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Senior Engineer, Systems Integration

Shield AI
Shield AI Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a candidate to lead the seamless integration of complex systems into our vehicle's confined spaces. In this high-ownership role, you'll lead the systems layout on the vehicle, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to optimize size, weight, and cost. This involves managing the product structure, creating diverse zonal configurations, and spearheading iterative design discussions with key stakeholders to deliver a cohesive final product. This is your chance to design at the edge of innovation and autonomy, making a real-world impact.What you'll do:Lead vehicle systems layout configuration.Create and manage the product structure.Drive iterative design discussions with key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive final product.Manage physical and electrical interfaces across stakeholder teams.Develop critical tools within NX functions (such as mass rollups & EBOM exports)Required qualifications:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical EngineeringKnowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical power distribution, environmental control systems, propulsion).Strong CAD skills (NX preferred) with integration experienceAbility to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.Preferred qualifications:Experience with UAVs, aircraft, or robotic systems Proven experience leading technical integration efforts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.Materials selection inclusive of alloys, heat treatments, allowables, and finishes Hands-on machine shop or mechanic experience (professional or hobby) Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.#LI-JM2#LCFull-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed Bonus Benefits Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ###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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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