# Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R5200)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/25444ff0-2bf0-46d9-80fb-efd31c07e6c0

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 160000 – 240000 USD per year

## Summary

This role integrates autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft platforms, handling the bridge between research and field deployment. You'll troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, prepare systems for flight, and solve real-world problems in both lab and operational environments.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Systems Integration

## Required

- Deploy autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms
- Prepare systems for flight operations
- Troubleshoot mission-critical issues in lab and field environments
- Strong systems thinking and integration skills
- Hands-on experience with autonomous systems

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/3daaf9c5-164e-4a8e-abc9-b475a38522c3/apply