Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description:Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs. What you'll do: - Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures. - Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release. - Perform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed. - Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces. - Support structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification. - Generate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards. - Partner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment. - Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively. - Continuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization. Required qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline. - 2+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures. - Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments. - Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths. - Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar). - Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles. - Strong written and verbal technical communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments - Ability to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired Preferred qualifications: - M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. - Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs. - Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA). - Experience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration. - Exposure to composite design and manufacturing methods. - Experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis #LI-MS1 #LB Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description:Our Applications Engineers are highly technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments. In this role, you will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, provide technical expertise and customer support during deployment, and ensure successful integration of Hivemind. You’ll also collaborate internally with engineering teams to develop and test new autonomy capabilities. This role is travel-intensive, with frequent trips, often international, and sometimes lasting multiple weeks, to work directly alongside customers on-site. What you'll do: - Deploy with customers on site globally (~50% travel) to support software integration and development activities.  - Become an expert user of the Hivemind enterprise software stack and its various autonomy modules.  - Provide technical support and training to customers on use of Hivemind.  - Develop AI & Autonomy applications using the Shield AI enterprise software development kit. - Assist the sales team in pre-sales activities, e.g., demos, conferences, immersions - Assist in post-sales deployment and integration of Shield AI enterprise software products.  - Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials.  - Help customers debug software/API integration issues.  - Collaborate with the product engineering team to address customer feedback and improve products. Required qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 3+ years of industry experience, OR  - Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 1+ years of industry experience. - Strong technical background in software engineering.  - Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code.  - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.  - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications: - Experience in the defense, aviation, or robotics industry.  - Prior experience as a customer-facing solutions engineer, application engineer, or sales engineer. - Experience operating in a fast-paced, startup-like, environment. - Advanced technical degree, especially in robotics or autonomy related fields #LI-FB1 #LB Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Job Description:Shield AI is seeking an Aerostructures Design Engineer II to support the development of structural components for our next-generation autonomous aircraft. As a key contributor on the Mechanical Engineering team, you will design and develop high-performance structural components from concept through production release. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure structural integrity, manufacturability, and system integration across one of the most advanced autonomous aircraft platforms being built today. This role is ideal for an aerospace mechanical engineer who thrives in hands-on design environments and is eager to take increasing ownership of flight-critical designs. What you'll do: - Design and develop structural components and assemblies for Shield AI’s next-generation UAV platform, supporting both primary and secondary aircraft structures. - Execute all stages of the design lifecycle including conceptual development, initial CAD modeling, detailed design, and drawing release. - Perform hand calculations for stress or strain with limited basic FEA analysis, with guidance from senior engineers as needed. - Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, payload, and manufacturing teams to support system integration across airframe interfaces. - Support structural validation efforts including coupon testing, subcomponent testing, and system-level verification. - Generate high-quality design documentation, drawings, interface definitions, and analysis reports in compliance with aerospace standards. - Partner with manufacturing and flight test teams to resolve build issues and support hardware through test and deployment. - Participate in design reviews and technical discussions, presenting work clearly and incorporating feedback effectively. - Continuously improve personal technical depth in structural layout, joints, fasteners, tolerancing, and structural optimization. Required qualifications: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline. - 2+ years of experience in aircraft structural design or closely related aerospace structures. - Experience designing and releasing structural components in development or production environments. - Working knowledge of composite and metallic structures, including fasteners, bonded joints, and load paths. - Proficiency in CAD tools (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar). - Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stackups, and DFMA principles. - Strong written and verbal technical communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-ownership engineering environments - Ability to get a S//SAR level security clearance desired Preferred qualifications: - M.S. degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. - Experience supporting UAV, DoD, or aerospace vehicle programs. - Familiarity with aerospace standards (MIL-STD, ASME Y14.5, FAA). - Experience supporting hardware through test, failure analysis, and design iteration. - Exposure to composite design and manufacturing methods. - Experience using FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN, or similar) for linear structural analysis #LI-MS1 #LB Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Role Description Break new ground by building a next-generation SaaS platform that transforms how organizations engage, communicate, and scale. As a Lead Product Engineer, you will shape the technical vision, establish engineering excellence, and create secure, AI-enabled solutions designed for enterprise growth. This is a rare opportunity to build from first principles while advancing a long-term global career with Emapta, created for top 1% talent seeking meaningful impact and world-class opportunities. Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years of experience architecting and building production-grade SaaS applications - Proven expertise in designing scalable, multi-tenant SaaS architectures from first principles - Strong ability to make strategic architectural decisions that balance immediate delivery with long-term scalability - Hands-on experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, or similar platforms to accelerate software development - Advanced proficiency in TypeScript, React/Next.js, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, or the ability to quickly demonstrate TypeScript proficiency from a comparable modern technology stack - Strong expertise in multi-tenant architecture, REST APIs, webhooks, third-party integrations, background job processing, and cloud-based services - Proven ability to write high-quality production code while owning architecture, engineering standards, testing, and deployment - Strong understanding of security, privacy, compliance, access control, and audit-ready software development practices - Strong product and user experience mindset with the ability to build intuitive, user-friendly interfaces - Excellent written English communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and architectural trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders - Proven ability to collaborate with founders and business leaders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions - Experience building commercial SaaS products is required; agency or outsourced maintenance backgrounds are not preferred - Fundraising technology experience is an advantage but not required Requirements - Architect and build scalable multi-tenant SaaS foundations, including authentication, role-based access, permissions, and audit trails - Design and implement enterprise-grade security, privacy, compliance, access control, and audit-ready capabilities - Develop configurable workflow engines that support multi-step supporter journeys and rule-driven conversations - Build and enhance messaging platforms supporting SMS while establishing scalable foundations for future channels, including MMS and WhatsApp - Develop integration frameworks for third-party fundraising platforms and CRM systems, including API synchronization, webhook processing, retry logic, and idempotent operations - Build data, analytics, and reporting capabilities that transform supporter activity into actionable business insights - Integrate AI capabilities using responsible engineering practices, real-time data grounding, strong guardrails, and human-in-the-loop validation - Ensure platform scalability, resilience, observability, monitoring, automated testing, and deployment excellence Key Deliverables - Within 30 Days: - Gain a thorough understanding of the business, product, and technical landscape - Complete a comprehensive audit of the foundation codebase and system architecture - Establish engineering standards and define the long-term technical direction - Within 90 Days: - Deliver a production-ready multi-tenant SaaS foundation - Implement secure client and user management, supporter data management, SMS messaging, and workflow automation - Launch end-to-end product functionality with hardened code, comprehensive testing, and readiness for independent security review - Within 6 Months: - Launch the first production deployment supporting a live client program - Deliver messaging capabilities, human-in-the-loop AI, fundraising integrations, and core reporting features - Establish scalable, production-ready platform foundations that support long-term growth and future expansion Benefits - Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent - Competitive Salary Package - Day Shift schedule - Fixed weekends off - Permanent WFH arrangement - Milestone bonuses with additional rewards for exceptional performance - Fully customized Emapta laptop with peripherals - Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.) - Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses - Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer! - Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!) - Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization - Standard government and Emapta benefits - Five (5) days of paid Service Incentive Leave (SIL) annually - Fun engagement activities for employees - Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams - Career growth opportunities - Diverse and supportive work environment