Senior Project Engineer (R2860)

As a Senior Project Engineer at Shield AI, your responsibilities include leading the execution of UAV programs, ensuring that technical, schedule, and budget goals are met. You will act as a bridge between engineering teams, leadership, and stakeholders, transforming complex challenges into actionable solutions while supporting system design and integration. You’ll create impactful technical documentation and continuously optimize project execution.

To qualify for the Senior Project Engineer role at Shield AI, candidates need a B.S. in a STEM field, alongside at least five years of relevant experience in engineering, project management, or technical program execution. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of systems engineering principles. A DoD Top Secret clearance is also required.

Senior Project Engineers at Shield AI thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. You will work closely with a talented team, driving innovative projects, while facing complex engineering challenges head-on. The culture emphasizes teamwork, continual improvement, and cutting-edge technological advancement.

The salary range for the Senior Project Engineer position at Shield AI is between $123,200 and $184,800 per year. The final compensation may vary based on factors like experience, skills, and specific work location. Additionally, attractive benefits and bonus options are included in the offer package.

Yes! Shield AI is dedicated to employee growth and development. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, gain valuable experience, and collaborate with top industry professionals, all of which can lead to career advancement within the company.

When answering this question, reflect on your previous roles where you worked within a multi-disciplinary team. Share specific examples of projects, focusing on how you collaborated across diverse engineering fields such as software, hardware, and systems engineering, highlighting your communication skills and impact on project outcomes.

Discuss your organizational skills and tools or methodologies you use, like Agile or Kanban. Explain your approach to assessing project urgency and importance, and share an example of how prioritization helped you meet tight deadlines in the past.

Explain your proactive approach to risk mitigation, such as identifying potential issues early through rigorous assessments. Provide an example of a project where your risk management strategies successfully prevented delays or cost overruns.

Share a specific situation where you faced a technical challenge and walk through your problem-solving process. Highlight your analytical skills, collaboration with team members, and any successful outcomes from your interventions.

Elaborate on your familiarity with UAV systems by mentioning any relevant projects you’ve worked on. Focus on tools, technologies, or methodologies you used, ensuring to connect your experience with current trends in UAV technology.

Discuss the importance of clear communication and regular updates to stakeholders. Share your strategies for engaging with diverse audiences—including technical and non-technical stakeholders—ensuring that everyone remains aligned on project goals.

Mention specific resources like conferences, webinars, or industry publications you engage with. Sharing how you apply new knowledge to enhance project outcomes can highlight your commitment to ongoing professional development.

Explain the critical importance of documentation in project management for ensuring clarity and accountability. Describe your methods for maintaining accurate and comprehensive documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Share your experiences managing project budgets, discussing how you ensure projects stay within financial constraints. Illustrate this with specific examples of projects where you handled budget allocations and adjustments.

Reflect on your motivations for pursuing a career in defense technology. Discuss your passion for innovation, the challenges presented by the sector, and your desire to contribute to national security and technology advances through your role at Shield AI.