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Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead (R5265)

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

2026-09-02T12:49:51.138+00:00

Shield AI seeks a staff-level Digital Factory Lead in Seattle for an on-site, full-time role. The position spans manufacturing, software, data, automation, and artificial intelligence. The hire will define and deploy digital systems, connected infrastructure, and AI-enabled tools for aircraft production, including implementing a Manufacturing Execution System and AI-powered manufacturing solutions. The posting describes a defense-tech company building autonomous aircraft and a manufacturing environment centered on AI. It does not list specific qualifications, salary, visa support, or relocation details.