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Lead, Electrical Engineering (R5116)

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

Seattle, Washington

Status

Open

Posted

2026-06-05T00:55:24.349+00:00

Shield AI is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer, Electrical in Seattle for on-site work on autonomous aircraft. The person leads the design and development of advanced electrical systems, collaborating with hardware, software and mechanical teams to take high-performance solutions from concept through production. The posting lists no salary, visa or relocation details and names no specific tools or degree requirements beyond the senior staff level. What stands out is the vertical scope — ownership across the whole development cycle — and the aircraft platform context: Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technology.