Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal) Northrop Grumman CorpSystems Modeling and Simulation Engineer (Principal or Senior Principal)San Diego, CA$114,000–$171,000 / yearSenior Principal Systems Engineer: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field and 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM field and 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and 4 years of relevant military / professional experience. Basic Qualifications: Principal Systems Engineer: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field and 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM field 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and 1 year of relevant military / professional experience.
Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman CorpSystems EngineerSan Diego, CA$75,100–$137,600 / yearResponsibilities include conducting research, writing requirements, developing models, defining interfaces and performing analysis while working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure to drive the development of new program requirements, refine existing program requirements, and influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities. You will also collaborate across the engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate and communicate technical capabilities and analyses with internal stakeholders and external customers across multiple simultaneous Modernization and Sustainment efforts.
Senior Principal Dynamics Engineer (Onsite) RTX CorpSenior Principal Dynamics Engineer (Onsite)Chula Vista, CAYou will have the opportunity to collaboration with Design, Systems, Specialty Engineering, Program Engineering, and executive leadership to ensure compliance with structural, performance, and certification requirements across the full product lifecycle. Of course, that wouldn't be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers - a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer - User Experience Applications (San Diego CA) Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal/Senior Principal Software Engineer - User Experience Applications (San Diego CA)San Diego, CA$114,000–$171,000 / yearBasic Qualifications: Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience. Level 4: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
Principal Engineer Systems Test-Active Secret Clearance Required Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal Engineer Systems Test-Active Secret Clearance RequiredSan Diego, CA$103,600–$155,400 / yearBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience OR a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience. Responsibilities include working with STE Teammates, Test IPT Leadership, Lab Operations Leadership, and Test Planning & Execution (TP&E) teams to successfully plan, and execute dry run and formal test activities to evaluated, and certify hardware and software for ground and flight release.
Sr Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman CorpSr Principal Systems EngineerSan Diego, CA$142,200–$213,400 / yearLeverage experience supporting Fielded Aircraft Systems, UAV systems, and the full lifecycle of Systems Engineering, including design reviews, requirements decomposition, test planning, and requirements verification/management. Basic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience.
NewStaff Test Engineer - ACP Test Lead Northrop Grumman CorpStaff Test Engineer - ACP Test LeadSan Diego, CA$161,000–$241,400 / yearBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph. Coordinate with ground test engineering and operations, aircraft modifications for testing, frequent interaction with Engineering at Rancho Bernardo, Space Park, El Segundo, and Mojave, and ensuring cost and schedule performance targets are met.
Engineer II, Product Support (Onsite) RTX CorpEngineer II, Product Support (Onsite)Chula Vista, CAThey will be the focal responsible for identifying in-service issues, fleet data gathering, driving root cause investigations, developing proactive fleet support containment strategies, and implementing robust corrective actions in a timely manner. Drive program and engineering to ensure Aftermarket requirements are considered via Impact Assessments and Fleet Support Plans during the development of design changes, field problem corrective actions, and quality escapes.
Principal Systems Engineer - Model Development Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal Systems Engineer - Model DevelopmentSan Diego, CA$114,000–$171,000 / yearMust have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM field and 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD in a STEM field and 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate''s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Systems Engineer II (Onsite) RTX CorpSystems Engineer II (Onsite)San Diego, CAThe Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is currently hiring a Systems Engineer II to join our San Diego, CA-based Maritime PNT organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Systems Engineer II will be part of a team executing across the full development life cycle, including requirements development and maintenance, system design, software/hardware integration, qualification/certification, and production transition.
Solutions Engineer Airspace Technologies IncSolutions EngineerCarlsbad, CA$88,000–$115,000 / yearIndependently own workflow governance and mobile configuration for new customer onboardings, translate complex SOPs into production-ready workflows with high accuracy, and begin building reusable components and templates that improve configuration speed and consistency. Build relationships across onboarding, operations, and product; develop deep fluency in Airspace''s workflow engine, JSON workflow schema, and mobile configuration tools; shadow customer onboardings; and configure and ship your first customer workflow under guidance.
Staff Engineer Systems Test-Active Secret Clearance Required Northrop Grumman CorpStaff Engineer Systems Test-Active Secret Clearance RequiredSan Diego, CA$161,000–$241,400 / yearBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience, OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening a Staff System Test Engineer (STE)/ Flight Test Engineer (FTE) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals under the RQ-4 TRMC Test Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Systems Engineer - Integrator (Principal or Senior Principal Level) Northrop Grumman CorpSystems Engineer - Integrator (Principal or Senior Principal Level)San Diego, CA$114,000–$171,000 / yearBasic Qualifications: At a Principal Level: Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience. At a Senior Principal Level: Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience.
