Drimva

Shield AI

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

Boston, Massachusetts · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026

Experience
5+ years in one or more of the listed software integration, planning, optimization, or flight-controls areas.
Education
BS/MS/PhD in a listed engineering or computer science field, or a related field.

About the job

Develops and integrates tactical autonomy behaviors for unmanned platforms performing complex missions, including multi-agent coordination across multiple domains.

What you'll do

  • Develop, implement, and test autonomy software and behaviors for mission execution, coordination, engagement, reconnaissance, and survivability.
  • Contribute to software requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation, and integrate components with broader systems and vehicle platforms.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams on system requirements, interfaces, testing, and delivery; travel up to 20%.

What they ask for

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proficient in production-level C++ software development.
  • 5+ years' experience in one or more of: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

  • Experience with mission systems integration, integration events, testing, or demonstrations.
  • Experience with robotic software ecosystems (e.g., ROS, OMPL, optimization tools) or simulation tools.

Tools

C++, ROS, OMPL, DO-178C

AI focus

Develops tactical autonomy software and behaviors for unmanned platforms, including multi-agent coordination and mission execution.

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