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:

As an Architect designer on the HMS Architecture Team, you’ll be at the forefront of designing next-generation autonomous solutions by defining, managing, and governing a key system domain. You’ll collaborate closely with Hivemind (HM) counterparts—across Pilot, Foundation, Forge, and Commander—to seamlessly integrate your domain into the larger ecosystem. Balancing bold innovation with program objectives, you’ll proactively tackle emerging challenges before they impact HMS programs, all while building architectures that stand the test of time. In addition to driving the HMS technical roadmap, you’ll play a pivotal role on the Future Concepts team, pioneering cutting-edge autonomy applications for Shield AI in maritime and space environments. This unique vantage point gives you the chance to explore uncharted territory, pushing technical boundaries and unlocking novel possibilities for next-generation systems.

You’ll serve as the “belly button” for technical alignment between HM and HMS, ensuring both organizations remain in sync on roadmaps, designs, and execution strategies. Through close partnership with Chief Engineers and the joint Architecture Board, you’ll have significant influence over the technical roadmap, systems engineering processes, and strategic decision-making. In short, you’ll be the catalyst driving cohesive, forward-thinking solutions that turn big ideas into operational reality.