Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R5200)
Washington, DC · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Software
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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Hivemind Solutions Division
Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration combines software and systems engineering to deploy autonomy solutions on unmanned platforms. Responsibilities span lab and field testing, flight prep, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable autonomous systems in DoD-related contexts.
Required
- autonomy software
- systems integration
- lab and field troubleshooting
- unmanned aircraft platforms
- hardware-software-systems integration
- flight readiness
- DoD-domain knowledge
- hands-on deployment
Preferred
- flight test experience
- embedded systems
- C/C++/Python
- robotics middleware
- real-time operating systems
- HIL testing
- simulation and test planning
Employer description
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments. The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.
Shield AI is committed to developing cutting-edge autonomy for unmanned aircraft operating across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.
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