Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)
Shield AIWashingtonFull TimeEngineering
Remotely
pythonlinuxembedded systemsrtosddsrosafsim
Job Description
📋 Description
- Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across
- Own the build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready systems; coordinate
- Travel to test sites and support live flight operations, including safety checks and
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in lab
- Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis to refine behaviors and identify
- Collaborate with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality is
🎯 Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar; or equivalent
- 7+ years with a Bachelor’s (or 5 with a Master’s; 4 with a PhD)
- Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with RTOS
- Linux-based development; embedded systems, shell scripting, diagnostics
- Sensor integration, sensor fusion, middleware (ROS, DDS)
- Flight demos or live exercises experience; simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS)
🎁 Benefits
- Pay range is position-based with bonus, benefits, and equity
- Full-time regular employee offers; relocation and visa processes as applicable
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