Autonomy Software Engineer – Real-Time Embedded & Flight

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to develop and integrate autonomy capabilities for launched effects platforms, from design through deployment. You will collaborate with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, autopilot vendors, and customer partners to deliver mission-ready software in demanding environments.

In this hands-on role, you’ll lead major features, drive integration across hardware and software, and support live demonstrations and field exercises.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent advanced degree experience).
• Strongproficiencyin C++ and experience developing or integrating real-time or embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux-based development and embedded systems.
• Experience integrating complex software and hardware systems.
• Experience supporting system integration, testing, or field events.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and field autonomy software for launched effects platforms.
• Own major features from software-in-the-loop through live flight testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and partners to deliver integrated autonomy capabilities.
• Contribute to design reviews, ICDs, integration planning, and post-mortems.
• Prepare for deployments and field readiness across engineering teams.
• Travel 10-20% to office locations, customer sites, and flight tests.

Skills

C++

Real-time systems

Embedded systems

Linux development

Software integration

Education

BS/MS or equivalent

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

Docker

CMake/Conan

CI/CD

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Autonomy Software Engineer to develop and integrate autonomy capabilities for launched effects platforms, from design through deployment. You will collaborate with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, autopilot vendors, and customer partners to deliver mission-ready software in demanding environments.

In this hands-on role, you’ll lead major features, drive integration across hardware and software, and support live demonstrations and field exercises.