Senior Engineer, Systems Integration (R3957)
Shield AI
Dallas County, TX, USA
Posted on Oct 3, 2025
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 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 Engineering
- Knowledge of aircraft systems (e.g., avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, electrical power distribution, environmental control systems, propulsion).
- Strong CAD skills (NX preferred) with integration experience
- Ability 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.
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Full-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.
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