Staff Software Engineer – Autonomous Aircraft Systems

Shield; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Resumo da vaga

Shield AI is a leading defense-tech company developing autonomy for unmanned aircraft. The Flight Integration Engineer role focuses on integrating autonomy software onto UAVs, ensuring flight-ready systems, and supporting live flight tests across lab and field environments.

The position requires hands-on engineering, systems thinking, and ability to work in fast-paced test conditions. Applicants should have a strong background in C++/Python, RTOS, Linux, and sensor fusion, with experience in

Qualificações

• BS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years with a Bachelor's, 5 with a Master’s, or 4 with a PhD or equivalent
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; RTOS familiarity
• Linux-based development; embedded systems; shell scripting
• Knowledge of sensor integration and middleware frameworks (ROS, DDS)
• Hands-on flight demos or live exercises experience
• Experience with simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS) for testing/validation
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork; ability to obtain SECRET clearance

Responsabilidades

• System Integration & Deployment of autonomy software on UAVs with onboard compute and sensors
• Pre-flight build, configuration, and validation for flight-ready systems
• On-site flight test support, safety checks, and troubleshooting under time pressure
• Debugging across autonomy software stacks and embedded systems
• Flight data capture, analysis, and collaborating with engineers to refine behavior
• Collaborate with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure delivery and validation

Conhecimentos

C++

Python

RTOS

Linux

Sensor fusion

ROS

Communication

Formação

BS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent

Ferramentas

ROS

DDS

AFSIM

NGTS

Descrição da vaga

Shield AI is a leading defense-tech company developing autonomy for unmanned aircraft. The Flight Integration Engineer role focuses on integrating autonomy software onto UAVs, ensuring flight-ready systems, and supporting live flight tests across lab and field environments.

The position requires hands-on engineering, systems thinking, and ability to work in fast-paced test conditions. Applicants should have a strong background in C++/Python, RTOS, Linux, and sensor fusion, with experience in