Staff Field Solutions Engineer, X-BAT

Job overview

The Staff Field Solutions Engineer, X-BAT role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $180,000–$280,000 per year in on-target earnings. Shield AI develops intelligent systems intended to protect service members and civilians. The role serves as a technical lead for pre-sales and early-stage capture for an advanced aircraft program. It translates customer mission needs into requirements and program strategies, aligns product direction with those needs, and supports technical engagement with government and international stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead technical pre-sales engagements for an advanced aircraft platform
• collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, and Product Management on product definition and capability priorities
• support early-phase domestic and international capture
• translate customer needs into system requirements, roadmaps, and program strategies
• develop technical narratives and proposal materials
• build relationships with customer technical stakeholders
• assess market signals, competitors, and technical feasibility
• represent Shield AI’s solution suite.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff field solutions engineer

x-bat

washington dc

shield ai

defense technology

aerospace

technical sales

government stakeholders

aircraft systems

pre-sales

capture support

on-target earnings $180k–$280k

security clearance required or obtainable

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The full-time regular employee offer package lists bonus, benefits, and equity
• part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

The posting describes the pay range as on-target earnings and lists bonus, benefits, and equity in the full-time regular employee offer package; part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the employer

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