Shield AI
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)
$195K–$293K
Boston, Massachusetts +2 · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Apr 29, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
Washington, D.C.
San Diego, California - Experience
- 7+ years in one or more of the specified software and autonomy areas.
- Education
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develops and integrates tactical autonomy software and behaviors for unmanned platforms, supporting complex missions and multi-agent coordination across operational domains.
What you'll do
- Develop, implement, test, verify, and validate autonomy behaviors throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Architect scalable software subsystems and coordinate integration with vehicle, sensor, communications, and other engineering teams.
- Provide technical leadership, guide technology roadmaps, and support reusable capabilities across projects.
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.
- 7+ years' experience in one or more listed areas, including behavior planning, 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 and flight demonstrations.
- Experience with robotic-system FOSS, simulation tools, or high-assurance software development processes.
Pay
USD 195,200–292,800 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
C++, ROS, OMPL, AFSIM, NGTS, DO-178C
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