Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead (R5265)

Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead (R5265) at Shield AI scores 65 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it a Level 3 role on this board.

Seattle, WashingtonleadFull Time Employee$150k-$230k

AI in this role

Lead the digital factory initiative by deploying connected infrastructure and AI-enabled tools to power aerospace manufacturing operations.

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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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is building intelligent, autonomous aircraft that protect service members and civilians around the world. As we scale production, we're building more than a factory—we're building an AI-native manufacturing ecosystem that will define the future of aerospace production.

Build the AI Factory of the Future

We're looking for a Digital Factory Lead to help create one of the world's most advanced manufacturing environments.

This role sits at the intersection of manufacturing, software, data, automation, and artificial intelligence. You will define and deploy the digital systems, connected infrastructure, and AI-enabled tools that power aircraft production—transforming factory operations through technology.

From implementing our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to deploying AI-powered manufacturing solutions, you'll help define how autonomous aircraft are built for years to come.

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