Staff Engineer, Autonomy (R5682)

Shield; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Autonomy to join the Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy real‑world autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This hands‑on role blends software development with robotics, perception, and path planning, with a focus on delivering practical AI pilots for autonomous aircraft.

The ideal candidate is an experienced C++ developer passionate about robotics and autonomy and eager to make a meaningful impact on defense technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in robotics, autonomy, perception, and path planning.
• Strong C++ software development skills in robotics contexts.
• Ability to design, implement, and test autonomous capabilities for real-world systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement autonomy software for uncrewed systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and robotics teams to integrate perception, planning, and control.
• Deliver robust, tested solutions for real‑world autonomous operations.

Skills

C++ development

Robotics

Path planning

Perception

Autonomy systems

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.