Autonomy Software Lead – UAS (C++, Real-Time)

Shield; San Diego (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield is seeking an experienced autonomy software engineer to develop, integrate, and field autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT platforms. You will own major capabilities from simulation through hardware testing and live flight, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust performance.

You will lead technical execution, troubleshoot integration issues, and support customer deployments, training, and mission operations while maintaining security clearances and program timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Strong C++ experience in real-time or embedded systems; Linux and integration experience.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and field autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT.
• Own major capabilities from simulation through hardware testing and live flight.
• Lead technical execution and troubleshoot system integration issues.
• Support customer deployments, training, and mission operations.

Skills

C++

Linux

Embedded Systems

Autonomy Software

Robotics

Real-Time Systems

System Integration

Hardware/Software Debugging

Unmanned Aircraft

Vehicle Control

Payload and Sensor Integration

Multi-Agent Coordination

Flight Testing

Python

Command-and-Control Interoperability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Docker

Job description

Shield is seeking an experienced autonomy software engineer to develop, integrate, and field autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT platforms. You will own major capabilities from simulation through hardware testing and live flight, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure robust performance.

You will lead technical execution, troubleshoot integration issues, and support customer deployments, training, and mission operations while maintaining security clearances and program timelines.