Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5401)
Core
Lead technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities for new platforms and mission areas (space, maritime, contested logistics) outside Shield AI's established portfolios.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Builds
First-of-their-kind autonomy solutions for new platforms and mission profiles
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, emerging domains (space, maritime, logistics)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical leadership, system integration, ambiguity navigation, cross-functional collaboration, architecture design, root-cause analysis, mission data analysis, process improvement, C2 interoperability
Preferred skills
Experience with software-in-the-loop to vehicle-in-the-loop integration, embedded systems debugging, live test exercise support
Technologies
HivemindSDK, ViDAR, ATR, embedded systems, C2 interfaces
Responsibilities
Stand up new autonomy programs on new platforms, navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities, develop and field autonomy software, lead feature crews and mentor engineers, partner with platform teams, collaborate across internal and external teams, lead design reviews and ICD development, drive pre-deployment validation, provide on-site test and mission support, lead hardware/software debugging, drive post-mission analysis, improve engineering processes, drive C2 interoperability standards
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
