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Staff Engineer, Quality (R4840)

Shield AI · Seattle, Washington · On-site

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About Shield AI

Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.

About the role

At Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible, and we are looking for a Staff Quality Engineer to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. In this role, you will lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, driving improvements from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering roles
  • Demonstrated experience leading root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA)
  • Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards (AS9100 or similar)
  • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and scaling production in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis and process control methods (SPC, capability analysis, etc.)
More about this role

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-BAT aircraft, 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, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube .

At Shield AI, we’re building advanced autonomous aircraft that are redefining what is possible, and we are looking for a Staff Quality Engineer to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. In this role, you will lead quality initiatives across the product lifecycle, driving improvements from early design and new product introduction through full-rate production.

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust quality systems in alignment with AS9100 standards, leading root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. You will partner closely with engineering,...

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