Shield AI
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5398)
$234K–$351K
Washington, D.C. +3 · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
San Diego, California
Boston, Massachusetts
Dallas, Texas - Experience
- Typically 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads technical strategy and delivery for autonomy integration on launched-effects platforms, from software development and testing through fleet deployment and operational support.
What you'll do
- Set technical direction and architecture across the Launched Effects portfolio, including C2 interoperability and integration standards.
- Guide autonomy development, hardware and software integration, validation, and fleet-scale deployment; lead complex debugging and operational test support.
- Mentor senior engineers and drive cross-team engineering practices, hiring, and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Expert-level C++ and Linux systems development experience.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with launched effects, autonomous systems, or distributed robotic platforms.
- Experience defining autopilot integration strategies and multi-agent autonomy architectures.
Pay
USD 233,760–350,640 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
C++, Linux, HivemindSDK, UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT
AI focus
Develops and integrates autonomy software, including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, and executive autonomy, for launched-effects platforms.
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