Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains

Shield AI
Washington, Boston, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 163,200 - 244,800 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Systems-level problem-solving"]

Build and integrate autonomy software for emerging-domain platforms and mission profiles, often establishing autonomy where no baseline exists. Partner with platform teams, autonomy capabilities, perception, and GCS teams to design interfaces, validate integration, and deliver mission-ready autonomy. Own end-to-end engineering from software- and hardware-in-the-loop through live test exercises, including flight/maritime support, debugging, simulation-based issue reproduction, and post-mortem improvements.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
1 month ago

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains

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Job Summary

Build and integrate autonomy software for emerging-domain platforms and mission profiles, often establishing autonomy where no baseline exists. Partner with platform teams, autonomy capabilities, perception, and GCS teams to design interfaces, validate integration, and deliver mission-ready autonomy. Own end-to-end engineering from software- and hardware-in-the-loop through live test exercises, including flight/maritime support, debugging, simulation-based issue reproduction, and post-mortem improvements.
Location: Washington, Boston, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Integrate autonomy capabilities with platform-specific software and develop new autonomy where needed.
  • •Develop and field autonomy across emerging-domain platforms, including platform/autopilot integration, payload/sensor integration, mission behaviors, multi-agent coordination, and validation.
  • •Partner with platform teams and cross-functional stakeholders to validate interfaces, coordinate hardware/software compatibility, and support mission readiness.
  • •Support system bring-up, troubleshoot integration issues, and participate in flight tests, maritime trials, ground testing, and operational exercises.
  • •Capture mission data, reproduce issues in simulation, and improve engineering rigor, processes, and release readiness through documentation and post-mortems.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 163,200 - 244,800 annually
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
  • •Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • •Strong proficiency in C++ and Linux-based development.
  • •Experience integrating embedded or real-time software systems.
  • •Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Experience:5+ yearsDefense-techAutonomyRoboticsR&D
Education:Bachelor's in relevant engineering discipline
Skills:Systems-level problem-solving
Tech Stack:C++LinuxPythonDockerCI/CDSimulationEmbedded systemsCommand-and-control systemsAutopilot integration

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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