Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test (R5539)

Shield AI
London, Lviv
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Ownership","Bias toward action","Problem-solving","Cross-disciplinary collaboration","Independent operation"]

Integrate, debug, and test autonomy software for fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned platforms, spanning lab bring-up through SIL/HIL/VIL and live flight activities. Build and maintain C++/Python components and internal automation/telemetry pipelines, support mission readiness, troubleshoot end-to-end issues across onboard compute and flight systems, and operate GCS tools. Partner with autonomy, systems, hardware, and flight-test teams while supporting field demonstrations in Ukraine.

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Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test (R5539)

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Job Summary

Integrate, debug, and test autonomy software for fixed-wing and multirotor unmanned platforms, spanning lab bring-up through SIL/HIL/VIL and live flight activities. Build and maintain C++/Python components and internal automation/telemetry pipelines, support mission readiness, troubleshoot end-to-end issues across onboard compute and flight systems, and operate GCS tools. Partner with autonomy, systems, hardware, and flight-test teams while supporting field demonstrations in Ukraine.
Location: London, Lviv
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and contribute production-quality software features and capabilities for autonomous systems.
  • •Design, implement, debug, and maintain software components supporting autonomy, mission execution, and system integration.
  • •Integrate autonomy software onto fixed-wing, multirotor, and other unmanned/autonomous systems, and support software bring-up and mission readiness.
  • •Support simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, ground testing, and live flight test activities; troubleshoot issues across compute, networking, sensors, radios, flight controllers, and mission systems.
  • •Operate and troubleshoot Ground Control Stations (GCS) and mission support systems; capture, analyze, and review flight/system data; support field demonstrations and operational test events.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years developing and integrating software for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or embedded systems.
  • •Strong C++ and Python experience, including development, debugging, and system integration.
  • •Experience integrating and troubleshooting hardware and software systems, including field testing or flight testing/demonstrations.
  • •Experience with Linux-based systems and development environments.
  • •Familiarity with MAVLink and unmanned systems tools such as PX4, ArduPilot, or QGroundControl.
Experience:3+ yearsDefense-techRoboticsAutonomyAerospaceEmbedded systemsFlight testing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:OwnershipBias toward actionProblem-solvingCross-disciplinary collaborationIndependent operation
Languages:UkrainianEnglish
Tech Stack:C++PythonLinuxMAVLinkPX4ArduPilotQGroundControlROSDDSSILHILVILSIL/HIL/VILTelemetryTelemetry analysis

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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