Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5200)
Shield AIWashingtonFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
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Job Description
📋 Description
- Develop & Field Autonomy — develop & integrate autonomy software on unmanned platforms
- Collaboration Across Teams — work with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, feature crews, and
- Pre-deployment Preparation — own build, configuration, and validation; manage hardware/software
- On-site Test & Mission Support — travel to test sites; support live flight tests, range
- Hardware/Software Debugging — diagnose issues across autonomy stacks, payloads, embedded systems
- Mission Data & Debrief — capture data, reproduce issues in simulation, drive fixes into next
🎯 Requirements
- BS/MS in CS/EE/Mechanical/Aerospace or equivalent experience
- 5+ years with Bachelor's or 4+ with Master’s or 2+ with PhD; equivalent experience accepted
- Proficiency in C++, real-time/latency-sensitive systems
- Linux-based development, embedded systems, shell scripting, diagnostics
- Familiarity with middleware/IPC (DDS, ActiveMQ)
- Hands-on experience with demos/field tests for unmanned systems; autonomy simulation experience
🎁 Benefits
- Salary within range, bonus, benefits, equity
- Additional details provided during offer
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