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Latest Engineering Management jobs at Shield AI

Chief Engineer, Autonomy

Lead technical execution and architecture for Shield AI's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) autonomy program, overseeing development, integration, flight test, and operational deployment of mission-ready autonomous systems.

205k – 307kWashington, DC +1Engineering ManagementOn-site15+ YOEAI/MLSimulation

Mechanical Engineering Sr. Manager - Avionics

Lead a team of mechanical engineers designing electro-mechanical avionics systems for next-generation autonomous UAVs, including packaging, thermal management, and integration into the X-BAT aircraft. Requires 10+ years aerospace mechanical/electrical design experience and CAD/FEA expertise.

185k – 278kSan Diego, CA +1Engineering ManagementOn-site10+ YOENxFEA

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration

Lead a 5-10 person autonomy engineering team building and fielding mission autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft. Own hiring, mentoring, technical direction, aircraft-team integration, and on-site test support.

220k – 330kDallas, TX +1Engineering ManagementOn-site7+ YOEC++Ipc

Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration

Lead a 3-8 person autonomy engineering team building and fielding multi-agent autonomy software for launched effects platforms. Own hiring, mentoring, technical direction, integration with PX4/ArduPilot, and on-site test support.

220k – 330kSan Diego, CA +3Engineering ManagementOn-site7+ YOEC++Px4

Manager, Field Integration & Test

Lead a multidisciplinary field operations team for maritime and expeditionary integration of V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems. Oversee planning, execution, and sustainment of shipboard and land-based integration efforts, serving as the technical authority for field integration operations.

110k – 170kDallas, TXEngineering ManagementOn-site8+ YOEUasUav

Manager, Dev Platform Engineering (R4979)

Lead a platform engineering team building the Nix-based package manager, build infrastructure, and developer tooling for the Hivemind SDK ecosystem. Requires 10+ years of engineering experience and 3+ years of people leadership.

160k – 240kSan Diego, CAEngineering ManagementOn-site10+ YOEGoC++

Manager, Simulation Engineering (R4870)

Leads simulation engineering for V-BAT aircraft, managing team to design, build, and integrate scalable simulation tools across aerodynamics, GNC, and propulsion teams. Requires 8+ years experience, BS in CS/engineering, strong C++ skills, and leadership of engineering projects.

160k – 240kDallas, TXEngineering ManagementOn-site8+ YOEC++ROS

Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards

Leads establishment of engineering design standards, best practices for aerospace design/analysis, CAD usage, documentation, and configuration management across hardware programs. Influences teams to ensure consistency, rigor, and scalability without hindering execution. Requires 10+ years in aerospace/hardware with broad technical expertise.

209k – 314kDallas, TX +1Engineering ManagementOn-site10+ YOECADGD&T

Engineering Manager, Structural Design (R4825)

Leads team designing high-performance structural components for autonomous aircraft, ensuring integrity, manufacturability, and integration. Requires 8+ years in aerospace structures, CAD proficiency, and team leadership experience.

150k – 220kSan Diego, CA +2Engineering ManagementOn-site8+ YOENxFEA

Director, Mission Control (R4809)

Leads enterprise-wide fleet allocation, configuration, and operational prioritization for aircraft division, arbitrating competing demands across customer commitments, tests, and revenue goals. Requires 12+ years in aerospace/defense operations and deep aircraft/mission expertise.

160k – 250kDallas, TXEngineering ManagementOn-site12+ YOEMission PlanningFleet Management

Manager, Embedded Software (R4755)

Leads embedded software team developing C/C++ firmware for UAV avionics, managing engineering processes, hiring, and delivery of high-reliability systems for autonomous robotic vehicles. Requires 7+ years experience in embedded firmware and bare-metal development.

170k – 260kDallas, TXEngineering ManagementOn-site7+ YOECC++

Manager, Software - Perception (R3770)

Leads teams developing real-time perception systems for autonomous aircraft, including object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation using EO/IR, radar, and IMU data. Requires 7+ years experience in unmanned systems, algorithm expertise, and 2+ years people leadership.

220k – 331kWashington, DCEngineering ManagementOn-site7+ YOEGpsSlam

Manager, Software Engineering - System Update Tools (R4745)

Leads engineering team building OTA update systems, training simulations, maintenance tools, and flight data analysis apps for aircraft operations. Requires 6+ years software experience (Python/C++), 1+ years managing engineers, and bachelor's in CS or equivalent.

160k – 240kDallas, TXEngineering ManagementOn-site6+ YOEC++Python

Director, Chief Engineering (R4667)

Leads and develops a team of Chief Engineers responsible for technical execution, integration, and delivery of software systems across customer platforms. Sets standards for technical rigor, risk management, and cross-functional alignment while mentoring senior technical leaders.

210k – 310kWashington, DCEngineering ManagementOn-site15+ YOEDesign ReviewsAutonomy Systems

Principal Engineer, Software Architect (R4562)

Leads software architecture for Shield AI's XBAT program across mission, vehicle, and autonomy domains for advanced airborne systems. Translates safety/security goals into designs, drives cross-team alignment, and ensures scalability and compliance in safety-critical environments.

216k – 323kDallas, TXEngineering ManagementOn-siteAPIsCI/CD

Engineering Manager, Mechanical Systems (R4427)

Leads a team of mechanical engineers developing systems for next-generation autonomous UAVs, supports design reviews, resource allocation, and cross-site collaboration while providing technical guidance and mentorship. Requires 7+ years in mechanical design, BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and strong CAD/FEA skills.

153k – 229kSan Diego, CA +1Engineering ManagementOn-site7+ YOENxCAD

Avionics Mechanical Engineering - Senior Engineering Manager (R4416)

Leads a team of mechanical engineers designing electro-mechanical avionics systems for autonomous UAVs, including packaging, thermal management, and integration. Drives analyses for harsh environments and ensures compliance, collaborating cross-functionally in aerospace development.

185k – 278kSan Diego, CA +1Engineering ManagementOn-site10+ YOENxFEA

Chief Engineer, Autonomy (R4614)

Leads engineering team as Chief Engineer to develop and deploy Hivemind autonomy solutions on unmanned aircraft systems for DoD contracts. Requires 10+ years in autonomy/UAS, expertise in robotics stack, GNC, and leadership of technical teams.

200k – 300kWashington, DC +2Engineering ManagementOn-site10+ YOEUasGnc