Full-Stack Software Engineer, Ground Control Station

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in the United States is seeking Autonomous Software Engineers (Engineer II) for full-time, in-person roles starting in 2027. You will build and test Hivemind Commander extensions across the UI and backend, delivering mission planning, C2, and debrief workflows with senior guidance.

You will work with Commander platform, UX, autonomy, and test teams to implement endpoints, tests, and document behavior.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS, Robotics, EE, or related field, graduating 2026–2027.
• 2+ years related experience with Bachelor's, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience building web interfaces with JavaScript/TypeScript and a modern frontend framework, plus backend services or APIs.
• Familiarity with HTTP APIs, asynchronous data flows, and debugging client-server interactions.
• Experience using Git, automated tests, and debugging tools.
• Ability to complete a feature with tests and documentation, communicate risks, and seek guidance on larger design decisions.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and test full-stack extensions to Hivemind Commander for mission planning, live C2, and debrief.
• Develop operator workflows for planning and reviewing missions, visualizing telemetry and status.
• Connect extension interfaces to Commander and ground-service APIs using contracts; handle live updates and feedback.
• Implement service endpoints and data flows for mission, command/status, and debrief with reliability and traceability.
• Add frontend, backend, and integration tests with simulated workflows where appropriate.
• Diagnose extension issues across browser behavior, API responses, and logs in test environments.
• Collaborate with platform, UX, autonomy, and test teams to verify requirements and support lab/field tests.
• Document extension behavior, test evidence, interface assumptions, and operator-visible limitations.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend services

HTTP APIs

Testing & debugging

Education

CS/Robotics/EE degree

Tools

Git

Automated tests

React

Node.js

Go

WebSockets

Job description

Shield AI in the United States is seeking Autonomous Software Engineers (Engineer II) for full-time, in-person roles starting in 2027. You will build and test Hivemind Commander extensions across the UI and backend, delivering mission planning, C2, and debrief workflows with senior guidance.

You will work with Commander platform, UX, autonomy, and test teams to implement endpoints, tests, and document behavior.