About the role
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 . Job Description: The Sr. Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for driving, influencing, and achieving EHS process excellence, regulatory compliance, and overall risk reduction throughout. This role also supports the development and execution of of ground-breaking aircraft engineering, test, production, and maintenance safety programs for the next generation of unmanned airpower. Reporting to the Corporate EHS Manager Program Manager, the position is instrumental in upholding world-class safety standards and engaging with senior engineering and operations leadership to facilitate continuous safety improvements and risk reduction. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, excelling in both independent and team-driven projects, and responsive to concerns raised by managers and employees. They possess strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with keen analytical abilities and attention to detail. This candidate thrives in an environment where exceptional work is encouraged, recognized, and rewarded. Based in Frisco, TX, this position requires occasional regional travel to aircraft test flight locations \n
What you'll do: Serve as a key advisor and technical expert on EHS and Electrical/HV safety matters, providing guidance on compliance, risk management, and MV/HV safety Maintain a visible field presence through learning-focused observations, assurance activities, and regular audits; document findings, oversee adherence to EHS plans, evaluate PPE/safety equipment, and escalate non-conformances in collaboration with stakeholders Respond to EHS incidents by analyzing root causes, developing preventive actions, promoting Human & Organizational Performance principles, and delivering detailed findings/recommendations to management and teams Identify operational gaps and spearhead creative, innovative EHS solutions—applying first-principles thinking—while collaborating with engineering, operations, and other stakeholders to address electrical and broader safety challenges Lead EHS meetings to communicate improvements, learnings, performance metrics, and best practices; actively engage in field activities to educate, train, and empower teams on risk minimization aligned with Shield AI’s vision and values Continuously improve safety protocols for Frisco, TX production facility aircraft builds and vehicle tests, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, regulatory