Senior Applications Engineer, Maritime Autonomy (R6378)

The role

This role helps customers deploy Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software on maritime platforms. The work includes on-site customer support, integration, technical training, and software development, with travel of up to 50%.

What you will do

• Deploy with customers on-site globally to support software integration, development, and on-water testing
• Become an expert user of the Hivemind enterprise software stack and its autonomy modules
• Provide technical support and training to customers
• Develop AI and autonomy applications using the Shield AI enterprise software development kit, focused on maritime missions and platforms
• Assist the sales team in pre-sales activities, including demonstrations, conferences, and immersions
• Assist in post-sales integration of Shield AI software with maritime platform controls, sensors, navigation systems, and communications
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials
• Help customers debug software and API integration issues
• Collaborate with product engineering to address customer feedback and improve products

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 5+ years of industry experience
• 2+ years of experience in an integration or applications engineering role
• 2+ years of experience working in a startup environment
• Strong technical background in software engineering
• Strong proficiency in modern C++
• Intermediate proficiency in Python
• Experience developing or integrating software for maritime platforms, marine robotics, or autonomous vessel systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Experience in the defense maritime or marine robotics industry
• Familiarity with maritime navigation, vessel control, collision avoidance, or maritime sensors such as radar, AIS, and sonar
• Experience supporting autonomous vessel demonstrations or sea trials
• Experience building and running a small enterprise software applications or solutions engineering team
• Advanced technical degree, especially in robotics or autonomy-related fields

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package (applies after 60 days of employment for temporary employees)

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
• Pay depends on factors such as skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company whose mission is protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.