Staff Engineer, Maritime Autonomy & Multi-Agent Systems

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Temporary benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Shield AI is advancing autonomy for maritime and multi-domain platforms, delivering high-performance software integrated into real-world USV/UUV/UAV missions. This role blends theory with practical engineering to enable safe, scalable autonomy with rigorous testing and TRL readiness.

The Staff Engineer will shape requirements, lead technical delivery, and collaborate across disciplines to push mission-ready autonomy into fielded systems while navigating complex government programs and security

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with RTOS.
• Significant robotics/motion planning and autonomous system design background.

Responsibilities

• Lead autonomy capability delivery for complex systems across platforms.
• Define technical approaches and drive execution through full development cycle.
• Collaborate with perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and tests teams.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Unmanned systems

Problem solving

Communication

RTOS

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

Job description

Shield AI is advancing autonomy for maritime and multi-domain platforms, delivering high-performance software integrated into real-world USV/UUV/UAV missions. This role blends theory with practical engineering to enable safe, scalable autonomy with rigorous testing and TRL readiness.

The Staff Engineer will shape requirements, lead technical delivery, and collaborate across disciplines to push mission-ready autonomy into fielded systems while navigating complex government programs and security