Engineer II Future Concepts
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing AI-powered autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
Funding history
Investors
About Shield AI
Shield AI builds Hivemind, an end-to-end AI-pilot and mission-autonomy software platform for resilient operations in GPS- and communications-denied environments, alongside aircraft and simulation products including V-BAT, X-BAT, and Aechelon.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop future concepts and mission-oriented use cases for autonomous systems across air, space, land, and maritime domains. You will turn customer needs, operational challenges, and technology trends into concept studies, models, reports, white papers, RFIs, and proposals. You will use quantitative tools to analyze data, deliver technical briefings, collaborate on product roadmaps, monitor relevant technologies, and travel to customer sites as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, operations research, data science, or another relevant quantitative field
- 2+ years of experience in engineering, technical analysis, concept development, modeling and simulation, product management, or a related area
- Ability to use qualitative and quantitative analysis to support technical decision-making
- Ability to explain complex material through written products and verbal briefings
- Experience with a quantitative programming, modeling, or analysis tool such as Python, MATLAB, or C++
- Familiarity with aerospace, autonomy, robotics, or defense systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop technology-driven future concepts for Hivemind applications across air, space, land, and maritime domains
- Translate customer needs, operational challenges, and technology trends into technically credible concepts and use cases
- Produce concept studies, analytical reports, white papers, RFIs, proposals, and technical artifacts
- Use quantitative programming or analysis tools to organize data, build models, and communicate results
- Deliver technical briefings for technical and nontechnical audiences
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Go-To-Market teams on technical roadmaps and early-stage product development
- Monitor aerospace, defense, autonomy, robotics, and related technologies
- Travel to customer sites to support engagements, gather insights, and present concepts and analysis
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity