San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • $157,000 to $235,800 / yr • 11/8/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description: Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just th

San Diego, CA 92131 • (15.9 miles) • Full Time • 10/24/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Photonics Systems Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Provide technical leadership and system-level direction on the architecture, design, and integration of advanced laser systems for quantum technologies. Define and guide the development of core photonics and control technologies, including laser stabilization, narrow linewidth sources, and low-noise electronic c

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 10/17/2026

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Cybersecurity Engineer IIinTidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits. Position Type: Contingent on Contract Award. Salary: $95k-$160k (depending on experience) The Cybersecurity Engin

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 10/16/2026

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift.Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo. Our Engineering Team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer . You would be respons

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

Description: On-site in San Diego, CA Our client is seeking a Software Test Engineer and ECU Coordinator to support an agile DoD software project at a Navy base in San Diego. The role will execute manual and automated testing across UI and backend components, author test documentation, manage regression testing, and collaborate with engineers and developers to validate requirements and quality gates. The position will also oversee on-site ECU inventory, storage, and maintenance, including coordination of radios and cryptographic devices. The work requires an active Secret clearance and experience with COMSEC practices. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be wil

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $170,000 to $310,000 / yr • 11/8/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description: Hivemind is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Shared Services Engineering team. The Shared Services team is a product-oriented, full-stack engineering team that builds and operates common services, SDKs, APIs, and customer-facing applicatio

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • 11/7/2026

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer Job Description The Senior Process Engineer leads manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives within an electronics and semiconductor-focused environment. This role owns new product introduction activities from initial concept through production launch, optimizes SMT manufacturing processes, and serves as a key technical resource for production operations and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Lead and own New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from initial introduction through successful production launch. Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, and throughput. Troubleshoot complex process issues on SMT lines and drive effective corrective and preventive actions. Create, up

San Diego, CA 92131 • (15.9 miles) • Full Time • 10/22/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Manager of Software Engineering. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Manage a team of 5 software engineers who develop the software that runs on and interacts with the products we ship. Hold regular one on ones, run team meetings, and support career planning and growth for each direct report. Own team allocation planning, tracking, and scrumming, and provide consistent status reportin

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 10/17/2026

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Systems Engineer III inTidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits. Position Type: Contingent on Contract Award. Salary: $110k-$180k (depending on experience) The Systems Engineer IIIsu

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 10/15/2026

Description: Onsite in San Diego, CA Our client seeks a Software Engineer to support an onsite project at a Navy base in San Diego. The role will contribute to analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of cross-platform applications for Linux and Android using C++, C, Python, Qt, and SQLite. You will work within Agile Scrum, apply secure software development practices, and leverage CI, test automation, and software configuration management to deliver maintainable and reliable code. The work will involve UI/UX development for embedded and mobile applications, API development, and deployment across virtualized, containerized, and hardware environments. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. Due

Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007 • (1.8 miles) • Full Time • 10/18/2026

Description Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) . Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos , we offer competitive benefits , including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security! Job Description: Leidos is seeking a Software Development Engineer to support analysis, design, development, an

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $110,000 to $210,000 / yr • 11/8/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Sr. Structural Analyst to support the analysis and testing of advanced UAVs. In this role, you will work closely with Mechanical Systems, Propulsion, Mechanisms, and other engineering disciplines to ensure the structural integrity of our ligh

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • $37.00 to $41.00 / hr • 11/7/2026

Job Title: Manufacturing Test Engineer Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Test Engineer to perform hands-on functional testing of complex DUV laser systems. The role involves validating equipment and manufacturing processes, certifying systems for customer delivery, and troubleshooting system failures. Responsibilities Perform hands-on functional testing and factory acceptance testing of DUV laser systems. Troubleshoot system and equipment failures, identifying root causes using test data, schematics, and diagnostic equipment. Conduct functional tests, optical alignment, equipment calibration, and test station setup. Utilize various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and helium leak detection equipment. Work with components including electrical, mechan

San Diego, CA 92131 • (15.9 miles) • Full Time • 10/22/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Robotics Software Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Build motion and trajectory planning for pick and place tasks, ranging from patterned and adaptive, sensor-driven motions to resource-aware sequencing that coordinates multiple robots working the same part. Develop kinematics, reachability, and motion planning, including inverse kinematics and trajectory

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $200,000 to $300,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help drive the design, development, and integration of a safety critical Run-Time Assurance (RTA) product. The Hivemind Foundations team is responsible for a suite of core products and capabilities that brings resil

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • 11/7/2026

Job Title: Process Engineer Job Description The Process Engineer supports and improves manufacturing processes within an electronics production environment. This role focuses on developing and maintaining robust processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring efficient and reliable production of electronic assemblies and circuit card assemblies. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction, troubleshoot issues, and implement data-driven enhancements to manufacturing operations. Responsibilities Support manufacturing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput. Assist with new product introduction (NPI) and process development activities to ensure smooth transition from design to production. Develop

