Manager, Software - Perception (R3770)
Shield AI · Washington, D.C.
CHECKED 6H AGO
Defenseonsitemanager$220k–$331k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead perception for autonomous aircraft operating in complex contested environments.
- Build situational awareness underpinning autonomy across air, sea, and land domains.
- Deliver perception software from simulation through real-world defense operations.
Ideal candidate
A mission-driven technical leader who thrives building autonomy for real-world aircraft and guiding teams through complex, high-stakes integration.
Requirements
- Experience developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion and state estimation algorithms
- Familiarity with airborne sensing systems such as EO/IR cameras, radars and IMUs
- Ability to deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions
- Experience leading technical teams and integrating perception solutions for defense platforms
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