Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R5200)
Shield AI · Washington, D.C.
CHECKED 7H AGO
Defenseonsitesenior$160k–$240k
At a glance
Highlights
- Deploy Hivemind autonomy onto V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft.
- Bridge R&D and deployment for DoD air, sea, and land missions.
- Ensure autonomous systems work reliably in real-world operations.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on systems thinker who thrives on complex hardware-software integration and fast-paced flight testing. Motivated by deploying mission-critical autonomy for real-world defense operations in lab and field.
Requirements
- Solving complex integration challenges spanning hardware, software, and systems engineering
- Deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms and preparing systems for flight
- Troubleshooting mission-critical issues in lab and field environments
- Operating effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions
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