Engineer I, Software Integration (R6214)

Oppurtuna; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI in Washington, D.C. seeks an entry-level Software Integration Engineer I to help connect Hivemind autonomy with real-world platforms.

You will implement C++ interfaces, configure Linux-based mission computers, and validate data flow across SIL, HIL, and VIL environments under guidance from senior engineers. You will collaborate across hardware and software teams to ensure reliable integration with vehicles, sensors, payloads, and communications systems, contributing to field-ready

Responsibilities

• Develop software interfaces that connect Hivemind with real-world platforms.
• Configure Linux-based mission computers and ensure proper data flow across distributed systems.
• Support Integration and Validation activities across SIL, HIL, and VIL environments.

Skills

C++ integration

Linux

System interfaces

Troubleshooting

Job description

# Engineer I, Software Integration (R6214)ShieldaiWashington, D.C.Posted 3 days agoApply Now## DetailsLocationWashington, D.C.## Job SummaryIntegration & Test## Job DescriptionShield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.### Job Description:The Systems & Platform Integration team serves as the engineering bridge between Hivemind autonomy and operational platforms across Shield AI’s Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio. Our mission is to rapidly enable new platform adoption by developing the software interfaces, configurations, and integration frameworks required to connect autonomy with vehicle systems, sensors, payloads, mission computers, and communications systems.As a Software Integration Engineer (L1), you will work alongside experienced engineers to develop the software interfaces that connect Hivemind with real-world platforms. You will gain hands-on experience writing C++ integration software, working with device and vehicle interfaces, configuring Linux-based mission computers, and troubleshooting data flow across distributed systems. You will support integration and validation activities across Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Vehicle-in-the-Loop (VIL), lab, and field environments.Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.