Lead Autonomy Software Engineer

Shield; San Mateo (CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Shield AI, a defense-tech company, seeks Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers to develop autonomy software for unmanned platforms, including flight tests and field deployments.

You will own technical direction across multiple programs, mentor engineers, and drive cross-team design and validation, partnering with external platform integrators and DoD stakeholders. This role requires travel and a SECRET clearance.

Qualificações

• BS/MS in CS/EE/ME/AE or equivalent.
• Proficiency in C++ and real-time/latency‑sensitive systems.
• Experience with Linux-based development and embedded systems.
• Experience with autonomy stacks, simulation, and field tests.
• Strong leadership, architecture, and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and field autonomy software on unmanned platforms.
• Set technical direction across multiple programs.
• Collaborate across engineering and external partners.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence career development.
• Drive cross-functional design reviews and documentation.
• Own build, configuration, and validation for mission-ready systems.
• Travel to test sites and support live mission operations.
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy stacks.
• Capture mission data and drive fixes into next builds.
• Improve integration timelines and test reliability.
• Define C2 interoperability strategy.
• Hire and build senior engineering talent.

Conhecimentos

C++ proficiency

Linux development

Middleware/IPC (DDS, pub-sub)

Demos/field tests experience

Autonomy simulation experience

Leadership across teams

Architecture/standards experience

Strong problem-solving

Communication & teamwork

Secret clearance

Formação

BS/MS in CS/EE/ME/AE or equivalent

Ferramentas

Docker

k3s

k3d

PX4/ArduPilot stacks

Descrição da vaga

Shield AI, a defense-tech company, seeks Autonomous Pilot Integration engineers to develop autonomy software for unmanned platforms, including flight tests and field deployments.

You will own technical direction across multiple programs, mentor engineers, and drive cross-team design and validation, partnering with external platform integrators and DoD stakeholders. This role requires travel and a SECRET clearance.