Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R5200)

📋 Description

• Overview of Shield AI, a defense-tech company focused on autonomy for unmanned aircraft.
• Role spans hardware, software, and systems engineering with hands-on flight/test responsibilities.
• Bridge between R&D and deployment; ensure autonomy systems function reliably in field
• Travel 30-40% to office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events.

🎯 Requirements

• BS/MS in CS/EE/ME/AE or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years with Bachelor's, 4 with Master's, or 2 with PhD (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; RTOS familiarity.
• 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

• Full-time regular employee offer with pay, bonus, benefits, equity.
• Equal opportunity employer; accommodation available.