Senior Manager, Vehicle Engineering (R4283)
Company: Shield AI
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a
venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting
service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its
products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise,
and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities
across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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. We are seeking an experienced
Senior Manager of Vehicle Engineering to lead the design and
development of scalable, high-quality software solutions for the
VBAT and XBAT programs. In this role, you will define architectural
standards, guide engineering teams, evaluate technologies, and
ensure that our systems are robust, secure, and aligned with
long-term business goals. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Design and document
end-to-end software architecture for complex aircraft and ground
station systems. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and
stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical
solutions. Establish architecture guidelines, coding standards, and
best practices across development teams. Evaluate and recommend
tools, frameworks, and platforms that support product scalability
and performance. Create architectural diagrams, system models, data
flows, and integration patterns. Conduct technical reviews and
provide mentorship to engineering teams to ensure architectural
alignment. Lead prototyping efforts to validate new technologies
and architectural approaches. Ensure security, compliance, and
performance considerations are integrated into design decisions.
Troubleshoot critical issues and guide teams in resolving
architectural bottlenecks. Stay updated on emerging trends in
software engineering, cloud technologies, and system design.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer
Science, Engineering, or related field. 10 years of software
development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or
architectural role. Strong expertise in one or more programming
languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript). Proven
experience designing aircraft software systems for both safety
critical and secure applications Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines,
DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code tools. Excellent
communication and documentation skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Background
in high-availability, high-throughput systems. Knowledge of DOD
reference architectures. Prior experience in leading
cross-functional technical initiatives. Strong problem-solving and
analytical thinking. Comfortable presenting technical concepts to
both technical and non-technical audiences. Strategic mindset with
a focus on long-term system sustainability. Full-time regular
employee offer package: Pay within range listed Bonus Benefits
Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed
above temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of
employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of
factors including but not limited to skill set, level of
experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work
location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and
possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees
are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent
acquisition representative for more information. Shield AI is proud
to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action
employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity
regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender
identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special
need that requires accommodation, please let us know. We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
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