Full-Time
Posted on 7/17/2024
Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense
$140.6k - $229.4k/yr
Senior, Expert
England, UK
Requires onsite presence in England.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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Shield AI specializes in creating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems specifically for the defense industry. The company develops AI-powered technologies, including autonomous drones, that can operate in challenging environments where GPS and communications are unavailable. This capability allows military and defense operations to be conducted more safely and efficiently. Shield AI primarily serves government and defense clients, including various branches of the U.S. military, and generates revenue through contracts with these organizations. What sets Shield AI apart from its competitors is its focus on advanced AI systems that enhance operational capabilities and safety, as well as its strategic acquisitions, such as Martin UAV. The company's goal is to protect lives by providing innovative solutions that improve military operations.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2015
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Long Term Disability Insurance
Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Gym Membership
Pet Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Retirement Services
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Bereavement Support
Flexible Work Hours
PTO
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Relaxed Dress Code
Yearly Swag Items
Unlimited Snacks
Bottomless Beverages
Annual Celebrations
Work From Home Benefits
Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors
Shield AI discussed its Hivemind system, designed to operate alongside human decision-makers, reduce load on personnel operators, and leverage real-time data and geospatial insights, on the sidelines of the recent Australian International Airshow 2025 in Melbourne.
Shield AI has introduced a modernized version of its V-BAT unmanned aerial system to provide enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operability for US and allied customers.
In November 2024, Shield AI partnered with JSW Defence to produce the V-BAT drone locally for India's military.
V-BAT excelled against active jammers, successfully defeating electronic warfare threats and reinforcing its role as a force multiplier for Army units. Its performance demonstrated the ability to operate in contested conditions and provide critical Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR-T) support where traditional systems might be degraded or denied. "V-BAT is designed to operate at every echelon within an Army division, executing the full spectrum of UAS missions," said Brandon Tseng, Shield AI's President, Co-founder, and former Navy SEAL. "Whether supporting small units at the tactical edge or providing division-wide ISR-T, V-BAT delivers a critical advantage in contested and complex environments.". During PC-C5, the 82nd Airborne Division experimented with employing V-BAT in long-range air assaults — testing ways to use today's technology on tomorrow's battlefield. Providing ISR-T at the tactical edge is a critical requirement for the Army, but legacy unmanned aircraft can't fit inside a UH-60 and would take up valuable space in a CH-47
In early March 2025, Shield AI announced its collaboration with the Singapore Air Force and the Defence Science and Technology Agency to jointly develop artificial intelligence technologies for autonomous flight operations.