Staff Engineer, Mission Systems

Job overview

The Staff Engineer, Mission Systems role is onsite in Dallas, TX. The posting lists annual compensation of $180,000–$260,000. Shield AI develops defense technology, including autonomy software and unmanned aircraft, with a mission to protect service members and civilians using intelligent systems. The engineer leads end-to-end mission-systems engineering for advanced unmanned aircraft, shaping architectures and requirements and overseeing integration through flight test and fielding. The work helps ensure aircraft systems meet mission performance, safety, airworthiness, and compliance objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead mission-system architecture, requirements development, and integration for payloads, avionics, and weapons
• serve as a technical subject matter expert
• conduct trade studies and system-of-systems analysis
• oversee integration and test campaigns from hardware-in-the-loop through flight test
• ensure compliance with applicable standards
• coordinate with program management to meet technical maturity gates
• interface with customers, partners, and suppliers on requirements and certifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff engineer, mission systems

dallas tx

shield ai

$180,000–$260,000/year

unmanned aircraft

mission systems

avionics integration

payloads and weapons

flight test

systems engineering

secret clearance

defense technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time regular employee package includes bonus, benefits, and equity
• temporary benefits may apply after 60 days. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field, relevant aerospace or defense experience, mission-systems integration experience, and active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. The posting describes a full-time regular employee package and a separate temporary employee package; part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.