staff software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Mar 25, 2026
$166,632 – $249,948
USD per-year-salary

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a staff-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Dallas, TX. The posting calls out experience with Agile, Compliance. Compensation is listed at $166,632–$249,948 per-year-salary.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
staff
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Dallas, TX
Department
X-BAT Division
Posted
Mar 25, 2026

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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 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 are looking for a Senior Staff Electromechanical Engineer to join our team, focused on the design and integration of avionics systems and driving designs from concept to production. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in cross-functional collaboration, and are passionate about building high-performance avionics systems, we want to hear from you. 

What you'll do:

  • Design complex electro-mechanical solutions for avionics packaging, electrical interconnects, thermal management, and aircraft integration
  • Perform structural, preliminary thermal, and modal analyses for avionics to ensure survivability in harsh environments
  • Ensure avionics meet performance, safety, environmental, and EMI/EMC compliance standards, including DO-160, DO-254, DO-178C, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on Shield AI careers →
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