Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299)
shieldai· Production
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 Senior Tool Design Engineer brings 7+ years of experience developing production tooling for complex aerospace systems. This role owns tooling throughout its lifecycle (concept, design, analysis, release, fabrication, and prove-out) ensuring safe, repeatable, first-time-right assembly. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, and Safety to deliver robust tooling that supports pilot builds through rate production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) position at shieldai is USD 120K–190K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) position at shieldai located?
This Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) 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 Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) role in the Production department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) at shieldai belong to?
This Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) position is part of the Production department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) position at shieldai?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to shieldai's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) job at shieldai posted?
This Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299) position at shieldai was posted on Dec 15, 2025. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Engineer, Tool Design (R4299)
shieldai · 💰 USD 120K–190K
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