Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Software - Foundry Applications (R4806)

Shield AI • US
Python
Founded 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 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:

The Applications team within Software Integration & Operations builds internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Customer Success, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio spans over-the-air (OTA) update systems, simulation training platforms, fleet sustainment software, and enterprise applications supporting aircraft manufacturing. 
 
We’re growing quickly and looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and execution — all within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem. 
 
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern software, and want to see your code deliver immediate impact, this role is for you. 

What you'll do:

  • Execute the development and release of Foundry-backed applications that power MES, ERP, and operational analytics. 
  • Develop end-to-end features: From backend services and data transformations to user-facing interfaces — ensuring performance, maintainability, and security. 
  • Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and supply chain teams to understand workflows and deliver scalable software solutions. 
  • Leverage Palantir Foundry: Use Foundry’s APIs, ontology, and visualization tools to integrate data across multiple domains. 
  • Deliver continuously: Write well-tested, maintainable code and iterate quickly based on real-world feedback. 
  • Shape the roadmap: Contribute to technical direction, make sound architecture decisions, and help scale our Foundry development capabilities.
  • Required qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in full-stack application development with proven ownership of deployed solutions. 
  • Hands-on experience designing and building React application and TypeScipt/Javascript based backend (API)
  • Strong skills in data modeling, working with large datasets, and building analytical workflows. 
  • Solid foundation in software design, testing, and documentation. 
  • Ability to deliver complex projects independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
  • Preferred qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Palantir Foundry (ontology, pipelines, APIs, visualization) or other large-scale data platforms. 
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating Python data-processing pipelines
  • Experience building software for manufacturing, supply chain or aircraft maintenance.
  • Familiarity with modern software delivery practices (version control, testing, CI/CD).