# Staff Engineer, Digital Factory Lead (R5265) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $230K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/f6a9e3d1-92f1-44c2-aed2-4b205106129f
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-digital-factory-lead-r5265/

## About the role

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.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical discipline
- 8+ years of experience in digital manufacturing, manufacturing systems, industrial automation, software-enabled operations, or Industry 4.0 environments
- Experience implementing manufacturing software systems such as MES, QMS, maintenance, analytics, or automation platforms
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial controls, factory automation, and manufacturing data systems
- Experience working directly with software developers, system integrators, automation engineers, or data teams to deliver production-ready solutions
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through deployment

Tags: Manufacturing Engineering