Senior UAS Autonomy & Flight Integration Engineer

Shield AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical Coverage

401K Services and Match

Stock Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

Shield AI in San Mateo, CA, is seeking an experienced systems integration engineer to deploy autonomy software on unmanned aircraft, own flight-ready build processes, and support live flight tests. You will debug across hardware and software, capture flight data, and collaborate with autonomy, GNC, and test teams to validate complex systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with Linux, C++, Python, and autonomy stacks, plus the ability to travel to test sites and interact with DoD

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in deploying autonomy software on unmanned platforms is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot hardware/software integration.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with ROS, DDS, and simulation tools.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance and work with DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• System Integration & Deployment — Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems across onboard compute, sensors, and control interfaces.
• Pre-flight Preparation — Own build, configuration, and validation for flight-ready systems; ensure hardware/software compatibility.
• On-site Flight Test Support — Travel to test sites, support live flight operations, perform safety checks and troubleshooting.
• Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues in lab and field environments.
• Flight Data Capture & Analysis — Manage data collection and post-test analysis to refine behaviors.
• Collaboration Across Teams — Work with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Continuous Improvement — Build tools to improve integration timelines and flight test reliability.
• Support Certification and Compliance — Assist with documentation and system-level validation for certification and airworthiness.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

RTOS

Sensor fusion

ROS

Education

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

Tools

ROS

DDS

AFSIM

NGTS

RTOS

Job description

Shield AI in San Mateo, CA, is seeking an experienced systems integration engineer to deploy autonomy software on unmanned aircraft, own flight-ready build processes, and support live flight tests. You will debug across hardware and software, capture flight data, and collaborate with autonomy, GNC, and test teams to validate complex systems.

The role requires hands-on experience with Linux, C++, Python, and autonomy stacks, plus the ability to travel to test sites and interact with DoD