Staff Autonomy Engineer — AI, Robotics, Drones

Shield AI; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Autonomy to join the Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This is a hands-on role blending software development with robotics, perception, and path planning.

You’ll work in a high-performance environment and contribute to real-world AI pilots, shaping the future of autonomy for defense applications. If you’re a capable C++ developer with a passion for robotics, this is your chance to make a

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ with hands-on robotics experience.
• Experience with perception and autonomous navigation systems.
• Strong debugging and systems integration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems using C++.
• Collaborate across software, robotics, and hardware teams to deliver robust autonomy solutions.

Skills

C++

Robotics

Path planning

Perception

Tools

ROS

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Autonomy to join the Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This is a hands-on role blending software development with robotics, perception, and path planning.

You’ll work in a high-performance environment and contribute to real-world AI pilots, shaping the future of autonomy for defense applications. If you’re a capable C++ developer with a passion for robotics, this is your chance to make a