Sr Principal Engineer Systems Northrop Grumman CorpSr Principal Engineer SystemsSan Diego, CA$142,200–$213,400 / yearBachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate''s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Senior Engineer, One-Off Repair (Onsite) RTX CorpSenior Engineer, One-Off Repair (Onsite)Chula Vista, CADesigns and approves complex repairs and provides technical solutions to minimize aircraft downtime on all Collins Aerostructures commercial nacelle hardware that are compliant with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come.
Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems TestSan Diego, CA$103,600–$155,400 / yearPrincipal System Test Engineer: Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 7 years of related engineering experience, OR a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience. Responsibilities include working with STE Teammates, Test IPT Leadership, Lab Operations Leadership, and Test Planning & Execution (TP&E) teams to successfully plan, and execute dry run and formal test activities to evaluated, and certify hardware and software for ground and flight release.
Staff Systems Engineer - FMS Development Lead Northrop Grumman CorpStaff Systems Engineer - FMS Development LeadSan Diego, CA$177,000–$265,600 / yearYou'll be working across the entire spectrum of the Systems Engineering V-Model, and will support SE disciplines including requirements development, use case development, capability (hardware and software) development, integration planning, lab integration, test planning, formal test, and verification. Leverage your experience supporting Fielded Aircraft Systems, UAV systems, and the full lifecycle of Systems Engineering, including design reviews, requirements decomposition, test planning, and requirements verification.
Engineer Logistics 4 - 28935 Huntington Ingalls Industries IncEngineer Logistics 4 - 28935San Diego, CA$87,432–$92,289.60 / year9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Providing subject matter expert representation to Integrated Logistics Support Management Team (ILSMT) meetings, weekly availability production meetings or modernization /maintenance planning conferences.
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Optronics (Onsite) RTX CorpSenior Mechanical Engineer - Optronics (Onsite)Carlsbad, CAQualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including optical engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and quality-to bring complex products from concept through production.
Principal Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman CorpPrincipal Systems EngineerSan Diego, CA$114,000–$171,000 / yearMust have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM field and 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD in a STEM field and 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate''s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Staff Test Engineer Northrop Grumman CorpStaff Test EngineerSan Diego, CA$161,000–$241,400 / yearBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 12 years of relevant Ground and Flight test military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 10 years of relevant Ground and Flight test military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 8 years of relevant Ground and Flight test military / professional experience. Coordinate ground test engineering and operations, aircraft modifications for testing, frequent interaction with Engineering in Rancho Bernardo, Space Park, El Segundo, and Palmdale, ensuring cost and schedule performance targets are met.
Senior Principal Test Engineer Northrop Grumman CorpSenior Principal Test EngineerSan Diego, CA$129,300–$193,900 / yearBasic Qualifications: Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant Ground and Flight test military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant Ground and Flight test military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant Ground and Flight test military / professional experience. Coordinate ground test engineering and operations, aircraft modifications for testing, frequent interaction with Engineering in Rancho Bernardo, Space Park, El Segundo, and Palmdale, ensuring cost and schedule performance targets are met.
Senior Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security (San Diego CA) Northrop Grumman CorpSenior Principal Engineer Software - Cyber Security (San Diego CA)San Diego, CA$142,200–$213,400 / yearRoles and Responsibilities will include: Ensure system designs and implementations are consistent with policies, requirements, and directives, including compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmark, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) and Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP). Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
Staff Engineer Electrical-Active Top Secret Clearance Required Northrop Grumman CorpStaff Engineer Electrical-Active Top Secret Clearance RequiredSan Diego, CA$177,000–$265,600 / yearBasic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience. Roles and Responsibilities will include: Working with System Test Engineers, Test IPT Leadership, Lab Operations Leadership, and Test Planning & Execution (TP&E) teams to successfully plan and execute scheduled test efforts.
Senior Software QA Engineer, Avionics Platform FirestormSenior Software QA Engineer, Avionics PlatformSan Diego, CaliforniaFirestorm’s Avionics Platform team builds the software platform that flies our vehicles: flight computers and peripheral controllers running embedded Linux and RTOS stacks; middleware and Linux services; low-level drivers and HALs; and the critical interfaces that connect autonomy, payloads, and comms. You’ll blend expert exploratory/system testing with targeted automation across HIL/SIL rigs, exercising real buses (CAN/CAN-FD, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet) and stressing links (MAVLink, Tactical Data Links, etc.) under real-world fault conditions.
