Deputy Chief Engineer, X-BAT 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 Oct 22, 2026, and still on Shield AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Are you an experienced aircraft-development leader looking to help build a new class of autonomous combat aircraft? Are you energized by technically difficult problems, rapid execution, and the opportunity to redefine airpower? Shield AI may be the place for you. The Deputy Chief Engineer for X-BAT will report to the Air Vehicle Lead / Chief Engineer X-BAT and serve as their primary technical deputy across the…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Shield AI’s careers page.
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