainment, or aircraft maintenance.
- Familiarity with modern software delivery practices, including version control, automated testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
What the Team is Saying
Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a mental‑health EAP. Site perks such as an onsite gym in DC and a gym discount in San Diego support a health‑focused offering.
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Retirement Support — Careers materials highlight a 401(k) with company match as part of the standard package. A Total Rewards overview emphasizes retirement features within a broader, transparent compensation view.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation for in‑demand technical and senior go‑to‑market roles is described as competitive, with visible engineering ranges and top‑end packages. This points to meaningful upside tied to role, level, and scarce skills.
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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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