Shield AI
Senior Engineer, Software Systems (R4903)
$110K–$170K
United States +5 · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 6, 2026
- Location
- United States
San Diego, California
Washington, D.C.
Boston, Massachusetts
San Mateo, California
Dallas, Texas - Experience
- 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years with a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- Education
- B.S. degree in a STEM discipline (e.g. Software, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering).
- Visa sponsorship
- US citizenship is required because only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
About the job
Supports the design, integration, and validation of systems using Hivemind autonomy software, translating mission and stakeholder needs into technical solutions.
What you'll do
- Manage system requirements and their traceability to mission objectives.
- Develop system architectures, conduct trade studies, and coordinate interfaces across systems.
- Support integration, verification, and validation, including test planning and execution; identify and mitigate technical risks.
What they ask for
- At least 5 years of systems engineering or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; alternatively 4 years with a Master’s degree, 2 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
- B.S. in a STEM discipline and experience with systems engineering practices, requirements, and MBSE.
- Cross-functional teamwork, communication, and experience reading and applying engineering drawings.
- C++ and/or Python software engineering experience; ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance. US citizenship is required.
Nice to have
- Expertise with MBSE, including Cameo API and Velocity Template Language (VTL), or requirement and design decomposition.
- Experience in autonomy, aircraft, or unmanned vehicles.
Pay
USD 110,000–170,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Hivemind, C++, Python, MBSE, Cameo API, Velocity Template Language (VTL)
AI focus
Supports system engineering for solutions leveraging Hivemind autonomy software.
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