Staff Technical Program Manager - Propulsion at Shield AI | Dallas, TX

Join Our Mission at Shield AIFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a pioneering deep-tech company on a mission to safeguard service members and civilians through advanced intelligent systems. Our innovative product lines include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision. With operations across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, our technology is actively enhancing operations around the globe.Position OverviewWe are looking for a skilled Staff Technical Program Manager to lead execution within the Shield AI X-BAT propulsion team. This pivotal role requires close collaboration with propulsion engineers and technicians to coordinate development activities across various domains including engine hardware, fuel systems, fluid systems, test campaigns, and aircraft integration.The ideal candidate will facilitate alignment of technical work with vehicle-level milestones and program objectives, effectively managing cross-functional coordination to overcome challenges and drive progress. A strong engineering background coupled with a hands-on approach and excellent team collaboration skills is essential for ensuring project success.

Join Our Team as a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer!At Shield AI, we are dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through innovative technology. Established in 2015, our deep-tech company specializes in the development of intelligent systems, including the cutting-edge V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, as well as the Hivemind Enterprise and Vision product lines. With a global presence spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our solutions are integral to operations around the world. Learn more at www.shield.ai and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.We are looking for a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to spearhead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for our X-BAT platform. This role entails comprehensive responsibility for propulsion test activities, encompassing test architecture, test stand design, execution, data analysis, and iteration—all supporting a low-bypass turbofan-powered Group 5 UAV.As the primary point of contact for propulsion testing, you will ensure that test results accurately depict engine and subsystem performance, mitigate integration risks, and guide flight readiness decisions. This position is hands-on, data-driven, and highly collaborative, requiring close cooperation with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, control teams, airframe specialists, and flight test groups.

Join Our Team as a Senior Propulsion Design Engineer!At Shield AI, we are dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through innovative technology. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Propulsion Design Engineer to enhance the propulsion systems for our cutting-edge X-BAT UAV, which utilizes a low-bypass turbofan engine. This position encompasses the entire lifecycle of propulsion components—from conceptual design and layout to production, testing, and operational support.As a vital member of our team, you will be instrumental in transforming propulsion architecture into manufacturable, testable, and flight-ready hardware, covering engine, fuel, oil, and bleed air systems. This hands-on role demands attention to detail and extensive collaboration with propulsion REs, technicians, machinists, production, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.

Job Overview:Join Shield AI as a Senior Propulsion Engineer, taking on the role of Responsible Engineer (RE) for a key propulsion subsystem within the cutting-edge X-BAT platform. This next-generation UAV operates using a low-bypass turbofan engine, and your expertise will be critical in overseeing the entire lifecycle of propulsion hardware—from requirements and architecture to design, build, testing, flight performance validation, and operational support.In this hands-on, analysis-intensive position, you'll be the primary technical liaison for your assigned subsystem, which could include engine modules, fuel delivery systems, oil systems, bleed air, valves, and actuation. Your role will ensure peak performance, seamless integration with both the engine and vehicle, and adaptability to a broad spectrum of operational demands. Collaboration will be key, as you'll engage with cross-functional teams including design, fluids, controls, airframe, manufacturing, flight testing, and mission teams to drive success.

Join Shield AI as a Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cutting-edge manufacturing processes. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment, ensuring that we continue to innovate and lead in the industry.Your expertise will directly impact production efficiency and product quality, making your contributions vital to our success. We are seeking a highly motivated engineer with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence.

Join Shield AI, a pioneering venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Our innovative products, which include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision product lines, have made a significant impact in global operations. With locations across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, we are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. For more details, visit us at www.shield.ai. Connect with Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description:As a Staff Engineer specializing in Tool Design, you will leverage over 7 years of experience in developing production tooling for intricate aerospace systems. This pivotal role encompasses the entire tooling lifecycle—from concept and design to analysis, release, fabrication, and prove-out—ensuring safe, repeatable, and first-time-right assembly. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety teams to deliver robust tooling solutions that support pilot builds and transition seamlessly to rate production.

