Autonomy Integration Engineer (R5245)
Shield AIRemotely
pythonlinuxembedded systemsrtosddsros
Job Description
📋 Description
- System Integration & Deployment — Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems
- Pre-flight Preparation — Own the build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready
- On-site Flight Test Support — Travel to test sites and support live flight operations, including
- Hardware/Software Debugging — Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy
- Flight Data Capture & Analysis — Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis
- Collaboration Across Teams — Work closely with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure
🎯 Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
- 7+ years with a Bachelor's or 5+ with a Master’s, or 4+ with a PhD, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Linux-based development; embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics.
- Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks (ROS, DDS).
- Hands-on experience with flight demos or live exercises; experience with simulation tools for
🎁 Benefits
- Travel requirement: ~30-40% of the year to various locations and events.
- International teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to location.
- Opportunities to contribute across hardware, software, and systems domains in defense-relevant
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