Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)
$221K–$331K
Washington, D.C. +3 · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 15, 2025
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
Boston, Massachusetts
San Diego, California
Remote - Experience
- 10 years with a Bachelor’s degree; 9 years with a Master’s degree; 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- Education
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Integrates and deploys autonomy software on unmanned aircraft, prepares systems for flight, and supports flight testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
What you'll do
- Integrate autonomy software with aircraft compute, sensors, and control interfaces; build and validate flight-ready systems.
- Support live flight operations, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and collect and analyze flight data.
- Collaborate across engineering and test teams; improve integration processes and support certification documentation.
What they ask for
- Degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 9 years with a Master’s degree, 7 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with RTOS, Linux development, embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics.
- Hands-on flight-demo or live-exercise support experience; ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with unmanned aerial systems or flight test campaigns; familiarity with autonomy stacks, flight control systems, or GNC pipelines.
- Experience with UCI and OMS Standards.
Pay
USD 220,800–331,200 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, RTOS, Linux, ROS, DDS, AFSIM, NGTS
AI focus
Deploys autonomy software on unmanned aircraft and uses flight data to refine autonomy behaviors.
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