Shield AI
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5401)
$195K–$293K
Washington, D.C. +3 · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
San Diego, California
Boston, Massachusetts
Dallas, Texas - Experience
- Typically 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads development and integration of autonomy software for emerging-domain platforms, from early R&D through testing and operational deployment.
What you'll do
- Lead autonomy development and integration on new platforms, coordinating interfaces, payloads, mission autonomy, and deployment.
- Guide technical direction, mentor engineers, and partner with platform and cross-functional teams to deliver complex capabilities.
- Lead validation, hardware/software debugging, live testing, and mission-data-driven improvements.
What they ask for
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Expert C++ and Linux development experience.
- Experience leading complex autonomy or systems integration efforts and influencing technical direction across engineering teams.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with autonomous aircraft, maritime, or space systems; or standing up autonomy on new platforms.
- Experience with UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586, or comparable interoperability standards.
Pay
USD 195,200–292,800 per year base salary
Tools
C++, Linux, HivemindSDK, ViDAR, ATR, UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586
AI focus
Develops autonomy software, including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, contingencies, and executive autonomy, for emerging-domain platforms.
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