Chief Engineer
shieldai· Chief Engineers
About this role
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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.
Job Description:
The Chief Engineer at Shield AI is responsible for solving complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). As the chief authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality. The Chief Engineer ensures the successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of aircraft, from Group 2 propeller aircraft to Group 5 jets. This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization and leads a team of team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for business-to-business and defense contracts. The ideal candidate has defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The salary for this Chief Engineer role at shieldai is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
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This Chief Engineer role at shieldai is based in London. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Chief Engineer role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a International EOR position. It is posted as a Chief Engineer role in the Chief Engineers department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Chief Engineer at shieldai belong to?
This Chief Engineer position is part of the Chief Engineers department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Chief Engineer job at shieldai posted?
This Chief Engineer position at shieldai was posted on Nov 5, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Chief Engineer
shieldai
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