Chief Engineer – Autonomy Systems Lead (UAS/Defense)

Company: Shield AI
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Location: London
Job Description:

Shield AI, a defense-tech company, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead autonomy software deployments on unmanned aircraft, from group 2 to group 5. You will guide system architecture, risk mitigation, and product quality across IRAD and defense contracts.

You will manage a team of 6–20 engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and define technical scope, requirements, and ICDs to ensure scalable, certifiable solutions for complex missions.

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Posted: October 25th, 2026