Job Overview: Join Shield AI as a State Estimation Engineer, where you will be an integral part of our Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) team. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing, optimizing, and deploying state-of-the-art sensor fusion and navigation algorithms tailored for autonomous UAV operations in challenging and dynamic environments.Your Responsibilities:Design and implement real-time sensor processing pipelines.Integrate diverse sensor data to achieve robust state estimation.Collaborate with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.Facilitate the transition of groundbreaking research into practical, field-ready capabilities.Your contributions will be essential in enabling Shield AI to deliver precise navigation solutions for mission-critical applications.

Join Shield AI as a State Estimation Engineer, where your expertise will be pivotal in enhancing the capabilities of our GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing, optimizing, and deploying advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms tailored for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic and contested environments. Your work will involve designing real-time sensor processing pipelines, integrating multi-sensor data to achieve robust state estimation, and collaborating closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure exceptional system performance and reliability.Your contributions will facilitate the transition of innovative research into actionable field capabilities, empowering Shield AI to deliver precision navigation solutions for mission-critical applications.

Join Shield AI as a Staff State Estimation Engineer and contribute to safeguarding service members and civilians through cutting-edge technology. We are a pioneering deep-tech company founded in 2015, dedicated to developing intelligent systems that enhance operational capabilities. Our diverse product lineup includes the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision product lines, all designed to perform in dynamic and contested environments.In this pivotal role, you will be an integral part of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) team. Your expertise will drive the development, optimization, and deployment of state-of-the-art sensor fusion and navigation algorithms tailored for autonomous UAV operations. You will design real-time sensor processing pipelines, effectively integrate multi-sensor data to enhance state estimation, and work closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure the highest levels of system performance and reliability.Your contributions will facilitate the seamless transition of innovative research into operational capabilities, enabling Shield AI to deliver precise navigation solutions for mission-critical applications.

Join Shield AI, a pioneering deep-tech company established in 2015, dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through cutting-edge intelligent systems. Our innovative products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision product lines. With a global presence spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our technology actively enhances operations around the world. For further details, visit www.shield.ai. Connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Overview:We are seeking a Senior Production Engineer with over 7 years of experience in designing high-efficiency manufacturing systems, material flow loops, and pilot cell layouts specifically for aerospace or advanced hardware production. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting comprehensive workflows from point-of-use material presentation to full-factory flow modeling, ensuring compliance with takt time, ergonomic operations, and readiness for scalable production.

Join Shield AI as a Staff Hardware Reliability EngineerAt Shield AI, we are on a mission to safeguard both service members and civilians through cutting-edge intelligent systems. As a Hardware Reliability Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the durability and long-term performance of our VBAT flight hardware. Collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, you will implement best practices in design-for-reliability and conduct thorough reliability verification from initial concept to full-scale production.Your responsibilities will include leading environmental and stress testing initiatives such as temperature cycling, vibration tests, HALT, and HASS. You will also conduct failure analysis, materials characterization, and root cause investigations for manufacturing non-conformances and field returns. Your expertise will contribute to design reviews, FMEA activities, and influence material selection and manufacturing requirements. Analyzing test and field data using reliability modeling tools, you will help develop corrective actions and process improvements that enhance hardware reliability across the program.

