Senior Staff Engineer, Avionics Systems (R6238)

Shield; Seattle (WA); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Shield AI in Seattle is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer for its next-gen UAS program to design, develop, and integrate autonomous aircraft systems.

You will lead avionics architecture, MBSE-driven requirements, and cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, autonomy, flight ops, and manufacturing teams to deliver a scalable, mission-ready platform that can operate in contested environments.

Qualifikationen

• MBSE-based avionics design experience.
• Strong understanding of aerospace systems integration.

Aufgaben

• Define avionics requirements and architectures through MBSE.
• Lead the technical execution of air vehicle avionics architecture and integration of flight computers, navigation, communications, sensor payloads, and mission systems.
• Support flight testing and operational deployment, and ensure compliance with military and aviation standards.

Jobbeschreibung

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description

As a Staff Systems Engineer on Shield AI's next gen UAS program, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and integrating cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems for national defense. You will lead the technical execution of the air vehicle avionics architecture, integrating flight computers, navigation, communications, sensor payloads, and mission systems with autonomy and propulsion.

This position requires a deep understanding of aerospace systems engineering, avionics architecture, and complex system integration. You will work with the hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing teams to develop a scalable, mission-ready platform that can operate in contested environments.

Your expertise will be critical to defining avionics requirements and architectures through model-based systems engineering (MBSE). You will also run trade studies, ensure compliance with military and aviation standards, and support the aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment.

Full-time regular employee offer package

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.