Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards
About this role
Shield AI is hiring a full-time Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards to lead technical operations in Seattle, Washington. This senior leadership role suits an experienced engineering professional ready to shape the future of intelligent defense systems and operational rigor.
Role Overview
Shield AI seeks a senior technical leader to define and operationalize company-wide engineering design standards. This position focuses on building consistency, scalability, and rigor across multiple engineering disciplines. Operating as a high-impact individual contributor, the selected candidate will elevate engineering quality standards while maintaining fast execution speeds for next-generation defense technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Skills and Tools
Salary and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $209,197 to $313,795 USD per year.
About the Company
Defense, operating as Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense technology enterprise with a mission to protect service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The organization creates advanced products such as Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With a global footprint spanning the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, Shield AI supports critical operations worldwide.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page at shield.ai to submit an application for this role.
Questions candidates ask
What is the location of the Director, Engineering Excellence & Design Standards role?
The position is based in Seattle, Washington.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary ranges from $209,197 to $313,795 USD per year.
Is this a remote position?
No, this is a full-time employee position located on-site in Seattle, Washington.
What is the primary focus of the role?
The role focuses on defining and operationalizing engineering design standards, driving consistency, rigor, and scalability across design, analysis, certification, CAD, documentation, and configuration management.
How can I apply for this job?
Candidates can apply directly on the official company careers page at shield.ai.