# Staff Engineer, Operational Safety Specialist (R6049) 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: Dallas, Texas
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/2a75c5af-f6c9-4829-8bd0-9dc40b16aa1a
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-operational-safety-specialist-r6049/

## About the role

The Operational Safety Specialist will help build the operational safety framework required to move a next-generation autonomous aircraft from development and flight test into safe, repeatable field operations. This full-time role combines hands-on operational support with disciplined documentation, readiness assessment, and program development. The specialist will translate technical risk decisions into clear policies, procedures, safety evidence, and emergency response capabilities for demanding environments.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in safety, aviation, engineering, emergency management, or a related discipline (or equivalent operational experience)
- 3-5+ years of experience in aviation safety, flight or test operations, UAS operations, military aviation, safety management systems, or emergency response
- Experience developing or reviewing operational policies, procedures, risk assessments, readiness documentation, or emergency response plans
- Working knowledge of safety management systems, operational risk management, mishap investigation, corrective action, and emergency preparedness principles
- Strong technical writing, document-control, and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex inputs into clear, usable operational products
- Ability to work effectively across engineering and operational teams, support flightline and test-site activities, travel as needed, and work non-standard hours when operations require it

Tags: Customer Operations

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