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System architecture
Technical leadership
Autonomous systems
UAS systems
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:
The Chief Engineer at Shield AI is responsible for solving complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). As the chief authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality. The Chief Engineer ensures the successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of aircraft, from Group 2 propeller aircraft to Group 5 jets. This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization and leads a team of team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for business-to-business and defense contracts. The ideal candidate has defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems.
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About Shield AI

Shield AI
Series EShield AI develops artificial intelligence software for autonomous aircraft and military defense applications. The company creates AI pilots that enable unmanned systems to operate in complex environments without GPS or communications.
501-1,000
Employees
San Diego
Headquarters
$2.7B
Valuation
Reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Work Life Balance
2.5
Culture
3.8
Career
4.0
Management
2.5
Pros
Challenging technical work and advanced technology
Smart and dedicated team members
Fast-paced meaningful work with exciting projects
Cons
Demanding hours and very hard work
Lack of structure and organization
Poor communication and management issues
Salary Ranges
1 data points
VP
VP · Chief Financial Officer
1 reports
$354,200
total / year
Base
$308,000
Stock
-
Bonus
-
$354,200
$354,200
Interview Experience
47 interviews
Difficulty
3.6
/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer Rate
38%
Experience
Positive 62%
Neutral 27%
Negative 11%
Interview Process
1
Phone Screen
2
Technical Interview
3
System Design
4
Behavioral
5
Team Fit
Common Questions
Tell me about a challenging project
System design question
Coding problem
Why this company
News & Buzz
V-BAT drones and Hivemind software to be supplied to Indian Army by Shield AI - Military Embedded Systems
Source: Military Embedded Systems
News
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5w ago
India Adds Shield AI V-BAT Drones With AI Autonomy Software to Army Fleet - The Defense Post
Source: The Defense Post
News
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5w ago
Shield AI Selected to Provide V-BAT Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Hivemind Autonomy Software to the Indian Army - Shield AI
Source: Shield AI
News
·
5w ago
Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict - ThePrint
Source: ThePrint
News
·
5w ago