Senior Autonomy Software Integration Engineer

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineer to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine. This hands-on role spans software, hardware, and flight operations across unmanned platforms, with field deployments and rapid iterations in a fast-growing startup.

You will debug software, integrate autonomy onto fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft, build tools in C++ and Python, and work with cross-disciplinary teams to enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Robotics/EE or related field.
• 3+ years in robotics, autonomy, aerospace software integration.
• Strong C++ and Python software engineering, debugging and integration.
• Linux-based development environments experience.
• Hands-on hardware/software integration and field testing.
• Familiar with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl.
• Willingness to travel within Ukraine and other locations as needed.
• Ownership mindset and ability to work independently in fast-paced settings.
• Cross-discipline problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop production-quality software features for autonomous systems.
• Design, implement, debug, and maintain autonomy, mission execution and flight operations components.
• Integrate autonomy software onto fixed-wing, multirotor, and other unmanned systems.
• Develop internal tools, automation, telemetry analysis pipelines, and test infrastructure in C++ and Python.
• Support software bring-up, configuration, and mission readiness for flight operations.
• Debug and troubleshoot autonomy software, onboard compute, radios, networking, sensors, and flight controllers.
• Support simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, ground testing, and live flight test activities.
• Support field demonstrations and operational tests, including pre-flight setup and post-flight analysis.
• Operate and troubleshoot Ground Control Stations (GCS) and mission support systems.
• Capture, analyze, and review flight data for root-cause analysis and improvements.
• Collaborate with autonomy, systems, hardware, and flight test teams to rapidly validate capabilities.
• Support rapid software iteration and deployment readiness in dynamic field environments.
• Contribute to deployment workflows and operational documentation.
• Travel to test sites and support field operations as required.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Autonomy software

Flight testing

Robotics

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

ROS

PX4

QGroundControl

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineer to support development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine. This hands-on role spans software, hardware, and flight operations across unmanned platforms, with field deployments and rapid iterations in a fast-growing startup.

You will debug software, integrate autonomy onto fixed-wing and multirotor aircraft, build tools in C++ and Python, and work with cross-disciplinary teams to enable