San Diego, CA 92131 • (15.9 miles) • Full Time • 10/20/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Optical Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment.You'llhave the opportunity to work oncutting edgetechnologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Work independently and in a team while overcommunicating with the manager, project engineer,and teammates. Execute complex engineering tasks involving planning, preparation, data/information collection,and analysis and decision-making in a process involving peer reviews and documentation of the results. Use tenacity, patience

San Diego, CA 92131 • (15.9 miles) • Full Time • 11/11/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Photonics Systems Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Provide technical leadership and system-level direction on the architecture, design, and integration of advanced laser systems for quantum technologies. Define and guide the development of core photonics and control technologies, including laser stabilization, narrow linewidth sources, and low-noise elect

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $160,000 to $240,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Staff Aerostructures Design Engineer 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 struct

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • $27.18 to $50.63 / hr • 11/7/2026

Job Title: Lead Engineering Technician Job Description Lead day-to-day prototype assembly activities within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. Provide hands-on leadership and daily direction to technicians supporting prototype builds. Responsibilities Assign work, balance workload, and help maintain build schedules. Guide technicians on assembly processes, work instructions, quality requirements, safety, and problem-solving. Monitor build performance and communicate issues related to safety, quality, yield, output, and downtime. Ensure established work instructions and processes are followed and escalate conditions that fall outside established standards. Support troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause identification for assembly issues. Partner with Engineer

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $150,000 to $220,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description: As a GenAI Tooling & Developer Experience Engineer on the HMS DevOps Team, you will design, develop, and maintain the GenAI tooling that accelerates the development velocity of your fellow software engineers. You will collaborate with robotics and autonomy software

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • $58.00 to $78.00 / hr • 11/6/2026

Substation Engineer (Remote or Hybrid | California Preferred)Help Modernize the Future of the Electric Grid Are you a Substation Engineer looking to work on high-impact utility infrastructure projects while advancing your technical and leadership skills? Join a nationally recognized engineering team delivering innovative solutions for utility, renewable energy, battery storage, EV infrastructure, and grid modernization projects across the United States. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful projects that directly improve power reliability and support the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, utilities, municipalities, and private-sector clients while enjoying flexibility, career development opportu

San Diego, CA 92131 • (15.9 miles) • Full Time • 10/18/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Opto-Electronics Test Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. This is a senior individual contributor role with broad technical scope spanning device-level characterization through system-level validation and direct influence over how opto-electronic hardware is qualified and released across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep experience from the opto-electronics industry telecom, datacom,

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/11/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 3 Components dedicated to the design, development, and evaluation of sophisticated photonic components utilized in high-performance optical systems. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our manufacturing foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a highly self-directed engineer who thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. This position necessitates a solid foundation in optics, photonics packaging, and precise opto-mechanical integration. The engineer will collaborate closely with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to facilitate the transition of designs from prototype stage to high-volume production. Key responsibilities include: Component Design & Development Des

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $136,000 to $204,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. The Hivemind Division of Shield AI seeks a highly skilled and detail-oriented Autonomy Engineer with Technical Writing Skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in software engineering and robotics and be able to become a superuser of our Hivemind Enterpri

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • $27.18 to $45.33 / hr • 11/6/2026

Job Title: Cell Prototype Engineering Technician Job Description The Cell Prototype Engineering Technician supports hands-on prototype assembly and build activities in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This role focuses on assembling mechanical and electromechanical components, operating production equipment, performing in-process quality inspections, and assisting engineering teams with troubleshooting and failure analysis. The technician plays a key role in documenting production data, monitoring build quality, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to advance prototype battery and cell manufacturing technologies. Responsibilities Assemble mechanical and electromechanical components according to established work instructions, standard operating procedures

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/11/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Product Engineering Program Manager. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Leads cross-functional engineering development programs spanning mechanical, electrical, module, photonics systems, software, and firmware teams, driving day-to-day execution. Maintains the scope, schedule, and budget for photonics hardware development activities. Identifies risks and unblocks engineering

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • $215,000 to $325,000 / yr • 11/7/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. We are seeking a Director of Systems Engineering & Architecture (SE&A) for Shield AI’s Hivemind Enterprise organization, supporting development of our autonomy platform and development ecosystem for AI Pilots. This leader will oversee Systems Engineering, System Architecture, Cyber

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • $35.00 to $40.00 / hr • 11/4/2026

