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Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Maritime (R5363)
Shield AIWashington, DC · full time · Senior
$220,800 – $331,200
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What this role is
Shield AI seeks a senior autonomy engineer to develop control systems and multi-agent coordination capabilities for maritime platforms, balancing theoretical rigor with practical integration into operational systems. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable moving across diverse programs and blending control theory with optimization and software architecture.
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What they ask for
Required
- Experience with autonomy and control systems
- Ability to solve complex problems across multiple programs
- Understanding of command-and-control hierarchies
- Proficiency in both control theory and software integration
- Commitment to rigorous implementation and integration
Nice to have
- Experience with maritime or naval systems
- Background in advanced optimization techniques
- Familiarity with multi-platform integration contexts
- Experience with simulation and synthetic reality environments