Shield AI
Senior Systems Engineer (R5962)
$115K–$170K
Washington, D.C. · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2025
- Experience
- 5+ years; experience on a developmental program from clean sheet to first flight is also requested.
About the job
Designs and integrates system architecture for a next-generation autonomous aircraft, from requirements and modeling through flight testing and deployment.
What you'll do
- Develop system architecture and define system behavior, requirements, and traceability.
- Integrate avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensors, and mission systems; support safety analyses and trade studies.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, supporting system integration, 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 logic and operational modes; expertise in system architecture, avionics integration, and autonomy-driven flight systems.
- Proficiency with MBSE, DOORS, SysML, CAMEO, or similar modeling tools; experience with Group 4 or Group 5 UAS, military aircraft, or autonomous airborne platforms.
- Background in flight testing, system integration, and performance validation; knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, MIL-STDs, FAA airworthiness certification, and airborne system safety standards.
Nice to have
- Experience developing AI-driven autonomy for unmanned aircraft; expertise in ISR, EW, and advanced sensor integration.
- Familiarity with MOSA and GRA; prior experience with defense primes, DoD stakeholders, or government R&D programs.
Pay
USD 115,000–170,000 (per-year-salary), base salary
Tools
SysML, DOORS, CAMEO, MBSE, MOSA, GRA, FHA, FMEA
AI focus
Integrate AI-driven flight control, decision-making, and mission execution capabilities; preferred experience developing AI-driven autonomy for unmanned aircraft.
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