Quality CMM Programmer Overview We're looking for a detail-driven CMM programmer to join a quality team that makes precision components for the medical device industry. If you like turning a complex drawing into a clean, repeatable inspection program and you take pride in getting the numbers right, this role is a great fit. You'll work across engineering, manufacturing, and quality, and you'll be the go-to person for dimensional questions. What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out Hands-on technical work with most of your time spent at the machine A chance to build your expertise in medical device manufacturing A collaborative team that values clear data and sound judgment A predictable weekday schedule A Day in the Role Write, edit, and fine-tune CMM part programs for new and existing compone

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/11/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Mechanical Engineer 3. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Work independently and in a team while over communicating with the manager, project engineer and the teammates. Will mentor junior engineers. Execute complex engineering tasks involving planning, preparation, data/information collection and analysis and decision-making in a process involving peer reviews and documentation of t

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • $146,000 to $219,000 / yr • 11/6/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Fuel System Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and fielding of a next-generation autonomous aircraft system. This position requires a balance of technical rigor, rapid decision-making, and hands-on engin

San Diego, CA 92101 • (23.4 miles) • Full Time • $68,770 to $116,193 / yr • 10/30/2026

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III / IV Job Description This Manufacturing Engineer III/IV role focuses on owning complex, mission-critical hardware from initial planning through final delivery in a high-mix, low-volume defense manufacturing environment. Rather than traditional floor-based process improvement, you will act as a Manufacturing Project / Product / Work-Package Engineer, managing production schedules and line-of-balance, resolving technical and supplier issues, and coordinating across engineering, quality, procurement, program management, and customers to ensure on-time delivery. You will remotely oversee manufacturing execution in partnership with production sites and suppliers, proactively identifying risks and driving issues to resolution while supporting advanced launch

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/11/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Photonics Engineer 2 Components focused on the design, development, and qualification of advanced photonic components used in high-performance optical systems. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our manufacturing foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a highly self-directed engineer who thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment. This role requires a strong background in optics, photonics packaging, and precision opto-mechanical integration. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, reliability, and supply chain teams to transition designs from prototype through high-volume production. The position reports to the Director of Photonics Components. Key Responsibilities include: Component D

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • $37.00 to $97.00 / hr • 11/6/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Our Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall and Spring graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company vi

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/9/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Quantum Photonics Modules Project Engineer 4. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Build and maintain integrated project plans, phase-gate deliverables, and budgets; drive milestones to completion and escalate early when the critical path is at risk. Lead cross-functional teams spanning optical, mechanical, electrical, process, test, quality, and supply chain largely without direct aut

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $165,000 to $300,000 / yr • 11/5/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. Job Description: Help build perception software that works beyond the lab. Shield AI’s Perception team builds software that helps autonomous aircraft and vehicles understand their surroundings and make decisions in the real world. We’re looking for an experienced engineer who enjoy

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/8/2026

Join our fast-paced, passionate team as a Principal Optical Process Engineer . As we scale, you will play a critical role in developing the optical alignment processes and automation that form the foundation of our production systems. This is a highly hands-on engineering role for a self-starter who can bridge optical physics, process development, and automation . You will be responsible for understanding how optical elements behave during active alignment, developing processes that exploit that understanding, and transforming those processes into robust, repeatable, and fully automated production solutions. You will work closely with optical, mechanical, robotics, software, and manufacturing engineers to take processes from early development through production. The ideal candidate is equa

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Part Time • $77,200 to $211,200 / yr • 11/5/2026

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-BATaircraft, 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, visitwww.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI onLinkedIn,X,Instagram, andYouTube. We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027. What you'l

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/8/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Project Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Leads planning and execution of development projects, responsible for project scope, schedule and budget. Represents the company in front of customers and collaborates with functional managers within Engineering and cross-functionally to assure successful project execution. Manages matrixed technical team thru sche

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • $250,000 to $340,000 / yr • 11/5/2026

Job Description Are you a passionate and innovative aerospace engineering leader looking to develop next-generation autonomous aircraft? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world and work alongside mission-driven, values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you. As the Air Vehicle Lead for our new Air Force Ranger program, you will serve as the senior technical leader responsible for the design, development, integration, and maturation of the air vehicle. You will own the technical integrity of the aircraft and lead the multidisciplinary engineering effort required to take the vehicle from requirements and architecture through detailed design, build, ground test, flight test, and production. This is a highly technical, hands-on leadership role. You will work ac

San Diego, CA • (17.1 miles) • Full Time • 11/6/2026

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Principal Project Engineer, Principal Project Engineer, Light Engines Electronics and Firmware. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment and is ready to own technical direction with minimal oversight. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge electronics, firmware, and software for next-generation light engine systems, work closely with leadership, and define the engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: Owns planning and execution of complex, multi-disciplinary development projects, with full accountability for project scope, schedule and b