Applications Engineer, Autonomy (open level)
Shield AI · San Diego, California
CHECKED 5H AGO
Defensehybridsenior$120k–$318k
At a glance
Highlights
- Deploy Hivemind autonomy software in real-world operational environments.
- Help integrate AI and autonomy products directly supporting global operations.
- Protect service members and civilians with intelligent autonomous systems.
What they offer
- Opportunities to grow into technical leadership over time
Ideal candidate
A hands-on, customer-obsessed engineer energized by field deployment and real-world impact. You love solving problems on-site, building trusted relationships, and advancing autonomy, robotics, or aerospace missions.
Requirements
- Programming experience in C, C++, or Rust
- Willing to travel frequently, including international multi-week on-site engagements
- Several years of relevant industry experience
Lab profile
About Shield AI
Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.
What they build
- Hivemind autonomy software
- V-BAT aircraft
- X-BAT aircraft
Known for
- AI autonomy
- Unmanned aircraft engineering
- Aerodynamics and aerostructures
- Simulation and synthetic reality
Key facts
- Venture-backed
- Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific