Staff Engineer, Autonomy — Robotics & AI for Drones

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

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.