Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5193)

Shield AI; San Diego (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI in San Diego is seeking a senior engineering leader to define and drive the long-term autonomy strategy across V-BAT, X-BAT, and future expeditionary platforms. You will lead integration, validation, and deployment of mission-ready autonomy software while mentoring senior engineers and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering and 10+ years of experience with expert C++ and Linux skills, plus the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in C++ and Linux.
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive long-term technical strategy for autonomy across platforms.
• Lead the integration, validation, and deployment of mission-ready autonomy software.
• Mentor senior engineers and partner with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C++

Linux

Technical Strategy

Systems Integration

Autonomy Architecture

UAS VTOL

Mentorship

Engineering Leadership

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Job description

Define and drive the long-term technical strategy for autonomy across V-BAT, X-BAT, and future expeditionary platforms. Lead the integration, validation, and deployment of mission-ready autonomy software while mentoring senior engineers and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Requires a BS/MS in engineering with 10+ years of experience and expert-level proficiency in C++ and Linux. Candidates must have a proven track record of defining technical strategy and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Key Skills

C++, Linux Systems Development, Technical Strategy, Systems Integration, Autonomy Architecture, UAS, VTOL Platforms, Flight-Autonomy Interfaces, Multi-Agent Operations, Open-Systems Architectures, Mentorship, Engineering Leadership

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity