Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 163,200 - 244,800 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: []

Develop and integrate autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT, including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, payload/sensor integration, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy. Own major features across simulation to live flight testing, collaborate with the Aircraft and Autonomy teams, and ensure C2/GCS interoperability. Provide technical leadership, mentor teammates, troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues, and support flight tests and operator training, with 10–20% travel.

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Shield AI
1 month ago

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)

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Job Summary

Develop and integrate autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT, including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, payload/sensor integration, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy. Own major features across simulation to live flight testing, collaborate with the Aircraft and Autonomy teams, and ensure C2/GCS interoperability. Provide technical leadership, mentor teammates, troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues, and support flight tests and operator training, with 10–20% travel.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and integrate autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT, including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, and executive autonomy.
  • •Own major features from software-in-the-loop through hardware-in-the-loop, vehicle-in-the-loop, and live flight testing.
  • •Collaborate with the Aircraft team and partners to validate platform interfaces, coordinate hardware/software compatibility, and support release readiness.
  • •Diagnose and troubleshoot integration issues across autonomy software, payload computers, embedded systems, and platform interfaces using simulation and operational testing.
  • •Analyze mission data, perform root-cause analysis, and support flight tests, customer demos, operator training, and deployment events.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 163,200 - 244,800 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • •5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent advanced degree experience).
  • •Strong C++ development experience in real-time or embedded systems.
  • •Experience with Linux-based development and embedded systems.
  • •Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Experience:5+ yearsDefenseAutonomous systemsRobotics
Education:Bachelor's
Tech Stack:C++LinuxPythonDockerCMakeConanCI/CDSTANAG 4586UCIOMSViDAREO/IRHivemindSDK

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SECRET

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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