Autonomous Software Engineer I - C++ Autonomy & Simulation

Shield AI; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027, with in-person work at our Washington location. This paid position targets students graduating in 2026–2027 academic year and involves contributing to reusable pilot software and autonomy applications across programs and platforms.

You will implement C++ changes, develop pilot behaviors, run tests, and validate data flows in lab or SIL/HIL environments, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ for mission-critical software.
• Experience with testing and validation of software components.

Responsibilities

• Implement C++ changes to mission behavior and autonomy configurations.
• Develop and adapt pilot behaviors and reference configurations for missions or platforms.
• Run builds and unit/integration tests, reproduce issues using simulation, logs, and telemetry.
• Validate command, status, sensor, and mission data flows in lab or SIL/HIL environments.
• Document setup steps, interface assumptions, test findings and reproducible failures for the program team.
• Collaborate with Autonomy Capabilities, Integration & Test, and platform teams on interfaces and test environments.

Skills

C++

Unit testing

Simulation

Autonomy systems

Job description

Shield AI is seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027, with in-person work at our Washington location. This paid position targets students graduating in 2026–2027 academic year and involves contributing to reusable pilot software and autonomy applications across programs and platforms.

You will implement C++ changes, develop pilot behaviors, run tests, and validate data flows in lab or SIL/HIL environments, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver