Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards
shieldai· X-BAT Technical Program Management
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:
Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As we scale both our proven VBAT platform and develop next-generation systems like XBAT, we are investing in how we build—not just what we build.
We are seeking a senior technical leader to define and operationalize engineering design standards across the company. This position is focused on establishing engineering excellence—driving consistency, rigor, and scalability across design, analysis, certification, CAD, documentation, and configuration management.
This is a high-impact individual contributor role with broad scope across multiple engineering disciplines, responsible for raising the bar on engineering quality without slowing down execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards position at shieldai is USD 209K–314K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards position at shieldai located?
This Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards role at shieldai is based in Dallas, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards role in the X-BAT Technical Program Management department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards at shieldai belong to?
This Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards position is part of the X-BAT Technical Program Management department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards position at shieldai?
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When was the Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards job at shieldai posted?
This Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards position at shieldai was posted on Apr 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards
shieldai · 💰 USD 209K–314K
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