Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Software (Dallas, TX)

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit [](https://shield.ai/). Follow Shield AI on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai), [X](https://x.com/shieldaitech), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI). ### 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).