Applied AI & Optimization Engineer FirestormApplied AI & Optimization EngineerSan Diego, CaliforniaThe Software Integration & Operations department owns the software layer that spans factory floor to cloud - the applications, automation, edge systems, and intelligence that make it possible to iterate product designs, automate advanced manufacturing, and scale production with uncompromising quality and rigor. To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Network Engineer (Old Town San Diego) FgsNetwork Engineer (Old Town San Diego)San Diego, CaliforniaCollaborate with other NAVAIR-sponsored project engineers at NIWC-PAC, particularly on those matters that affect the design, operation, and modernization of critical network infrastructure shared by multiple manned and unmanned air platforms. Maintain the San Diego commercial satellite communications test facility (“Test Access Point Name (APN)”) in a high state of readiness to support over-the-air Inmarsat communications tests from Boeing and other primary airframe integrators.
Senior Electrical Engineer, Advanced Projects FirestormSenior Electrical Engineer, Advanced ProjectsSan Diego, CaliforniaTo conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. US Salary Range: $135,000 - $165,000 USD The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs.
NewManufacturing Engineer - Quality Engineering GKN Aerospace ServicesManufacturing Engineer - Quality EngineeringEl Cajon, CA$95,000–$100,000 / yearExperience with AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI), knowledge of special processes (e.g., heat treat, welding, NDT, plating), and familiarity with statistical tools and Minitab or equivalent software. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams to drive defect prevention, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.
NewEngineer, State Estimation (Dallas/San Diego/Boston/ DC/ San Fran) Shield AIEngineer, State Estimation (Dallas/San Diego/Boston/ DC/ San Fran)San Diego, CAYou will help design real‑time sensor processing pipelines, integrate multi‑sensor data for robust state estimation, and collaborate closely with autonomy researchers, software engineers, and hardware teams to ensure high system performance and reliability. Job DescriptionAs a State Estimation Engineer, you will play a critical role on the GNC team, contributing to the development, optimization, and deployment of advanced sensor fusion and navigation algorithms for autonomous UAV operations in dynamic and contested environments.
NewStaff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack Designer Shield AIStaff Engineer, Power System Battery Pack DesignerSan Diego, CA$150,000–$220,000 / yearDeploy high voltage batteries (270 V and higher) to support a power system on the order of 100 kW.Design, develop, and integrate state‑of‑the‑art high‑power systems tailored for optimal performance and reliability in harsh environments (high altitude, radiation, etc.).Execute make/buy trades that align with a long‑term development roadmap. Temporary employee offer: 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.
NewLead Tactical Autonomy Engineer Shield AILead Tactical Autonomy EngineerSan Diego, CAThe role involves designing algorithms for unmanned aircraft, implementing complex software, and ensuring seamless integration across multidisciplinary teams. Shield AI, a defense-tech leader based in San Diego, is seeking a seasoned software engineer specializing in tactical autonomy.
NewSenior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Design Shield AISenior Staff Engineer, Mechanical DesignSan Diego, CAWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. You will help architect new products, perform the detailed design of complex electro‑mechanical assemblies, and will use best in class design and analysis tools.
NewSenior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications Systems Shield AISenior Staff Engineer, GCS / Communications SystemsSan Diego, CAJob Description:We are seeking a GCS / Communications Systems Engineer to lead the development, integration, and validation of ground control station and communication architectures supporting advanced military aircraft and autonomous systems. This role directly impacts mission effectiveness, command and control reliability, platform connectivity, and operational resiliency by ensuring robust communication between air, ground, and distributed mission systems.
NewStaff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness Design Shield AIStaff Engineer, Mechanical - Harness DesignSan Diego, CATemporary 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. Shield AI is seeking a Staff Harness Design Engineer with deep expertise in harness design to support the development of our next-generation autonomous UAV platform.
NewPrincipal Power Electronics Engineer Flight Systems The Rundown AIPrincipal Power Electronics Engineer Flight SystemsSan Diego, CAA pioneering aerospace innovation company in California seeks a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the design of power electronics for the X-BAT aircraft. The role requires over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on high and low voltage systems.
Staff Flight Sciences Engineer ReaxiomaticStaff Flight Sciences EngineerSan Diego, CAResponsibilities include developing analytical packages that support certification or experimental approval pathways, identifying potential regulatory constraints early, and working with both regulators and internal engineering teams to resolve issues without unnecessarily slowing development. Demonstrated ability to answer engineering questions using disciplined analytical reasoning, including hand calculations and simplified models, and to apply higher-order analysis methods only when warranted.
