Shield AI · 10 hours ago
Staff Engineer, Software Systems (R4445)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Staff Engineer, Software Systems will contribute to the design of integrated solutions for the Hivemind autonomy software, collaborating with various teams to define system architectures and requirements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end system requirements, from solution level to specific implementations of software
Support the design & development process for the software system architecture
Use MBSE tools to document, maintain & extend existing architecture in support of new integrations & capabilities
Develop and maintain models using Unified Modeling Language (UML), Systems Modeling Language (SysML), and/or Unified Profile for DoDAF/MODAF (UPDM)
Develop SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functions, interfaces, and behavior
Collaborate with SMEs for improved tooling and connection to code for automated system models
Lead cross-functional teams on projects
Collaborate to define implementations of the systems engineering processes
Engage cross functionally with product management, program management, mechanical engineering, embedded engineering, business development, and other company leaders
Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years and a Master's degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering)
Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements
Experience with MBSE and related efforts
Experience working in cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
Organized and methodical
Software engineer experience in C++ and/or Python
Experience in reading, interpreting, and applying engineering drawings, including assembly drawings, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Expertise with MBSE, inclusive of use of Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL)
Expertise with Requirement & Design decomposition
Experience in any/all of the following: Autonomy, Aircraft, Unmanned Vehicles
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
Recent News
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