Chief Engineer, Autonomy — Space Domain (R5150) at Shield AI in Washington, D.C. is closed. It closed on Nov 13, 2026 and it no longer takes applications.
About the role
ensures that autonomy performs reliably across multi-constellation and multi-orbit mission environments, supports resilient operation in constrained or contested conditions, and delivers usable information to mission users at operational tempo. This is not a research position. This is a position focused on delivering mission-ready autonomy systems that perform in real-world operational environments. What You'll Do…
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