Skip to content
← Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R5200)

Shield AI · Washington, D.C.

CHECKED 7H AGO

Defenseonsitesenior$160k–$240k
Apply on the lab’s site ↗

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
More about Shield AI →
Apply on the lab’s site ↗