Shield AI · 22 hours ago
Manager, Electrical Engineering (R4191)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking an Engineering Manager for Electrical Engineering to lead a team developing and integrating avionics and electrical systems for their next-generation aircraft, X-BAT.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Lead aircraft and ground vehicle integration of custom electronics, sensors, actuators, payloads, and other flight critical sub-systems
Demonstrate cross-functional ownership engaging with all X-BAT teams. Including manufacturing, operators, supplier development engineering, supply chain, mechanical, thermal, etc
Contribute to aircraft and ground vehicle architecture design
Drive design and execution of flight critical custom avionics
Build, lead, and mentor a world-class avionics engineering team
Establish and enforce appropriate design processes
Maintain technical excellence—implement rigorous design processes and ensure compliance with industry standards
Work in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer
3+ years of lead/manager experience
Strong technical fundamentals
Experience with custom electronics design and system level integration
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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