Lead avionics engineering for next-generation aircraft, mentor a team while ensuring compliance with industry standards and performance requirements.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:
Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. Now, we’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance.
We’re looking for a Senior Director of Avionics to take ownership of all aspects of the avionics system and lead our engineering team from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional leadership, and are passionate about building high-performance avionics, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Define and execute the vision of our next generation aircraft avionics from concept through production
- Build, lead, and mentor a world-class avionics engineering team
- Drive the design of custom avionics hardware and support equipment
- Integrate off-the-shelf hardware and drive the roadmap for future vertical integration
- Establish and enforce appropriate design processes
- Maintain technical excellence—implement rigorous design processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Ensure system performance meets requirements and design expectations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Shield’s core teams, such as engineering, production, supply chain, business development, and program management
- Engage with external partners – coordinate with vendors and engineering teams as needed
- Work in a fast-paced environment
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer or a related field
- 5+ years of leadership experience
- Strong technical fundamentals
- Experience with custom electronics design and system level integration
- Have worked on large platforms, such as aircraft, rockets, satellites, automotive, etc.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Shield AI Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office
500 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA, United States, 02451
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