Senior Safety Specialist

TLDR

Drive the development and execution of safety programs for innovative unmanned airpower technologies while ensuring compliance and risk reduction across engineering and operational teams.

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.  Required qualifications:
The ideal candidate would have 3+ years working in either aerospace, or automotive manufacturing, construction, or military environments. An expert level of understanding around chemical, electrical, lifting/rigging safety risks. This individual should have the ability to quickly dissect technical safety planning of testing, building, and maintaining equipment being operated in a manufacturing environment.
 
Additionally, the ideal candidate has the following:
  • Proven track record of supporting engineering teams in fast-paced, high-performance environments, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in Aerospace, Automotive, and/or Construction environments
  • Proficient in developing and implementing safety programs compliant with regulatory requirements, a deep understanding of Electrical Standards (OSHA, NFPA 70-E) and practical experience with energized equipment is a plus
  • Capable of adapting to a fast-paced, globally expanding organization using a 'first-principles' approach, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting across senior management, regulators, and production staff
  • Excellent interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, problem-solving expertise, the capacity to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment, and the ability to work independently and as a proactive, creative team player
  • Proven skills in managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and assignments with accountability for outcomes, including experience in training and educating employees in EHS initiatives
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • OSHA 30
  • ASP or CSP
  • NFPA 70E/Electrical Safety Experience
  • Hazwoper 40
  • Construction Safety
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    Full-time regular employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

    Temporary employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

    Shield AI builds advanced AI-powered autonomy systems for military and defense applications, enabling mission-critical operations in contested environments. Our platform, Hivemind, supports developers and operators with robust tools for quick adaptation and deployment, ensuring superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. With unique solutions like the AI-piloted X-BAT and ViDAR surveillance system, we are transforming how defense technology meets real-world challenges.

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    $90,000 – $130,000 per year
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