Shield AI
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5423)
San Mateo, California · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Software
- Industry
- Defense
Spec sheet
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Hivemind Solutions Division
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration focuses on bridging R&D and deployment for unmanned platforms, integrating autonomy software with hardware and systems, and solving field-grade integration and flight-test challenges in DoD-relevant environments.
Required
- autonomy software
- systems integration
- unmanned aircraft
- lab and field troubleshooting
- flight integration
- hardware-software-systems interaction
- DoD-domain awareness
Preferred
- flight-tested integration experience
- robotics/autonomy stack
- embedded systems
- C/C++/Python
- flight test environments
- deployment of autonomy software onto platforms
- risk assessment in test environments
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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