Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812)
shieldai· X-BAT Engineering - Software
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:
In this role, you will own the flight control system for XBAT, with responsibility for delivering stable, predictable, and operationally robust performance across all phases of flight, including vertical takeoff, hover, transition out-bound, wing-borne flight, transition in-bound, and precision recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) position at shieldai is USD 220K–340K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) position at shieldai located?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) 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 Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) role in the X-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) position is part of the X-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) position at shieldai?
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When was the Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812) position at shieldai was posted on Apr 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812)
shieldai · 💰 USD 220K–340K
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