Engineer I, Software Integration (R6214) - New Grad

Shield AI; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Software Integration Engineer (L1) to help connect Hivemind autonomy with real-world platforms. You will write C++ integration software, work with device and vehicle interfaces, and configure Linux-based mission computers to ensure robust 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), and field environments, gaining hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing C++ integration software.
• Experience with device and vehicle interfaces.
• Familiarity with Linux-based mission computers and data flow troubleshooting.
• Experience with SIL, HIL, VIL testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop software interfaces that connect Hivemind to platforms across Shield AI’s systems.
• Configure Linux-based mission computers and ensure reliable data flow.
• Support integration and validation across SIL, HIL, VIL, lab and field environments.

Skills

C++ programming

Systems integration

Distributed systems

Tools

Linux

Job description

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-BATaircraft, 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.