Ground System Software Engineer (R4787)

Shield AI
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,000 - 230,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Problem-solving"]

Seeking a Staff Engineer to design, develop, and maintain ground system software for the XBat Platform. Lead ground control stations, mission planning tools, and communication interfaces; collaborate with Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test teams to deliver user-facing applications for XBat operations in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
5 months ago

Ground System Software Engineer (R4787)

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Job Summary

Seeking a Staff Engineer to design, develop, and maintain ground system software for the XBat Platform. Lead ground control stations, mission planning tools, and communication interfaces; collaborate with Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test teams to deliver user-facing applications for XBat operations in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and maintain software systems for the XBat Platform, focusing on robust ground control stations, mission planning tools, and communication interfaces.
  • •Lead the development of user-facing applications to operate XBat, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test.
  • •Ensure high-quality software through debugging, system integration, and rigorous testing in a fast-paced environment.
  • •Architect and implement scalable, distributed software solutions for mission-critical drone operations.
  • •Contribute to UI/UX efforts using frameworks such as Qt or React to deliver effective ground system tools.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 230,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:EquityAnnual BonusBenefits

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
  • •5-10+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent).
  • •Strong proficiency in one or more languages: C++, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • •Experience building distributed systems or networked applications; design and develop ground control station (GCS) software for critical mission applications.
  • •Experience developing user interfaces (e.g., Qt, React, or similar frameworks).
Experience:5-10 yearsAerospaceDefenseDrones
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkProblem-solving
Tech Stack:C++PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptQtReactDistributed systemsGround Control Station

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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