Senior Maritime Autonomy Engineer – Multi-Agent Systems

AI Chopping Block; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI's Autonomy Capabilities Team is seeking a Senior Engineer to own major features end-to-end, from design through deployment, focused on maritime autonomy for USVs, UUVs, and cooperative UAVs. You will work with cross-functional teams to integrate capabilities on real-world platforms.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with customers in limited capacities, and contribute to roadmaps while balancing theory with practical implementation in high-TRL contexts.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum years of experience depend on degree: 10 with a BS, 9 with MS, or 7 with PhD, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience in robotic areas related to control, motion planning, optimization, and distributed decision-making.
• Experience with unmanned system technologies and related algorithms, preferably maritime.
• Experience with simulation tools such as AFSIM/NGTS for testing and validation.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own major features end-to-end from design to deployment.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface with customers in limited capacity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including perception, planning, and hardware.
• Contribute to autonomy roadmaps and research new algorithms.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Teamwork

Communication

Security clearance

Education

BS/MS in CS/EE or equivalent

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

Job description

Shield AI's Autonomy Capabilities Team is seeking a Senior Engineer to own major features end-to-end, from design through deployment, focused on maritime autonomy for USVs, UUVs, and cooperative UAVs. You will work with cross-functional teams to integrate capabilities on real-world platforms.

You will mentor junior engineers, interface with customers in limited capacities, and contribute to roadmaps while balancing theory with practical implementation in high-TRL contexts.