Staff Network Engineer

Shield AI, established in 2015, is an innovative defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent autonomous systems. As a Staff Network Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing network infrastructure for aircraft platforms operating in challenging environments.

The position demands expertise in network architecture for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), focusing on maintaining reliable communication between compute nodes, enabling high-bandwidth payload operations, and ensuring secure ground station communications. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in contested, GNSS-denied environments, making this role both challenging and impactful.

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring you to design network architectures, implement communication protocols, and optimize performance for various mission profiles. You'll be working with state-of-the-art technology, including the V-BAT UAS platform, and integrating with multiple external networks including ground-based radio and satellites.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced network engineer who wants to make a difference in defense technology. You'll be part of a growing company with offices across the globe, including San Diego, Dallas, Washington D.C., Abu Dhabi, Kyiv, and Melbourne. The position offers competitive compensation ($139,538 - $209,306) plus bonus, benefits, and equity.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in network protocols, cybersecurity, and software development, combined with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of shipping products. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the safety and effectiveness of military and civilian operations worldwide.