Chief Engineer, Autonomous Weapon Systems

Shield AI

London (KY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Chief Engineer to lead engineering and deliver autonomous capabilities on unmanned weapon systems. The role is the senior authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality, ensuring successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of unmanned platforms.

The ideal candidate has defense industry experience and a proven track record of leading technical teams to deploy autonomous weapons systems.

Qualifications

  • Defense industry experience is preferred.
  • Leadership of technical teams to deliver autonomous capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality.
  • Oversee integration of Hivemind Autonomy across unmanned weapon systems.
  • Manage a team of engineers delivering autonomous solutions for defense contracts.

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Chief Engineer to lead engineering and deliver autonomous capabilities on unmanned weapon systems. The role is the senior authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality, ensuring successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of unmanned platforms.

The ideal candidate has defense industry experience and a proven track record of leading technical teams to deploy autonomous weapons systems.

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