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Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5360)

Shield AI · Washington, D.C.

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Defenseonsitesenior staff$221k–$331k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Automate single- and multi-agent platform teams pursuing mission objectives.
  • Build autonomy spanning control to tactical behaviors across air, sea, space.
  • Deliver capabilities integrated into real-world platforms with near-term impact.

Ideal candidate

Problem-solver who thrives across diverse programs and integration contexts, blending theory with rigorous practice. Motivated by near-term, real-world impact protecting service members through autonomy.

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
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