Chief Engineer

Shield AI
London
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Lead and direct Shield AI's Chief Engineer to oversee autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft from Group 2 to Group 5, guiding Hivemind Autonomy architecture, defining technical objectives, and ensuring delivery quality across IRAD and defense contracts. Manage 6-20 engineers, communicate with stakeholders, and contribute to government proposals.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
10 months ago

Chief Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead and direct Shield AI's Chief Engineer to oversee autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft from Group 2 to Group 5, guiding Hivemind Autonomy architecture, defining technical objectives, and ensuring delivery quality across IRAD and defense contracts. Manage 6-20 engineers, communicate with stakeholders, and contribute to government proposals.
Location: London
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the Chief Engineer on Shield AI projects focused on developing and deploying autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft from group 2 to group 5.
  • •Lead a team responsible for advancing Hivemind Autonomy and shaping defense autonomy architectures.
  • •Define and assign technical objectives, make key engineering decisions, and ensure the quality and completeness of all technical deliverables
  • •Provide technical leadership and oversight across both Internal Research and Development (IRAD) initiatives and defense contracts.
  • •Demonstrate problem solving skills by applying a scientific technical approach

Key Requirements

  • •BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree
  • •10+ years of industry experience in autonomy and/or UAS platforms (e.g., defense tech, self-driving car, etc.)
  • •7+ years of delivering software into production/certifiable environments with high-reliability
  • •Understanding of guidance, control and navigation (GNC) (e.g. controls, estimation, planning)
  • •Understanding of robotics stack (e.g., controls, estimation, perception, planning, etc.)
Experience:10+ yearsAutonomyUASDefense techRobotics
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solving
Certifications:UK security clearance
Tech Stack:GNCRoboticsControlsEstimationPlanning

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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