Staff Engineer, Autonomy (R5179)

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

Job Description:

Shield AI is a venture-backed defence technology company building intelligent autonomous systems for aircraft. Our mission is to protect service members and civilians through AI and autonomy.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Staff Engineer, Autonomy to join our Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy real-world autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This is a hands‑on engineering role, blending software development with robotics, perception, and path planning. You’ll be joining a high‑performing team shaping the future of AI pilots for solving real-world problems.

If you’re a capable C++ developer with a passion for robotics and autonomy, this is your chance to make a real impact.