Senior Director, Avionics Engineering (R3401)

Senior Director, Avionics Engineering (R3401) Join to apply for the Senior Director, Avionics Engineering (R3401) role at Shield AI. 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 aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. Shield AI has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia). For more information, visit Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram. Job Description Shield AI is redefining autonomous aviation with cutting-edge AI and GPS/RF-denied navigation technologies. We’re building a next-generation aircraft like no other—one that will push the boundaries of innovation and performance. We’re looking for a Senior Director of Avionics to take ownership of all aspects of the avionics system and lead our engineering team from concept to production. What you'll do Own the avionics system. Define and execute the vision of our next generation aircraft from concept through production Build, lead, and mentor a world-class avionics engineering team Establish and enforce appropriate design processes Maintain technical excellence—implement rigorous design processes and ensure compliance with industry standards Ensure system performance meets requirements and design expectations Collaborate cross-functionally with Shield’s core teams, such as engineering, production, supply chain, business development, and program management Engage with external partners – coordinate with vendors and engineering teams as needed Required qualifications 10+ years of aerospace engineering experience, ideally with a strong background in avionics system design and integration 4+ years of leadership experience Strong technical fundamentals Knowledge of industry standards, including DO and MIL-STD avionics design and certification processes Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Salary: $236,403 - $354,605 a year Seniority and employment details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Software Development 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17