Shield AI
Senior Systems Engineer (R5962)
Washington, D.C. · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; no alternative stated.
About the job
Leads architecture, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous aircraft systems for Shield AI’s next-generation UAS program.
What you'll do
- Develop system architecture and define system behavior, requirements, and fault responses; support safety analyses.
- Integrate avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensors, and mission systems, using MBSE and trade studies to guide design.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and support flight testing and operational deployment.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or autonomous aircraft systems.
- Experience defining system behavior and operational modes; expertise in system architecture, avionics integration, and autonomy-driven flight systems.
- Proficiency with MBSE and system modeling tools such as DOORS, SysML, or CAMEO; experience with Group 4 or Group 5 UAS, military aircraft, or autonomous airborne platforms.
- Background in flight testing, system integration, and performance validation; experience taking a developmental program from clean sheet to first flight.
Nice to have
- Experience developing AI-driven autonomy for unmanned aircraft.
- Expertise in ISR, EW, and advanced sensor integration; familiarity with MOSA and GRA.
Tools
SysML, DOORS, CAMEO, FHA, FMEA, FTA, MIL-STDs, FAA
AI focus
Integrate AI-driven flight control, decision-making, and mission execution capabilities with autonomy and software teams.
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