Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5427)

What this role involves

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and integrate autonomy software for launched effects platforms, such as small air- or ground-launched systems. The role involves owning features from design through deployment, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and supporting live flight testing and operational missions. The position requires travel to test sites and customer exercises.

Skills this posting asks for

• autonomy software
• px4
• ardupilot
• motion planning
• tactics
• perception
• track fusion
• hivemindsdk
• payload computer bring-up
• autopilot integration
• multi-agent coordination
• software-in-the-loop
• hardware-in-the-loop
• vehicle-in-the-loop
• c2 providers
• embedded systems
• simulation
• debugging
• mission planning
• release readiness

Requirements

• Level: senior

From the employer’s posting

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilitie…