Autonomy Systems Engineering Manager

Shield; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay within range listed

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI seeks an experienced leader to head the Autonomous Pilot Integration team, delivering autonomy software for launched effects platforms. You will hire, mentor, and guide engineers while coordinating closely with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and external partners to ensure successful design, development, and field deployment.

You will stay technically active, setting the pace for rapid capability releases, and travel to live exercises and customer demonstrations as needed to ensure

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4–7 years of related experience with progression into leadership.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring engineers.
• Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small-to-mid sized engineering team (3-8 engineers) and manage performance and growth.
• Hire and grow engineers, close strong candidates, and conduct 1:1s.
• Develop autonomy software on launched effects platforms and guide from design to field deployment.
• Collaborate with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and external vendors for integration and testing.
• Coordinate field tests, live demonstrations, and customer engagements.

Skills

People management

C++

Linux

Autonomy systems

Multi-agent

Embedded systems

Build systems

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE or related

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

QGroundControl

DDS

Docker

K3s

Job description

Shield AI seeks an experienced leader to head the Autonomous Pilot Integration team, delivering autonomy software for launched effects platforms. You will hire, mentor, and guide engineers while coordinating closely with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and external partners to ensure successful design, development, and field deployment.

You will stay technically active, setting the pace for rapid capability releases, and travel to live exercises and customer demonstrations as needed to ensure