# Manager, Software - Perception (R3770)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/401bdaba-2dca-4a65-800e-75f680973667

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Manager
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 220441 – 330661 USD per year

## Summary

Lead a software engineering team building perception systems that give autonomous aircraft situational awareness in challenging operational environments. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and algorithm development for defense applications.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Object Detection

## Required

- Lead technical teams
- Develop perception systems for autonomous aircraft
- Real-time object detection algorithm development
- Sensor fusion and state estimation
- Deliver performant software in simulation and real-world conditions

## Nice to have

- Experience with DoD platforms
- Familiarity with airborne sensing systems
- Experience integrating perception solutions for defense platforms

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/1120529c-2f7d-4b27-a29b-50976c49c433/apply