Shield AI
Discrete Planning Engineer (R5440)
San Diego, CA · On-site · Mid
- Discipline
- Software
- Industry
- Defense
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Hivemind Enterprise Division
Discourse on advanced planning and AI-driven flight behavior in a defense-tech autonomy group; involves software architecture, algorithm development, and mentoring within an agile, research-oriented team. Located in San Diego, CA.
Required
- software architecture
- motion planning
- discrete optimization
- AI algorithms
- C++ or Python
- system design
- mentoring engineers
Preferred
- experience with autonomous flight
- Hivemind or similar autonomy stack
- simulation and synthetic reality
- end-to-end software development
- team mentorship
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.
Job Description:
The Discrete Planning Group is a part of the Autonomy Team for Hivemind Enterprise Product. The group is an agile set of engineers focused on researching and developing state-of-the-art algorithms that drive intelligent and confidence-inspiring flight behaviors while accounting for an uncertain and dynamic world. As a member of the group, you will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, discrete optimization, and motion planning. You will architect and write high-quality software for core systems, set standards for software engineering, refine technical requirements, drive strategic technical improvements, and mentor other engineers.
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