Shield AI · 23 hours ago
Engineer I, GNC
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$116K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The role involves designing, developing, and optimizing flight control systems for advanced unmanned VTOL vehicles while working on an agile team focused on pushing the boundaries of state-of-the-art technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize flight control systems for a family of advanced unmanned VTOL vehicles
Execute simulations and real-world tests of VTOL vehicles
Extract linear aircraft state space models from nonlinear models
Update system models leveraging system identification techniques, both offline and online
Root-cause, triage, and resolve flight control system defects
Improve test infrastructure, including improvements to unit test coverage, simulation fidelity, analysis tools, etc
Support roadmapping and planning for next-generation flight control systems
Work with hardware teams to design and select servos, propulsion systems, inertial navigation systems, air data units, vision-based navigation systems, etc
Qualification
Required
BS or higher in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering with a focus on Control Systems
Experience tuning and optimizing control systems in simulation and real-world for stability and performance
Experience with C++ in a production environment
Experience with data analysis tools
Passion for solving complex problems in a fast-moving environment
Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Preferred
Two years or more of professional experience in the area of robotics, vehicle dynamics modeling, aircraft flight controls, or simulation
Experience with C++ 17 or newer
Familiarity with git, bash, Python
Familiarity with best practices for software engineering, such as test-driven development, continuous integration & delivery, containerization, etc
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hanwha Aerospace,L3Harris TechnologiesHercules CapitalRiot Ventures,US Innovative Technology Fund
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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