Lead Defense Aircraft Solutions Engineer

Shield AI; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI, located in Frisco, Texas, is looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to support technical capture and pre-sales for the X-BAT platform. This position will lead business development efforts while bridging US operational requirements with Shield AI's roadmap. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the defense or aerospace sectors and excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment of technical capabilities with customer needs and proposal efforts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical sales or engineering within defense or aerospace industries.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into compelling narratives.
• Experience interfacing with government or military acquisition stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead X‑BAT technical capture efforts for US Domestic opportunities.
• Develop and execute technical strategies for proposals.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
• Support BD and account executives as Subject Matter Expert.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering

Program management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Shield AI, located in Frisco, Texas, is looking for a Senior Solutions Engineer to support technical capture and pre-sales for the X-BAT platform. This position will lead business development efforts while bridging US operational requirements with Shield AI's roadmap. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the defense or aerospace sectors and excellent communication skills.

The successful applicant will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment of technical capabilities with customer needs and proposal efforts.