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Engineer II, Future Concepts (R5910)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – Strategic Product Development
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Washington, D.C.$100k - $150kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Future Concepts Engineers shape next-generation concepts and models for Hivemind across air, space, land, and maritime domains, translating customer needs and technology trends into credible concepts and mission-oriented use cases.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technology-driven future concepts for Hivemind applications across air, space, land, and maritime domains.
  • Translate emerging customer needs, operational challenges, and technology trends into compelling and technically credible concepts and mission-oriented use cases for autonomous systems.
  • Produce concept studies, analytical reports, white papers, RFIs, proposals, and other high-quality technical artifacts to explore how future capabilities could create value.
  • Use quantitative programming or analysis tools to organize data, build models, and communicate results.
  • Generate and deliver clear technical briefings for internal and external audiences, adapting complex material for both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Go-To-Market teams to align future concepts with technical roadmaps and early-stage product development.
  • Monitor developments in aerospace, defense, autonomy, robotics, and related technologies to identify new opportunities and challenges.
  • Travel to customer sites as needed to support engagements, gather insights, and present concepts and analysis.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, operations research, data science, or another relevant quantitative field.
  • 2+ years of experience in engineering, technical analysis, concept development, modeling and simulation, product management, or a related area.
  • Demonstrated ability to use qualitative and quantitative analysis to support technical decision-making.
  • Ability to explain complex material clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences through written products and verbal briefings.
  • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, including creativity and collaboration to ambiguous or evolving problems.
  • Experience with at least one quantitative programming, modeling, or analysis tool, such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar.
  • Familiarity with aerospace, autonomy, robotics, or defense systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance.

Skills

Required:quantitative programming / analysis toolsability to explain complex material

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days) + temporary benefits package
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location; offers contingent on cleared background and possible reference check; military fellows and part-time employees not eligible for benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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