Senior Engineer, Software Integration (R5462)

The role

You will lead the integration of Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software onto operational platforms such as XBAT, VBAT, Weapons, Space, Congested Logistics and Maritime systems. You will build the software interfaces, configurations and test environments needed to move autonomy from development into real operational use.

What you will do

• Lead platform integration of Hivemind autonomy across expeditionary and emerging operations platforms.
• Develop and maintain software interfaces between autonomy, vehicle subsystems, autopilots, payloads, mission computers and platform services.
• Configure mission-computing environments, including Linux systems, middleware, containers and deployment pipelines.
• Integrate sensors, payloads, radios, tactical networks, ground control stations and mission systems.
• Develop reusable integration frameworks, platform adapters and deployment mechanisms.
• Support SIL, HIL, VIL and representative integration environments before flight and operational testing.
• Lead cross-domain debugging across hardware, embedded software, networking and autonomy interfaces.
• Support demonstrations, exercises, surrogate operations and customer events.
• Coordinate integration with autonomy, systems engineering, flight test, program leadership and external partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices.

Required qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of experience integrating and testing robotics, autonomy, aerospace or similarly complex systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency in Linux-based development and integration environments.
• Experience integrating complex software with vehicle platforms, mission computing, payloads, sensors and communications systems.
• Experience with sensor integration and middleware frameworks such as ROS.
• Hands-on experience supporting field tests, demonstrations or operational events.
• Strong systems engineering, debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with flight-control systems such as ArduPilot or PX4.
• Experience with unmanned aerial systems, including fixed-wing aircraft, quadrotors or both.
• Background in autonomy, robotics or aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with flight controllers, radios and communications systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software deployment practices.

Benefits

• Bonus for full-time regular employees.
• Equity for full-time regular employees.
• Benefits for full-time regular employees.
• Temporary benefits package for temporary employees, applicable after 60 days of employment.

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.
• Secret clearance must be obtainable and maintainable.

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.