Senior Director, V-BAT Engineering & Autonomy

Shield AI seeks a Senior Director of Engineering to lead the V-BAT Group 3 UAS program. The role directs flight software, autonomy, GNC, ground systems, aircraft, and payloads for a globally deployed autonomous aircraft. Candidates should demonstrate deep technical breadth and a proven ability to build and scale fast-changing, mission-driven teams. The ideal candidate will align engineering vision with program roadmap, manage technical and program risk, and partner across executives, suppliers,