Senior Staff Engineer, System Security (R6509)

Shield AI; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI, a defense-tech company, is seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support embedded cybersecurity and anti-tamper for aerospace platforms. The role focuses on applying the DoD RMF and working with government customers to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the systems.

You will also develop AT artifacts and documentation for customer AT plan approval, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure compliant, traceable security processes across programs.

Job description

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-BATaircraft, 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:

We are seeking a Systems Security Engineer to support embedded Cybersecurity and Anti-Tamper activities for aerospace and defense platforms. The role is responsible for applying the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and working with government customers to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the systems. The team member will also be involved with developing the AT artifacts and documentation for customer AT plan approval.