Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Shield AI
Boston, Washington, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 187,531 - 281,297 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Teamwork","Cross-functional collaboration","Technical execution"]

Lead technical delivery of autonomy capabilities for satellites and missile defense, focusing on multi-objective optimization, weapons target assignment, and space vehicle motion/behavior planning. Build high-performance, well-tested software modules and collaborate across perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and flight test to integrate solutions on real platforms. Support deployment and validation using mission logs, and help drive autonomy R&D and roadmaps through algorithm research, prototyping, and simulation-based testing.

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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

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Job Summary

Lead technical delivery of autonomy capabilities for satellites and missile defense, focusing on multi-objective optimization, weapons target assignment, and space vehicle motion/behavior planning. Build high-performance, well-tested software modules and collaborate across perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and flight test to integrate solutions on real platforms. Support deployment and validation using mission logs, and help drive autonomy R&D and roadmaps through algorithm research, prototyping, and simulation-based testing.
Location: Boston, Washington, San Diego, Dallas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and deploy autonomy capabilities for multi-satellite and space-mission applications, including distributed decision-making and tasking/scheduling.
  • •Implement weapons target assignment and motion planning for fleets of space vehicles and interceptors using advanced optimization and control approaches.
  • •Build high-performance, well-tested software modules with clear interfaces and integration-ready designs for real-world platforms.
  • •Collaborate with cross-functional teams (perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and flight test) to ensure seamless integration on operational systems.
  • •Support deployment and test by analyzing mission logs to verify performance and validate operational effectiveness.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 187,531 - 281,297 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Typically requires 7+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 6 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD, or equivalent).
  • •Proficiency in C++ and Python, with familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • •Strong background in robotics/control topics such as control systems, motion planning, optimization, tactical behaviors, and/or distributed decision-making.
  • •Experience with unmanned systems algorithms (ideally in the space domain) and simulation/testing environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS).
  • •Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance or higher.
Experience:7+ yearsRoboticsAerospaceSpaceDefense
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkCross-functional collaborationTechnical execution
Tech Stack:C++PythonRTOSAFSIMNGTSMLRL

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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