Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053)

shieldai· Applications Engineering
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📍 Washington, DCFull Time Employee💰 USD 130K–280K

About this role

Shield 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.  Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an Autonomy Applications Engineer, Learning & Development to help accelerate customer adoption of Hivemind through world-class technical training and enablement. This is a highly technical, customer-facing role for someone who is equally comfortable mastering complex autonomy software, building cutting-edge training content, and leading in-person training engagements with customer engineers and technical stakeholders.  In this role, you will become a deep expert in the Hivemind software stack and serve as a trusted resource for customers learning to build autonomy with Hivemind. You will develop and maintain training materials, deliver instructor-led training, and help translate product complexity into clear, effective, mission-relevant learning experiences.  You will also work closely with internal engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to ensure training content stays aligned with the latest product capabilities and field feedback. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching, building, and solving technical problems at the intersection of software, autonomy, and customer success.  This role includes approximately 30% travel for customer site visits specifically to facilitate in-person training engagements.

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What is the salary for the Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) position at shieldai is USD 130K–280K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) position at shieldai located?
This Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) role at shieldai is based in Washington, DC. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) role in the Applications Engineering department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) at shieldai belong to?
This Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) position is part of the Applications Engineering department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) job at shieldai posted?
This Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053) position at shieldai was posted on May 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Applications Engineer, Learning & Development- Open Level (R5053)
shieldai · 💰 USD 130K–280K
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