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’s Aviation Safety Officer for Next Generation Aircraft will ensure a world-class aviation safety program is established, maintained, and prioritized above all other mission requirements. You will be responsible for leading incident investigations, developing safety frameworks, and producing formal documentation for both internal and government stakeholders—aligned with industry standards, military specifications, and civil aviation best practices.

In this highly visible and cross-functional role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering, test, flight operations, and program leadership to embed safety into every stage of product development and flight operations. You’ll shape the policies, systems, and standards that ensure the safe design, testing, and fielding of cutting-edge autonomous and AI-enabled aircraft.