Autonomous Ground Control Full-Stack Engineer

Shield AI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 211,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shield AI's Ground Control Station Software team extends the Hivemind Commander platform to support mission planning, command and control, and post-mission debrief for operators of unmanned systems. As an Engineer II, you will build and test full‑stack extensions across UI and backend, delivering planning, C2 and debrief workflows with guidance from senior engineers.

Applicants should be pursuing a CS/Engineering degree with graduation 2026–2027 and be eligible for a SECRET clearance; this is an

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, graduating 2026–2027.
• 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience building web interfaces with JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern frontend framework; backend services or APIs experience.
• Familiarity with HTTP APIs, asynchronous data flows, and client-server debugging.
• Experience using Git, automated tests, and debugging tools across multiple application layers.
• Ability to complete a feature with tests and documentation; communicate risks; seek guidance on design/safety decisions.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and test full-stack extensions to Hivemind Commander for mission planning, live C2, and debrief.
• Develop operator workflows for planning and reviewing missions and visualizing telemetry.
• Connect extension interfaces to Commander and APIs using contracts; handle live updates and errors.
• Implement service endpoints and data flows for mission, command/status, and debrief information.
• Add frontend, backend, and integration tests with representative telemetry playback.
• Diagnose extension issues across browser, API, logs, and network in test environments.
• Collaborate with platform, UX, autonomy, and test teams to clarify requirements and verify integration.
• Document extension behavior, test evidence, interface assumptions, and operator-visible limitations.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript frontend

HTTP APIs

Git & testing

Debugging client/server

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

React

Node.js

Go

Job description

Shield AI's Ground Control Station Software team extends the Hivemind Commander platform to support mission planning, command and control, and post-mission debrief for operators of unmanned systems. As an Engineer II, you will build and test full‑stack extensions across UI and backend, delivering planning, C2 and debrief workflows with guidance from senior engineers.

Applicants should be pursuing a CS/Engineering degree with graduation 2026–2027 and be eligible for a SECRET clearance; this is an