Software Engineer, Embedded Applications (R5068)

The role

This person will develop C/C++ avionics and embedded software for the X-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle. The work is done with cross-functional teams, including electrical, controls, systems, test and autonomy engineers.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality C/C++ code for the X-BAT aircraft
• Lead cross-functional teams to build advanced robotic avionics capabilities
• Own complex software capabilities from design to production
• Take part in architecture, design and code reviews
• Integrate software from firmware, test, autonomy AI and Ground Control Stations
• Develop interfaces to modern avionics sensors, subsystems and payloads
• Build test systems, including hardware-in-the-loop simulation
• Report status, risks and accomplishments to senior leadership
• Build tools to improve continuous integration and release processes
• Create prototypes to validate critical design concepts

Required qualifications

• Strong embedded software development experience in C/C++
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and modern C++ features
• Strong knowledge of embedded software, BSPs or other systems software components
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems and network protocols
• Demonstrated track record of owning development processes and delivering outcomes
• Experience producing technical documentation, including architecture, detailed designs and test plans
• Proven track record of shipping products through development cycles
• Proactively identifies and proposes improvements to software projects
• B.S., M.S. or PhD in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a STEM discipline

Nice to have

• Background in fast-paced startup or R&D settings
• Experience developing military aircraft
• Compliance with DO-178C
• Familiarity with FPGA development using SystemVerilog
• Real Time Operating System (RTOS) experience

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity (full-time regular employees)
• Temporary benefits package after 60 days (temporary employees)

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Ability to obtain an S//SAR level security clearance is desired
• Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.