# Senior Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/499a3cf7-35a2-46ec-a0ef-1eb228d6d686

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 220800 – 331200 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks a senior engineer to integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft platforms, ensuring systems work reliably in real-world test and operational conditions. This role bridges research and deployment for defense applications, requiring hands-on troubleshooting and systems thinking across hardware and software domains.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Systems Integration

## Required

- Deploy autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms
- Prepare systems for flight testing and operations
- Troubleshoot mission-critical issues in lab and field environments
- Systems thinking and integration across hardware and software
- Hands-on technical experience with autonomous systems

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/25011392-094f-482c-b007-f307fb8c4f9f/apply