CareerPlan

Autonomous Systems Security Engineer

San Francisco, CAFull-time$320k–$405k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United StatesVisa sponsorship offered

Core

Design, integrate, and operate autonomous security systems (drones, ground robots, automated vehicles) and detection sensors for data center perimeters and critical infrastructure.

Role type

Senior IC autonomous systems security engineer

Builds

Autonomous patrol/inspection fleets, detection/sensing systems, and security monitoring platform integrations

Domain

Cyber-physical security, autonomous systems, data center operations

Required skills

Autonomous system engineering (drones, ground robots, automated vehicles), sensor integration (RF, radar, optical), system security (OT, embedded), regulatory compliance (aviation, spectrum, privacy), vendor management, data pipeline design, AI agent development

Preferred skills

Remote pilot certification (FAA Part 107), counter-drone detection experience, fleet management in industrial settings, physical security operations, AI agent automation

Technologies

Git, AI coding agents, vendor SDKs/APIs, security monitoring platforms

Responsibilities

Select and integrate autonomous platforms and sensors; build integrations for security monitoring and fleet health; engineer controls for site automation; establish regulatory constraints and coordinate with authorities; define health monitoring and fail-secure behaviors; write vendor requirements and conduct acceptance testing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC