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Principal Engineer, Software Architect (R4562)

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

Company

Shield AI

Location

Dallas, Texas

Status

Open

Posted

2026-02-13T20:44:08.925+00:00

Shield AI is hiring a Principal Engineer, Software Architect for its XBAT program in Dallas, Texas. The role leads software architecture across Mission, Vehicle, and Autonomy software domains, building a safe, secure, and scalable architecture for an advanced airborne system and its ground stations. The work supports high-assurance, cyber-relevant software development. The posting asks for leadership in software architecture and reports to the XBAT Software Lead. This is a full-time, onsite position.