Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Software Systems- DC/SD (R3539)
Shield AI, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Senior Engineer, Software Systems - DC/SD (R3539)
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 nine 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.
Job Description At Shield AI, our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems that are deployed in the world’s most critical environments. As a Senior Engineer on our Software Systems team, you’ll play a central role in delivering integrated solutions built around our core autonomy platform—Hivemind—which is already operating in high‑stakes, real‑world missions. You won’t just build systems; you’ll help define how autonomous technologies are designed, developed, and deployed.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with:
Programmatic leadership to determine the appropriate System Engineering level of effort
System Design Teams (e.g., Human Factors, UX, Architecture, etc.) to decompose solution designs to actionable levels of detail
System Development & Test to define system architectures
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Define end‑to‑end system requirements, from solution level to specific implementations of software
Support the design & development process for the software system architecture
Use MBSE tools to document, maintain & extend existing architecture in support of new integrations & capabilities
Develop and maintain models using UML, SysML, and/or UPDM
Develop SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and behavior
Collaborate with SMEs for improved tooling and connection to code for automated system models
Lead cross‑functional teams on projects
Collaborate to define implementations of the systems engineering processes
Engage cross‑functionally with product management, program management, mechanical engineering, embedded engineering, business development, and other company leaders
Report status, risks, accomplishments, and expectations to senior leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Systems Engineering)
Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principles, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements
Experience with MBSE and related efforts
Experience working in cross‑functional teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Organized and methodical
Software engineer experience in C++ and/or Python
Experience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)
Expertise with Requirement & Design decomposition
Experience in any/all of the following: Autonomy, Aircraft, Unmanned Vehicles
$115,000 - $165,000 a year
Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Job Description At Shield AI, our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems that are deployed in the world’s most critical environments. As a Senior Engineer on our Software Systems team, you’ll play a central role in delivering integrated solutions built around our core autonomy platform—Hivemind—which is already operating in high‑stakes, real‑world missions. You won’t just build systems; you’ll help define how autonomous technologies are designed, developed, and deployed.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with:
Programmatic leadership to determine the appropriate System Engineering level of effort
System Design Teams (e.g., Human Factors, UX, Architecture, etc.) to decompose solution designs to actionable levels of detail
System Development & Test to define system architectures
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Define end‑to‑end system requirements, from solution level to specific implementations of software
Support the design & development process for the software system architecture
Use MBSE tools to document, maintain & extend existing architecture in support of new integrations & capabilities
Develop and maintain models using UML, SysML, and/or UPDM
Develop SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and behavior
Collaborate with SMEs for improved tooling and connection to code for automated system models
Lead cross‑functional teams on projects
Collaborate to define implementations of the systems engineering processes
Engage cross‑functionally with product management, program management, mechanical engineering, embedded engineering, business development, and other company leaders
Report status, risks, accomplishments, and expectations to senior leadership
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Systems Engineering)
Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principles, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements
Experience with MBSE and related efforts
Experience working in cross‑functional teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Organized and methodical
Software engineer experience in C++ and/or Python
Experience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)
Expertise with Requirement & Design decomposition
Experience in any/all of the following: Autonomy, Aircraft, Unmanned Vehicles
$115,000 - $165,000 a year
Full‑time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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