Flight Test Engineering Manager in Dallas

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.

Job Description : At Shield AI, we develop cutting-edge autonomous aircraft systems that are actively deployed in real-world operations to protect service members and civilians. As we expand our test capabilities, we're hiring a Flight Test Engineering Manager to lead and scale our flight test operations—driving hands-on execution while mentoring a high-performing team.

In this hybrid role, you’ll split your time between strategic leadership and direct technical contribution. You’ll oversee a growing team of Flight Test Engineers (FTEs), guide test strategy, and roll up your sleeves to plan, execute, and analyze critical test campaigns. Your work will directly influence the safety, reliability, and performance of some of the world’s most advanced autonomous aircraft.

If you're ready to lead from the front—both in the field and in the lab—this is your opportunity to make a deep and immediate impact. What you'll do :

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 4–6 mission-driven Flight Test Engineers across multiple test sites and programs.
• Own the test strategy and execution for our V-BAT UAV and other autonomous platforms—from lab validation through full system flight test.
• Serve as the technical authorityfor critical campaigns, overseeing test readiness, real-time mission execution, risk assessments, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with subsystem leads across autonomy, avionics, GNC, mechanical, and systems to define test objectives and translate them into executable plans.
• Establish and track performance metrics to optimize team efficiency and reduce test cycle time.
• Drive data-driven engineering by building out telemetry pipelines, post-flight analysis workflows, and robust reporting standards.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant safety and airworthiness processes, as well as FAA and DoD regulatory requirements.
• Approve and manage key test documentation including test plans, readiness reviews, hazard analyses, and final reports.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and technical rigor in test methodology.
• Guide incident response and root cause analysis processes in the event of anomalies or failures.
• Represent the Flight Test team in technical reviews, leadership forums, and external stakeholder engagements.

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Full-time regular employee offer package : Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package : Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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