Engineer I, Software - Perception - New Grad - 6135

The role

This entry-level engineer will help build and test perception software for autonomous systems. The work includes C++ changes, sensor data analysis, and running tests with experienced engineers.

What you will do

• Implement small, well-defined C++ changes to perception software, data processing, evaluation tools, or tests.
• Analyze camera, EO/IR, radar, IMU, GPS, or simulated sensor data using established workflows.
• Run tests and repeatable experiments; investigate data-quality and software failures with guidance.
• Support object detection, tracking, sensor fusion, localization, or multimodal AI/ML evaluation as assigned.
• Document assumptions, metrics, results, and reproducible setup steps.
• Participate in code and design reviews.
• Collaborate with perception, autonomy, platform, simulation, and test engineers.

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.
• Foundational C++ or Python programming demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, internships, or work experience.
• Coursework or project exposure to computer vision, machine learning, robotics, estimation, sensor fusion, or related work.
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, debugging, and basic software-development or data-analysis workflows.
• Ability to communicate findings, ask questions, and improve work through feedback.
• Must be able to work in-person full-time.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with OpenCV, PyTorch, ROS, or similar perception or robotics tools.
• Projects involving image/video processing, tracking, multimodal data, coordinate transformations, or sensor calibration.
• Experience with automated tests, simulation, visualization, or evaluation workflows.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Must be graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.

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.