Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5423)
Shield AI · Washington, D.C.
CHECKED 6H AGO
Defenseonsitesenior$163k–$245k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build first-ever autonomy for satellites, USVs, UUVs and unmanned helicopters.
- Own new mission behaviors from simulation through live flight test exercises.
- Stand up autonomy on brand-new platforms that grow into multi-year programs.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on autonomy engineer who thrives in ambiguity across diverse platforms and loves taking first-ever capabilities from concept to live test in real-world environments.
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