Chief Engineer, Autonomy (R3568)

Shield AI; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 735,000 - 1,104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of industry experience and a strong background in robotics and software development. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $200,319 to $300,479 annually and additional benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or UAS platforms.
• 7+ years of delivering software into production/certifiable environments.
• Strong understanding of guidance, control, and navigation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Chief Engineer on autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft.
• Lead a team advancing Hivemind Autonomy.
• Define and assign technical objectives and key engineering decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Software development

System architecture

Robotics knowledge

Education

BS / MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Overview

Shield AI Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Instagram.

The Chief Engineer at Shield AI is responsible for solving complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

As the chief authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality the Chief Engineer ensures the successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of aircraft, from small UAS to large autonomous collaborative platforms. This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization and leads a team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for business-to-business and defense contracts. The ideal candidate has defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the Chief Engineer on Shield AI projects focused on developing and deploying autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft
• Lead a team responsible for advancing Hivemind Autonomy and shaping Department of Defense (DoD) autonomy architectures
• Define and assign technical objectives, make key engineering decisions, and ensure the quality and completeness of all technical deliverables
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across both Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives and DoD contracts

Required Qualifications

• BS / MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering, and / or similar degree
• 10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and / or UAS platforms (e.g., defense tech, self-driving car, etc.)
• 7+ years of delivering software into production / certifiable environments with high-reliability
• Understanding of guidance, control and navigation (GNC) (e.g. controls, estimation, planning)
• Understanding of robotics stack (e.g., controls, estimation, perception, planning, etc.)
• Understanding of software development processes and how to effectively deploy software
• Experience defining technical scope and managing technical requirements, product architectures, ICDs and other system level design documentation
• Demonstrate problem solving skills by applying a scientific technical approach
• Customer-facing engineering leader supporting both defense and internally funded development programs
• Contribute to government contract proposal writing
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent leadership skills, driving a team of 6-20 engineers

Compensation

200,319 - $300,479 a year

Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

Additional details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Software Development