Shield AI
Engineer II, Future Concepts (R5910)
Washington, D.C. · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years; qualifying areas include engineering, technical analysis, concept development, modeling and simulation, product management, or a related area.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, operations research, data science, or another relevant quantitative field.
About the job
Develops future technical concepts and mission use cases for Hivemind autonomous systems, using analysis and collaboration to inform product roadmaps and customer solutions.
What you'll do
- Develop concepts for Hivemind applications across air, space, land, and maritime domains; translate customer needs and technology trends into mission-oriented use cases.
- Produce studies, reports, white papers, RFIs, proposals, and technical briefings; use quantitative tools to model and communicate findings.
- Collaborate across product and engineering teams, engage with customers, and monitor technology developments to identify opportunities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field.
- 2+ years of experience in engineering, technical analysis, concept development, modeling and simulation, product management, or a related area.
- Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative analysis skills; clear written and verbal communication for technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Experience with at least one quantitative programming, modeling, or analysis tool; familiarity with aerospace, autonomy, robotics, or defense systems; ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant quantitative or technical field.
- Experience developing concepts or analytical artifacts, briefing decision-makers, contributing to technical proposals or roadmaps, or working in military operations or defense.
Tools
Python, MATLAB, C++
AI focus
Explores future applications of Hivemind and contributes to concepts for advanced autonomy and AI.
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