Director of Production (R4782)
Shield AI · Dallas, TX · Aircraft Operations Division
principal
software engineering
Site Reliability Engineer
management
· Posted May 14, 2026
$190,000 – $290,000
USD per-year-salary
About this role
Shield AI is hiring a principal-level Site Reliability Engineer in the software engineering function based in Dallas, TX. Compensation is listed at $190,000–$290,000 per-year-salary.
- Role
- Site Reliability Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Management
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Department
- Aircraft Operations Division
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
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Job description
from Shield AI careersFounded 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:
Do you thrive at the intersection of high-stakes execution and advanced technology? Shield AI is seeking a Director of Production to lead our U.S.-based manufacturing operations and help scale the future of autonomous defense systems. You’ll drive execution across factory floor operations, partner cross-functionally with quality, engineering and supply chain teams, and ensure our production systems are ready for what’s next.
We're looking for a bold, hands-on leader who can inspire teams, architect production systems, and scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission in mind.
We're looking for a bold, hands-on leader who can inspire teams, architect production systems, and scale operations with intensity, precision, and a clear mission in mind.
What you'll do:
- Architect and execute forward-looking production plans that balance scale, agility, and quality—all while meeting demanding cost and delivery goals.
- Drive aircraft production capabilities, implementing systems, processes, and staffing to support rapid growth.
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