At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead autonomy deployments for unmanned aircraft and shape defence architectures.
- Company: Shield AI, a pioneering tech company in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in defence technology and lead innovative teams.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in autonomy/UAS and strong leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 120000 £ per year.
Shield AI in the United Kingdom seeks a Chief Engineer to lead autonomy deployments for unmanned aircraft from group 2 to group 5.
You will shape defense architectures, set technical objectives, and ensure high-quality deliverables across Hivemind Autonomy programs.
The role requires 10+ years in autonomy/UAS, 7+ years in production-grade software and a track record of leading 6–20 engineers, with UK security clearance.
Strong leadership and customer-facing skills are essential.
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We think you need these skills to ace Chief Engineer, UAS Autonomy & Systems Leadership (Equity) in London
Leadership Skills
Customer-Facing Skills
Autonomy Expertise
UAS Knowledge
Production-Grade Software Development
Technical Objective Setting
Defense Architecture Design
