Chief Engineer, CCA

The role

Lead the Chief Engineer role on Shield AI projects that develop and deploy autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft. Lead a team of 6 to 20 engineers advancing Hivemind Autonomy across collaborative combat aircraft programs.

What you will do

• Serve as the Chief Engineer on Shield AI projects for autonomy solutions on unmanned aircraft.
• Lead a team advancing Hivemind Autonomy and shaping defense autonomy architectures.
• Define and assign technical objectives and make key engineering decisions.
• Ensure the quality and completeness of all technical deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership across internal R&D and defense contracts.
• Act as chief authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation and product quality.
• Deliver autonomous capabilities for business-to-business and defense contracts.

Required qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a similar degree
• 10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or UAS platforms
• 7+ years of delivering software into production or certifiable high-reliability environments
• Understanding of guidance, control and navigation (GNC)
• Understanding of the robotics stack (controls, estimation, perception, planning)
• Understanding of software development processes and how to deploy software
• Experience defining technical scope, managing technical requirements, product architectures, ICDs and system-level design documentation
• Problem solving using a scientific technical approach
• Customer-facing engineering leadership for defense and internally funded programs
• Contribution to government contract proposal writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills driving a team of 6 to 20 engineers

Nice to have

• UK security clearance

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits package
• Equity

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the company

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