Air Vehicle Lead, Chief Engineer is open at Shield AI in Seattle, Washington. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $235K. Posted on Sep 29, 2026, and still on Shield AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Are you a passionate and innovative aerospace engineering leader looking to develop next-generation autonomous aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world and work alongside mission-driven, values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you. As the Air Vehicle Lead for a new aircraft program you will serve as the senior technical leader responsible for the design, development…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Shield AI’s careers page.
Hiring at Shield AI
Shield AI has 661 open roles right now, 17 of them remote. Most are in Engineering, Operations and Marketing & Community. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $214K. See all its roles
