Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4587) en Shieldai

About The Team

The Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers. The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first and third-party autonomous vehicles. We work in close coordination with specialist teams in software integration, hardware, and test engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

Proficient in production-level C++ software development

5+ years' experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls

Experience with collaborative software development tools for version control, issue tracking, code reviews, release management

Ability to contribute to the design, development, and integration of complex software systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to collaborate closely with teammates and support team objectives

Interest in growing technical skills and, over time, providing guidance to more junior engineers

Desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced, and mission-driven environment

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Experience working with systems at one or more technology readiness levels (TRLs), including supporting the maturation of research concepts toward operational use

Experience with mission systems integration, including participation in integration events, testing, or demonstrations

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

Collaborative mission planning, behavior planning, or coordinated teaming

Motion planning across different vehicle types or constraints

Sensor/target pairing, control strategies, or related autonomy functions

Safety systems such as collision avoidance or geofencing

Experience with robotic software ecosystems (e.g., ROS, OMPL, optimization tools)

Experience with simulation tools for testing and validation

Familiarity with navigation and communications systems

Experience contributing to portions of the product development lifecycle

Familiarity with systems engineering principles

Familiarity with high-assurance software practices (e.g., DO-178C or similar standards)

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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