Autonomy Engineering Manager, Emerging Platforms

Shield AI; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a senior Autonomous Pilot Integration team lead to manage and grow a group of autonomy engineers working on new platforms such as satellites, unmanned vessels, and beyond. You will own the delivery, technical health, and career development for your area, while partnering with platform teams and customer program offices.

You will stay technically active, contribute to code where it serves the team, and guide architecture, integration, and validation across

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading autonomous systems teams.
• Experience building autonomy software for new platforms.
• Proven ability to hire, coach, and grow engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team across emerging-domain efforts.
• Hire for your area; conduct interviews and close strong candidates.
• Mentor engineers through hard problems and growth opportunities.
• Define autonomy stack for new platforms and guide technical direction.
• Travel to test sites and customer exercises as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Hiring & interviewing

Mentoring engineers

Autonomy software

Platform integration

Tools

C2 interoperability

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a senior Autonomous Pilot Integration team lead to manage and grow a group of autonomy engineers working on new platforms such as satellites, unmanned vessels, and beyond. You will own the delivery, technical health, and career development for your area, while partnering with platform teams and customer program offices.

You will stay technically active, contribute to code where it serves the team, and guide architecture, integration, and validation across