Shield Dynamics

Careers

Build the machines that go first

We're a small team working on a hard problem: making it unnecessary for anyone to search a minefield on foot. If you want your engineering to keep people alive, we'd like to hear from you.

Open roles Our mission

01 · Why Shield Dynamics

Hard problems, real stakes

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Work that matters

Every capability we ship moves a person out of a hazard area. The impact is direct and measurable.

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Full-stack hardware

Airframes, tracked vehicles, sensors, autonomy, networking and operator software. You'll see your work leave the bench and go into the field.

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Small team, big scope

Early engineers shape the architecture, the culture and the product. Ownership is the default.

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Test-driven reality

We prove things on test lanes before we claim them. Rigour is valued over hype.

02 · Open roles

Current openings

  • Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Autonomy

    Engineering · Remote · Ontario · Full-time

    Own path planning, lane coverage and multi-unit coordination for Cobra ground units, from simulation to field trials.

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  • Embedded Systems Engineer

    Engineering · Remote · Ontario · Full-time

    Design firmware and electronics for sensor payloads and vehicle control across the Eagle, Tortoise and Cobra platforms.

    Apply

  • Field Test Engineer

    Operations · Remote · Ontario · Travel required · Full-time

    Plan and run trials on instrumented test lanes, capture data, and feed results back into design.

    Apply

Don't see your role? We're always interested in exceptional people in robotics, embedded systems, RF, sensing and field operations. Send a general application.

03 · Benefits

What we offer

  • CompensationCompetitive salary and meaningful equity.
  • HealthExtended health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • TimeGenerous vacation, with time off to recover after field deployments.
  • GrowthBudget for training, certifications and conferences.

04 · How we hire

The process

  1. Apply

    Send your CV and a note on something you've built.

  2. Intro call

    30 minutes with the hiring manager about the role and your experience.

  3. Technical

    A practical working session on a real problem, not trivia.

  4. Team day

    Meet the team, see the hardware and ask us anything.

Eligibility. Some roles involve access to controlled goods or technology. Those roles may require a security assessment under Canada's Controlled Goods Program, and eligibility under Canadian and U.S. export-control rules (including ITAR and the EAR). We'll explain any requirements for a specific role early in the process.

Shield Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified people and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process on request.