Join Shield AI, a pioneering deep-tech company founded in 2015, dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through cutting-edge intelligent systems. Our innovative products, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision lines, are utilized in operations worldwide. With a presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, we are at the forefront of technological advancement. Discover more about our mission at www.shield.ai. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.Position Overview:We are on the lookout for a talented Staff Fuel Systems Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and integration of advanced fuel systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. You will play a critical role in developing innovative fuel storage, transfer, and distribution systems that enhance endurance, efficiency, and reliability in demanding operational conditions.This position is perfect for engineers who are enthusiastic about taking ownership of complex subsystems, collaborating across diverse teams, and evolving into a technical leader at the nexus of autonomy, flight science, and fluid systems.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is an innovative, venture-backed deep-tech company dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through advanced intelligent systems. Our cutting-edge products encompass the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With a global presence spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology plays a crucial role in supporting operations around the world. Explore more at www.shield.ai. Connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager – Electronics, you will spearhead the global sourcing strategy, oversee supplier management, and drive cost optimization initiatives for Shield AI’s electronic components, PCBA, harnessing, and subsystem commodities. This pivotal role requires collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and program management teams to ensure supply chain continuity, competitive pricing, and the nurturing of a robust, technically proficient supplier base to support both current and future product lines.

Role Overview Shield AI is hiring a Senior Manager of Training in Dallas, Texas. This position leads the design and execution of training strategies that help teams build skills and adapt to changing needs. The Senior Manager works closely with company leadership to create and deliver training programs that support Shield AI’s mission and long-term objectives. What You Will Do Develop and refine training programs to support team growth and performance Collaborate with leaders across the company to align training with strategic goals Ensure employees are equipped to innovate and succeed as Shield AI evolves Location This role is based in Dallas, Texas.

Join Shield AI, a pioneering deep-tech company founded in 2015, dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through innovative intelligent systems. Our cutting-edge products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision product lines. With a global presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology is instrumental in supporting operations around the world. For more details, visit www.shield.ai and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.Job Description:We are in search of talented Production Technicians to contribute to the fabrication and assembly of composite aircraft, avionics, and associated systems. This role requires a hands-on individual with strong interpersonal skills and a background in quality-driven production environments. The successful candidate will adeptly interpret engineering drawings and detailed instructions to ensure the precise finishing of each production component and assist in various fabrication and assembly tasks.

Join Shield AI as a Maintenance Technician II!In this pivotal role, you will ensure the operational readiness, safety, and reliability of our advanced V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and the associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Your expertise will contribute to our mission of safeguarding service members and civilians through cutting-edge technology.

Join Our Innovative Team as a Senior Electrical Engineer!At Shield AI, a pioneering deep-tech company founded in 2015, our mission is to safeguard service members and civilians through cutting-edge intelligent systems. Our diverse product offerings, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision, reflect our commitment to technological advancement. With offices spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our solutions are actively deployed in operations globally.About the Role:We are expanding our Avionics Engineering team to enhance the development of the X-BAT aircraft and its launch/recovery vehicle. You will be responsible for designing a critical avionics system that ensures seamless communication, computing, AI integration, power management, telemetry, and all other essential aircraft systems.As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take ownership of significant aspects of the flight-critical system design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring our innovative solutions to fruition.

The CNC Machinist III is tasked with the crucial responsibility of independently setting up and operating CNC machines to fabricate precision components that adhere to stringent quality and tolerance standards. This position requires exceptional blueprint reading capabilities, advanced setup proficiency, and the skill to troubleshoot and optimize machining processes directly on the shop floor.

Job Description: At Shield AI, we're revolutionizing autonomous aviation with our pioneering AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. We are on a mission to develop a state-of-the-art aircraft that will redefine the limits of innovation and performance.We are looking for a talented Communications Systems Engineer to spearhead the design, integration, and optimization of cutting-edge communication systems for our next-generation autonomous aircraft.This pivotal role involves overseeing mission-critical data links, encryption, and secure communications, ensuring flawless interoperability between airborne systems, sensors, ground stations, and satellites. You will collaborate with experts in sensor fusion, RF systems, SATCOM, and AI-driven data processing to create an aircraft that excels in contested environments with minimal latency and maximum reliability.

Join Shield AI as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer!We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to play a crucial role in the fabrication and assembly of cutting-edge composite airframes for next-generation aircraft. This position is essential for the development of prototypes, designing assembly tools and fixtures, as well as optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-performance aircraft structures. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in airframe fabrication and assembly.