Staff Engineer, Safety - X-BAT (R5312)

Shield AI
Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 140,000 - 210,000 annuallyFunction: OtherExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Technical communication","Cross-disciplinary collaboration"]

Support the development, integration, and verification of system-level safety requirements for the X-BAT platform. Collaborate with System-Safety/Airworthiness leadership, Systems Engineering, and responsible engineers to maintain the safety baseline and Hazard Tracking System. Apply system safety methods (STPA, FTA, FMEA, etc.), develop safety case and certification evidence, partner on cybersecurity safety requirements, and help guide reviews, investigations, and readiness assessments.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 months ago

Staff Engineer, Safety - X-BAT (R5312)

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Job Summary

Support the development, integration, and verification of system-level safety requirements for the X-BAT platform. Collaborate with System-Safety/Airworthiness leadership, Systems Engineering, and responsible engineers to maintain the safety baseline and Hazard Tracking System. Apply system safety methods (STPA, FTA, FMEA, etc.), develop safety case and certification evidence, partner on cybersecurity safety requirements, and help guide reviews, investigations, and readiness assessments.
Location: Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Derive, refine, and validate safety requirements for the X-BAT platform and support systems with System-Safety/Airworthiness leadership.
  • •Use system safety engineering methods to analyze subsystems, interfaces, and integrated architectures; identify hazards and mitigation strategies.
  • •Guide engineering teams in allocating safety requirements and verifying mitigation effectiveness.
  • •Support development of the safety case and certification evidence, including creation and maintenance of airworthiness and technical safety documentation.
  • •Partner across teams to maintain the Hazard Tracking System, support safety reviews and investigations, and align with customer and DoD System Safety representatives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 140,000 - 210,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering (systems, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related field).
  • •5–8+ years of experience in system safety, airworthiness, or mission-critical system engineering.
  • •Experience generating or maintaining hazard logs (HTS/Hazard Tracking Systems).
  • •Working knowledge of system safety processes and hazard analysis tools.
  • •Familiarity with requirements management and hazard tracking systems.
Experience:5+ yearsMission-critical systemsAirworthinessUASAutonomous aircraft
Education:Bachelor's in engineering (systems, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related field)
Skills:Analytical skillsTechnical communicationCross-disciplinary collaboration
Tech Stack:STPASSAFTAPHAFMEAHTSHazard Tracking SystemMIL-STD-882ARP-4761STANAG

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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