Shield AI
Principal Engineer, Software Architect (R4562)
Dallas, Texas · Principal · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or a closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads the system-wide software architecture for Shield AI’s XBAT airborne system, ground stations, and autonomy software, ensuring safe, secure, scalable integration and high-assurance development.
What you'll do
- Define architecture, technical requirements, standards, and design patterns across XBAT software domains.
- Align teams on interfaces, data flows, fault handling, verification, risk management, and architecture governance.
- Lead technical reviews, maintain architecture artifacts, and mentor engineers and architects.
What they ask for
- Deep expertise in software architecture for complex, multi-domain systems.
- Track record delivering production software subject to stringent safety, security, or mission-assurance requirements.
- Experience driving architecture adoption across multiple teams.
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with aerospace software assurance frameworks or standards.
- Experience integrating autonomy, mission planning, or AI-enabled software into real-world systems.
AI focus
Preferred experience integrating autonomy, mission planning, or AI-enabled software into real-world systems.
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