Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Software Integration (R5462)
$152K–$228K
San Diego, California +2 · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
Washington, D.C.
Dallas, Texas - Experience
- 4–7 years integrating and testing robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similarly complex systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads software integration of Hivemind autonomy onto 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, VIL, field testing, demonstrations, and deployments.
- Lead cross-domain troubleshooting and coordinate integration work across engineering teams and partners.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python, Linux-based development, and familiarity with RTOS.
- Experience integrating complex software with vehicle platforms, mission-computing environments, sensors, payloads, and communications systems; experience with sensor integration and middleware such as ROS.
- Hands-on experience supporting field tests, demonstrations, or operational events; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with ArduPilot or PX4, unmanned aerial systems, or autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems.
- Familiarity with flight controllers, radios, communications systems, or CI/CD pipelines.
Pay
USD 152,000–228,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, RTOS, Linux, ROS, ArduPilot, PX4, CI/CD
AI focus
Integrates Hivemind autonomy software with operational platforms and their control systems, sensors, payloads, and communications systems.
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