Shield AI
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5423)
Washington, D.C. · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Develops and integrates autonomy software for emerging-domain platforms, from initial platform integration through testing and mission deployment.
What you'll do
- Develop, integrate, and validate autonomy capabilities across platforms, including platform and autopilot integration, sensors, mission behaviors, and multi-agent coordination.
- Support system bring-up, troubleshooting, field tests, demonstrations, and operational exercises; capture mission data and reproduce issues in simulation.
- Coordinate with platform, autonomy, perception, GCS, and customer teams on integration planning, interfaces, release readiness, and interoperability.
What they ask for
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Linux-based development.
- Experience integrating embedded or real-time software systems and supporting integration, testing, or operational field events.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with autonomous aircraft, maritime systems, spacecraft, robotics, autonomy software, autopilot integration, or robotics frameworks.
- Python, Docker, CI/CD, rapid prototyping, or DoD customer experience.
Tools
C++, Linux, Python, Docker, CI/CD, HivemindSDK
AI focus
Develop and integrate autonomy software, including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, and executive autonomy.
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