Senior Engineering Manager, Hardware Test

Shield AI

501-1000

United States

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Location

Dallas US

Salary

(Yearly)

Undisclosed

Category

Vibe Coding

Date posted

July 1, 2025

Job type

Full-time

Experience level

Mid level

Job Description:

Shield AI’s mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering team contributes to this effort by designing test solutions that drive high hardware reliability on all our vehicles: both V-BAT and our next-generation aircraft. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to perform component and system-level testing, both at ambient and in simulated harsh environmental conditions.

As Senior Manager of the Hardware Test Engineering team, you will be responsible for the success of multiple engineers and leaders that report to you, in addition to your own engineering and design tasks. You will perform some individual contributor work in addition to holding 1:1 meetings, writing reviews, and providing career guidance to your team. Leadership is the primary outcome of this role, you are still expected to spend approximately 10-15% of your time as an individual contributor in your respective field. Your contributions will directly impact the success of Shield AI in addition to influencing the future of the Aircraft Engineering organization. Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.