Staff Engineer, Safety – X-BAT

About the role

The Safety Engineer for the X‑BAT program will lead the development, integration, and verification of system‑level safety requirements for Shield AI’s next‑generation autonomous aircraft. This position bridges system design, safety analysis, airworthiness, and cybersecurity to ensure the platform meets the highest safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Derive, refine, and validate safety requirements for X‑BAT and its support systems in partnership with the System‑Safety/Airworthiness Lead.
• Apply system safety methods such as STPA, SSA, FTA, PHA, and FMEA to identify hazards and define mitigation strategies.
• Guide engineering teams in allocating safety requirements and verifying mitigation effectiveness.
• Develop safety cases, certification evidence, and maintain the Hazard Tracking System with accurate traceability.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity specialists to integrate safety‑critical cybersecurity requirements.
• Support mishap and near‑miss investigations, providing system‑level technical context.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (systems, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or related).
• 5–8+ years of experience in system safety, airworthiness, or mission‑critical system engineering.
• Experience creating and maintaining hazard logs or Hazard Tracking Systems.
• Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance as required.

Required skills

• STPA (System‑Theoretic Process Analysis)
• SSA (System Safety Assessment)
• FTA (Fault Tree Analysis)
• PHA (Preliminary Hazard Analysis)
• FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Hazard tracking systems and requirements management
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑882, ARP‑4761, STANAG safety frameworks