Autonomy Integration Lead: Real-Time Robotics & Simulation

AI Chopping Block, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego is seeking an Autonomy Integration Lead to bring together autonomy components into integrated reference implementations, enabling mission-focused operations across edge systems. You will ensure smooth execution of perception, planning, and control stacks.

Responsibilities include building reference configurations, developing in-loop tests, and collaborating with component teams. Strong C++/Python skills and Linux experience are essential for delivering reliable,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or equivalent.
Experience building, testing, and debugging nontrivial C++ software for autonomy.
Experience with Python for prototyping and testing.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain stable Pilot integrated implementations and reference configurations.
Collaborate with component teams to expand the integration baseline and fix gaps.
Develop automated software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop tests.
Create glue layer between mission autonomy software and platform software for easy integration.
Investigate failures, reproduce issues, isolate responsible layer, fix defects.
Support deployment of the autonomy stack to hardware with configuration and debugging.
Work with Flight Operations to define test objectives and analyze failures.
Write setup guides, reference configurations, troubleshooting runbooks, and training materials.