Staff Autonomy Engineer - Fleet-Scale Pilot Integration

Shield AI; Ashington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical Coverage

Mental Health Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Onsite Gym (DC)

Gym Discount (San Diego)

Free Parking

Competitive Compensation

Stock Benefits

401K Services and Match

Job summary

Shield AI in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced autonomy software engineer to lead technical delivery and field autonomy solutions for launched effects platforms.

You will own end-to-end integration across multiple subsystems, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional collaboration with perception, autopilot vendors, and C2 providers. A SECRET clearance is highly valued and international deployment is possible.

Qualifications

• Expert C++ and Linux development experience.
• BS/MS in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading complex autonomy or embedded software integration efforts.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Experience with launched effects or distributed autonomous systems.
• Experience integrating PX4, ArduPilot, or custom autopilot solutions.
• Experience with fleet-scale autonomous operations.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of major autonomy capabilities and cross-team coordination.
• Develop, integrate, and field autonomy software on launched effects platforms.
• Coordinate validation, release planning, and hardware/software compatibility.
• Provide technical leadership during flight tests, demos, and range exercises.
• Drive interface definitions and ensure integration across teams and partners.

Skills

C++ development

Linux development

Autonomy software

Leadership

Embedded systems

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

Job description

Shield AI in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced autonomy software engineer to lead technical delivery and field autonomy solutions for launched effects platforms.

You will own end-to-end integration across multiple subsystems, mentor engineers, and drive cross-functional collaboration with perception, autopilot vendors, and C2 providers. A SECRET clearance is highly valued and international deployment is possible.