Staff Solutions Engineer (R4212) at shieldai

Dallas, Texas·1w ago

LeadFull-timeAI

Salary Range

$131,840 - $197,760 /year

→Lead pre-sales and technical engagement activities with European defense ministries, OEMs, and industry partners
→Collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, and Program Management to align system capabilities with European CONOPS, mission sets, and interoperability requirements
→Support FMS/DCS capture efforts and early acquisition phases (AOAs, RFI responses, white papers, and cooperative research initiatives)
→Develop and present compelling technical narratives and product concepts for NATO-aligned missions (ISR, strike, autonomy integration)
→Build enduring relationships with customer engineering offices, defense attaches, and partner OEMs to guide product fit and technical validation
→Assess regional market dynamics, export constraints, and competitor positioning to inform internal investment and roadmap decisions
→Represent the broader Shield AI technology ecosystem across autonomy, AI pilots, and mission systems throughout the customer engagement lifecycle

✓5+ years in technical sales, capture, or engineering roles in European defense or aerospace markets
✓Proven experience supporting or capturing programs with European MODs, NATO, or multinational industry teams
✓Strong presentation and technical storytelling skills for diverse audiences—from engineers to senior defense officials
✓Experience with Group 5 UAS, tactical aircraft, or combat air teaming concepts
✓Familiarity with European export control frameworks and transatlantic defense cooperation
✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science; strong systems-level understanding of aircraft design and mission integration
✓U.S. security clearance (or ability to obtain) and eligibility for international travel and engagements
✓Willingness to travel frequently to Europe