About the job
Join Shield AI as a Staff Quality Engineer
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a pioneering venture-backed deep-tech firm dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through intelligent systems. Our innovative products, including the V-BAT and X-BAT autonomous aircraft, as well as the Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines, are designed to redefine operational capabilities. With a global presence spanning the U. S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our technology plays a vital role in supporting missions worldwide. Discover more at www.shield.ai.
About the Role:
At Shield AI, we are on the cutting edge of developing advanced autonomous aircraft. We are seeking a dedicated Staff Quality Engineer to ensure our products adhere to the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. In this leadership role, you will spearhead quality initiatives throughout the product lifecycle, from early design stages through to full-rate production.
You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining robust quality systems in compliance with AS9100 standards, leading root cause analyses, and executing effective corrective and preventive actions. Collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams, you will proactively identify risks, enhance process capabilities, and ensure consistent product quality. Your responsibilities will also include supporting new product introduction (NPI) efforts, formulating control plans and inspection strategies, and leveraging data-driven methodologies to monitor and enhance manufacturing performance.
As a Staff Quality Engineer, you will significantly influence our quality strategy, mentor team members, and guide cross-functional decisions, even without direct authority. This position offers the unique opportunity to engage hands-on with next-generation aerospace technology and to directly contribute to the delivery of highly reliable autonomous systems, shaping the future of aviation.

