Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4073)
Shield AIWashingtonFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
pythonautonomous systemssimulationrtosmotion planningafsimngts
Job Description
📋 Description
- Tactical Autonomy Design – Design tactical autonomy algorithms to enable unmanned aircraft to
- High-Performance Software Development – Develop high-performance software modules that incorporate
- Behavior Architecture Implementation – Implement and test behavior architectures that enable
- Hybrid Autonomy Integration – Work at the intersection of classical autonomy and machine learning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with cross-functional teams including perception
- Deployment & Field Testing – Deploy autonomy capabilities to real platforms and participate in
🎯 Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
- 10+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s, or 9y with MS, or 7y with PhD, or equivalent
- Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with RTOS
- Background in robotics: motion planning, behavior modeling, decision-making, autonomous system
- Experience with unmanned system technologies (air domain)
- Experience with simulation tools (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS)
🎁 Benefits
- Full-time offer: Pay within range + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary offer: Pay within range + temporary benefits after 60 days
- Offers contingent on background check; military fellows/part-time not eligible for benefits
- Equal opportunity employer; accommodation available on request
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