The posting, in Shield AI's own words
archived Sep 8, 2026Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
What you'll do:
As a contributor to the Australian Engineering group, you will be responsible for: Capturing end‑to‑end system requirements for Hivemind Vision Systems and integrated autonomy solutions. Supporting the design and development of system architectures spanning perception, autonomy, and mission‑level workflows. Using MBSE tools to document, maintain, and extend existing architecture models supporting new integrations, capabilities, and customer requirements. Developing and maintaining models using UML, SysML, and/or UPDM. creating SysML models with emphasis on system decomposition, functional flows, interfaces, and system behavior. Collaborating with subject‑matter experts to improve tooling, automation, and connections between system models and codebases. Supporting the evolution and execution of the systems engineering process across the Australian engineering organization. Engaging cross‑functionally with product management, program management, engineering, and business development teams. Reporting status, risks, accomplishments, and expectations to senior engineering and program leadership.
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Required qualifications:
A minimum of 7 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years with a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent practical experience. B.S. degree in a STEM field (e.g., Systems, Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering). Experience with systems engineering practices, including writing, structuring, and verifying requirements. Experience with MBSE and system‑modeling workflows. Experience working on cross‑functional technical teams. Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Highly organized, methodical, and comfortable managing detailed technical information. Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, parts lists, wiring diagrams, and schematics. A demonstrated track record of integrity, high standards, teamwork, and professionalism.