
Senior Engineering Manager
Shield AISoftware
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Experience
10+ yrs
Bachelor's
What you need
- 10+ yrs industry experience
- 5+ yrs customer-facing engineering role
- 5+ yrs engineering management experience
- BS in Aerospace Engineering or Computer Science
- Strong modern C++ proficiency
What you'll do
- Lead team of autonomy applications engineers
- Become expert in Hivemind Autonomy SDK
- Manage and prioritize customer issues
- Contribute code, design, architecture to projects
- Support BD in pre-sales and post-sales
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-BAT aircraft, 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.
As a Senior Technical Engineering Manager of Autonomy Applications, you'll lead a team of applications engineers which enable edge-AI and autonomy to platforms across sea, air, and space.. You’ll prioritize and resolve complex issues, mentor your team, and collaborate with internal teams to drive product improvements. With your technical expertise and leadership, you'll play a key role in enhancing customer engagement and supporting the growth of our robotics and autonomy solutions.
What you'll do:
Act as an escalation point for complex customer issues and provide hands-on support when necessary.
Examples of Projects You will Lead:
Required qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
Total package details for U.S. based positions:
- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
of employment)
- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):
- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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About Shield AI
Shield AI is a defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot. Their Hivemind AI enables autonomous operations for aircraft, including the V-BAT team drone, without requiring GPS, communications, or a human pilot.
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