Shield AI
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)
Boston, Massachusetts · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ 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.
- 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 behaviors for unmanned platforms, including multi-agent coordination and mission execution across operational domains.
What you'll do
- Develop, implement, and test autonomy behaviors for missions such as coordination, target engagement, reconnaissance, and survivability.
- Architect and integrate scalable behavior software throughout the development lifecycle, from requirements through verification and validation.
- Set technical direction, support reusable product-line capabilities, and collaborate with integration teams and operational users.
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 of the listed software integration, planning, optimization, or flight-control areas.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with mission systems integration, integration events, or flight demonstrations.
- Experience with robotic FOSS, simulation tools, or high-assurance software development processes.
Tools
C++, ROS, OMPL, AFSIM, NGTS, DO-178C
AI focus
Develops autonomy software and behaviors for unmanned platforms, including multi-agent coordination and tactical mission capabilities.
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