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Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

CompanyShield AI
LocationDallas, TX, USA
Salary$123200 – $184800
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • B.S. in a STEM field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related)
  • 5+ years of experience in engineering, project management, or technical program execution
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with experience interfacing across engineering, leadership, and external stakeholders
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles, including mechanical, electrical, and software development
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Proven track record of excellence, teamwork, and high standards in execution

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of cutting-edge UAV programs, ensuring technical, schedule, and budget objectives are met
  • Act as the bridge between engineering, leadership, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and alignment
  • Transform complex technical challenges into clear, actionable solutions, supporting key decision-making and risk mitigation
  • Support UAV system design and integration, collaborating with experts in hardware, software, and systems engineering
  • Develop high-impact technical documentation, including risk assessments, reports, and executive-level updates
  • Optimize schedules and resources, driving efficiency while identifying and resolving potential roadblocks
  • Continuously refine and improve program execution, implementing process enhancements to accelerate innovation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing, flight testing, design engineering, or systems engineering
  • Experience working on mission-critical DoD systems or within DoD acquisition programs
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance