# Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration –  Emerging Domains (R5401)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/50e0683f-3a0b-4fc3-b1b7-a23e32973b12

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Staff
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 195200 – 292800 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads technical integration of autonomous systems across emerging military platforms including satellites, maritime vehicles, and unmanned helicopters. The position suits experienced software engineers who can architect complex autonomy solutions from concept through field testing and who thrive working across multiple technical teams to transition research into operational capabilities.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Lead technical delivery of autonomy capabilities across emerging platforms
- Own integration efforts end-to-end from simulation to live testing
- Influence technical direction across multiple subsystems
- Work with platform teams and cross-functional engineering organizations

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/9e5b2887-d40e-48ac-bfb3-f08bc9aa8829/apply