Chief Engineer – Autonomy & Defense Systems

Company: Shield
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Location: London
Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the architecture and deployment of Hivemind Autonomy across unmanned aircraft. You will own system design, risk mitigation, and product quality while coordinating across programs and defense contracts.

The role requires guiding a 6–20 engineer team and shaping defense autonomy architectures, including IRAD and external contracts. UK security clearance is preferred for this leadership position.

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Posted: October 21st, 2026