principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership 2+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Feb 19, 2026
$91,660 – $137,490
USD per-year-salary

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Dallas, TX. The posting calls out experience with Ray, Security, Embedded Systems and roughly 2+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $91,660–$137,490 per-year-salary.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Dallas, TX
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
V-BAT Division
Posted
Feb 19, 2026
AI Summary
Failure analysis engineer investigating avionics hardware failures including PCBAs, harnesses, and connectors. Conducts root cause analysis, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and drives corrective actions. Requires electrical engineering background, 2+ years failure analysis experience, and strong hands-on debugging skills.

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Job description

from Shield AI careers
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 pioneering AI pilots for aircraft that protect service members and civilians—pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight. V-BAT is designed for deployment in the most demanding, high-stakes environments. 
 
We are looking for a failure analysis engineer to join our team, focused on the design, integration and troubleshooting of electronics systems critical to our aircraft. This role is perfect for an engineer with a solid foundation in power systems, embedded systems who is eager to grow, own challenging projects, and see their work move rapidly from concept to flight. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to help build the future of autonomous aviation, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

  • Perform failure analysis investigations for avionics hardware, including: PCBAs (digital, analog, power, mixed signal), harnesses, connectors, and interconnects
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