Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004)
shieldai· Customer Operations
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 a Senior Mission Systems Engineer to serve as the mission systems SME for the V-BAT Fleet Support team. In this role, you will own customer-facing engineering support for payload system issues, transponder system issues, emerging mission-technology integrations, and systems that communicate with external sources or provide data externally.
You will serve as the bridge between Fleet Support and the mission systems, payload, software, electrical, and communications engineering teams to ensure customers receive expert engineering support for mission-critical capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) position at shieldai is USD 140K–210K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) position at shieldai located?
This Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) role at shieldai is based in Dallas, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) role in the Customer Operations department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) at shieldai belong to?
This Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) position is part of the Customer Operations department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) position at shieldai?
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When was the Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) job at shieldai posted?
This Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004) position at shieldai was posted on Jun 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Engineer, Mission Systems - Fleet Support (R5004)
shieldai · 💰 USD 140K–210K
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