Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Software Integration (R5462)
San Diego, California · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 10, 2026
- Experience
- 4–7 years of experience integrating and testing robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similarly complex systems.
- Education
- BS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads software integration of Hivemind autonomy with operational platforms, from interface design and testing through demonstrations and deployment.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain interfaces and reusable integration frameworks connecting autonomy with platform systems and hardware.
- Configure mission-computing environments and support SIL, HIL, and VIL validation, debugging, demonstrations, and deployments.
- Coordinate integration across engineering teams and external partners, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- BS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of experience integrating and testing robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similarly complex systems.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python, Linux-based development, and experience with ROS, sensor integration, and complex platform systems.
- Hands-on field-test, demonstration, or operational-event experience; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with ArduPilot or PX4 and unmanned aerial systems.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software deployment practices.
Tools
Hivemind, C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, ROS, ArduPilot, PX4
AI focus
Integrates Hivemind autonomy software with operational platforms and supports its validation and deployment.
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