Lead Software Integration Engineer, Autonomy Platforms

Shield; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer to lead the integration of Hivemind autonomy onto diverse platform families, ensuring interfaces connect autonomy with vehicle subsystems, mission computers, payloads, sensors, and communications.

The role involves end-to-end integration lifecycle, SIL/HIL/VIL validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver demonstrations and operational deployments.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required in CS/AE/EE/ME or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in robotics, autonomy, or complex systems integration/testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of Hivemind autonomy onto operational platforms.
• Develop interfaces between autonomy, subsystems, payloads, and mission computers.
• Configure Linux systems, middleware, containers, and deployment pipelines.

Skills

C++

Python

RTOS

Linux

ROS

Field testing

Debugging

Security clearance

Education

BS in Computer Science / Aerospace / Electrical / Mechanical or related

Tools

ROS

CI/CD

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer to lead the integration of Hivemind autonomy onto diverse platform families, ensuring interfaces connect autonomy with vehicle subsystems, mission computers, payloads, sensors, and communications.

The role involves end-to-end integration lifecycle, SIL/HIL/VIL validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver demonstrations and operational deployments.