Senior Engineer, Software Systems (R4903)

The role

This senior systems engineer will support the design, development, integration and validation of complex systems that use the Hivemind autonomy software. The role centers on translating stakeholder needs into technical solutions and managing requirements, architecture and risk across the system lifecycle.

What you will do

• Define, analyze and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with mission objectives
• Develop system architectures and perform trade studies to balance performance, cost and risk
• Coordinate and manage interfaces across hardware, software and external systems
• Support system integration, verification and validation activities, including test planning and execution
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the system lifecycle

Required qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years and a Master's degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering)
• Experience with systems engineering practices and principles, including writing, organizing and verifying requirements
• Experience with MBSE and related efforts
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and methodical
• Software engineering experience in C++ and/or Python
• Experience reading, interpreting and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance
• US citizenship required

Nice to have

• Expertise with MBSE, including use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)
• Expertise with requirement and design decomposition
• Experience in autonomy, aircraft or unmanned vehicles

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits package
• Equity (full-time regular employees)
• Temporary benefits package applies after 60 days of employment for temporary employees
• Part-time employees and military fellows are not eligible for benefits

Before you apply

• US citizenship is required
• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and a possible reference check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.