Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead (R5265)
Dallas, Texas · Staff+ · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$210kDetected 7 days ago
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Shield AI's AI Manufacturing roadmap.
- Partner with software and data teams to turn operational challenges into scalable technical solutions.
- Lead the deployment, configuration, and continuous improvement of Shield AI's Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Drive integration between MES, ERP, PLM, QMS, factory automation systems, and manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and execute Shield AI's Digital Factory roadmap.
- Lead automation initiatives across manufacturing, inspection, testing, and material flow.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in digital manufacturing, manufacturing systems, industrial automation, software-enabled operations, or Industry 4.0 environments.
- Experience implementing manufacturing software systems such as MES, QMS, maintenance, analytics, or automation platforms.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial controls, factory automation, and manufacturing data systems.
- Develop the data ecosystem required to support AI, automation, analytics, and future autonomous manufacturing capabilities.
Nice to have
- Aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, electronics, or other high-complexity manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting greenfield factory launches or large-scale factory transformations.
- Knowledge of AS9100, or other highly controlled manufacturing systems.
- Most companies are still trying to digitize their factories.
- Full-time regular employee offer package:
- Temporary employee offer package:
- All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
- Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
Skills
- Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.
- For more information, visit www.shield.ai.
- Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
- Build the AI Factory of the Future
Compensation
- 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.
Benefits
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Evaluate emerging technologies including machine vision, digital twins, autonomous inspection, and next-generation manufacturing systems.
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