Engineer II, Software - Perception (SD/DC/Bos) - New Grad - 6139

The role

You will deliver bounded perception features and evaluation improvements for autonomous systems, using established technical direction. You will work on detection, tracking, sensor fusion and AI/ML perception with real and simulated sensor data.

What you will do

• Implement and test C++ changes in detection, tracking, fusion, localization support, data pipelines or AI/ML perception workflows.
• Work with real and simulated EO/IR, camera, radar, IMU, GPS or other sensor data to evaluate performance and failure modes.
• Build tests, metrics, analysis scripts and visualizations to make algorithm behavior measurable and repeatable.
• Support integration of perception outputs with autonomy behaviors, mission systems and operator interfaces.
• Debug data quality, timing, coordinate frames, software interfaces and model or algorithm behavior.
• Take part in simulation, lab and field-test preparation and post-test analysis.
• Document design assumptions, evaluation results and issues, and collaborate with perception, autonomy, platform and test teammates.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Typically 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience; relevant graduate work or substantial project experience may be considered.
• Working proficiency in C++ or Python for perception, robotics, AI/ML or data-processing software.
• Experience with Linux, Git, software testing and data analysis.
• Applied experience through work, research or substantial projects in computer vision, tracking, sensor fusion, estimation, robotics or machine learning.
• Ability to complete a bounded feature or evaluation task, interpret results and communicate limitations or risks.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with EO/IR, radar, cameras or other mission sensors and their calibration or coordinate frames.
• Familiarity with OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, ROS, DDS or similar tools.
• Experience with simulation, SIL/HIL, embedded deployment, automated evaluation or field data analysis.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• You must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• 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.