Flight Integration Engineer - Autonomy on UAS

Shield; San Mateo (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Resumo da vaga

Shield AI is hiring a Flight Integration Engineer to deploy autonomy software on unmanned aircraft, prep flight-ready systems, and support live tests across lab and field environments.

You will collaborate with autonomy, GNC, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality, troubleshoot in real time, and help with certification and compliance documentation. A SECRET clearance is required and travel is expected 30–40% of the year.

Qualificações

• BS/MS in CS/EE/ME/AE or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's; or MS/PhD with internship or equivalent.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with RTOS.
• Linux-based development with embedded systems and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and ROS/DDS.
• Hands-on experience supporting flight demos or live exercises.
• Experience with simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS) for testing.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsabilidades

• System Integration & Deployment of autonomy software on unmanned aircraft systems.
• Pre-flight build, configuration, and validation for flight readiness.
• On-site flight test support including safety checks and bring-up.
• Hardware/software debugging across autonomy stacks and embedded systems.
• Flight data capture, analysis, and iterative improvements.
• Cross-team collaboration with autonomy, GNC, and test groups.
• Develop tools to improve integration timelines and reliability.
• Assist with documentation for certification and compliance.
• Travel 30–40% of the year for sites and tests.

Conhecimentos

C++

Python

RTOS

Linux

Embedded systems

Sensor integration

ROS

DDS

Flight testing

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Formação

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

Shield AI is hiring a Flight Integration Engineer to deploy autonomy software on unmanned aircraft, prep flight-ready systems, and support live tests across lab and field environments.

You will collaborate with autonomy, GNC, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality, troubleshoot in real time, and help with certification and compliance documentation. A SECRET clearance is required and travel is expected 30–40% of the year.