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Senior Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)
Shield AIWashington, DC · full time · Senior
$220,800 – $331,200
Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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