Autonomy Software Engineer, Integration & Field Testing

Blackshark; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,109,000 - 1,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking an Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine. The role spans software, hardware, aircraft systems, and flight operations in fast-paced field environments.

The engineer will integrate autonomy software onto fixed-wing and multirotor platforms, troubleshoot in lab and field settings, and support live flight operations under evolving conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience developing and integrating software for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or related technical fields
• Strong software engineering experience in C++ and Python, including development, debugging, and system integration
• Experience contributing to complex software systems in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or related domains
• Experience working with Linux-based systems and development environments
• Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting hardware and software systems
• Experience supporting field testing, flight testing, demonstrations, or operational exercises
• Familiarity with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, or related unmanned systems technologies
• Experience debugging distributed or cross-disciplinary systems involving software, networking, sensors, radios, onboard compute, and mission systems
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to work across disciplines
• Ability to travel within Ukraine as required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Embedded systems

Autonomy software

Flight testing

Debugging

System integration

MAVLink

PX4

ArduPilot

ROS

Networking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

MAVLink

PX4

ArduPilot

ROS

DDS

Job description

Shield AI is seeking an Autonomy Software Integration & Test Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of autonomous systems in Ukraine. The role spans software, hardware, aircraft systems, and flight operations in fast-paced field environments.

The engineer will integrate autonomy software onto fixed-wing and multirotor platforms, troubleshoot in lab and field settings, and support live flight operations under evolving conditions.