Staff Avionics Systems Engineer ReaxiomaticStaff Avionics Systems EngineerSan Diego, CAThe work will require pulling together COTS and custom components across RF, compute, data handling, sensing, power, wiring, and command-and-control interfaces; integrating those components into a larger aircraft or mission system; and producing architectures that are simple, inspectable, maintainable, and credible to internal engineering teams and external stakeholders. Deep practical understanding of one or more avionics-relevant subsystems, such as command and data handling, RF communications, LOS/BLOS data links, embedded compute, power management, sensing, wire harnessing, or aircraft electrical integration.
NewSenior Systems Engineer (R5443) Shield AI IncSenior Systems Engineer (R5443)San Diego, CA$98,000–$140,000 / yearThe Senior Systems Administrator partners with Infrastructure, Networking, Security, and Engineering teams to deliver operational excellence, improve system reliability, automate administrative processes, and support strategic IT initiatives. This role designs, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots enterprise systems across cloud, endpoint, identity, server, and collaboration platforms while ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable services.
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5193) Shield AI IncSenior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5193)San Diego, CA$233,760–$350,640 / yearYou'll partner closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), engineering leadership, customer/program offices, and operational users to ensure Expeditionary autonomy continues to evolve while remaining reliable in operational environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware - for U.S. and international defense customers.
Senior Staff Engineer, Systems (SD/TX/DC) Shield AI IncSenior Staff Engineer, Systems (SD/TX/DC)CA$170,000–$250,000 / yearThis role directly impacts mission readiness, combat effectiveness, aircraft survivability, and program execution by ensuring weapon systems are successfully integrated, tested, and fielded to operational users. Lead integration of weapon systems, stores management systems, and avionics interfaces while coordinating across software, avionics, flight sciences, mechanical design, and test teams.
Senior Staff Engineer, Survivability (R4606) Shield AI IncSenior Staff Engineer, Survivability (R4606)CA$170,000–$250,000 / yearLead or support signature testing efforts, including indoor and outdoor RCS range tests, validation campaigns, and supplier-level hardware evaluations. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5162) Shield AI IncSenior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R5162)San Diego, CA$166,632–$249,948 / yearAs a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and is passionate about building systems that matter.
Senior Staff Engineer, Electrical (R5116) Shield AI IncSenior Staff Engineer, Electrical (R5116)San Diego, CA$170,000–$260,000 / yearA track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within hardware development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and aircraft reliability.
Senior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R4721) Shield AI IncSenior Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer (R4721)San Diego, CA$166,632–$249,948 / yearAs a senior member of the Mechanical Engineering team, you will own the design and development of high-performance structural systems, from clean-sheet concepts to production-ready hardware. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AIs technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5208) Shield AI IncSenior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5208)San Diego, CA$163,200–$244,800 / yearIn this role, you'll develop new autonomy capabilities - including mission behaviors, platform-specific control (including VTOL transitions), multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy - and own major features from software-in-the-loop, to hardware-in-the-loop, to vehicle-in-the-loop, to live flight test. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware - for U.S. and international defense customers.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5208) Shield AI IncStaff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Expeditionary (R5208)San Diego, CA$195,200–$292,800 / yearWe combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., ViDAR, ATR), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on these platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware - for U.S. and international defense customers. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface.
Senior Mechanical Engineer Structural Design R4443 Shield AI IncSenior Mechanical Engineer Structural Design R4443San Diego, CAPerform linear structural and stress analysis using FEA tools under defined loading conditions, with guidance from senior engineers as needed. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AIs technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Principal Engineer, Survivability (R4608) Shield AI IncPrincipal Engineer, Survivability (R4608)CA$200,000–$310,000 / yearLead or support signature testing efforts, including indoor and outdoor RCS range tests, validation campaigns, and supplier-level hardware evaluations. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.
Senior Engineer, XBAT Simulation Modeling (R4546) (TX/SD/BOS) Shield AI IncSenior Engineer, XBAT Simulation Modeling (R4546) (TX/SD/BOS)San Diego, CA$105,000–$155,000 / yearYou'll design, build, and scale novel aircraft subsystem models, develop infrastructure that enables automated testing for our XBAT product line, and perform verification and validation of simulation pipelines. As a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will be dedicated to Shield AI's next-generation aircraft program, contributing to our modeling and simulation tooling pipeline.