# Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5423)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/728904c8-a7a2-4a0a-bd95-88b2a13f42f1

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Mateo, CA
- Salary: 195840 – 293760 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks a senior engineer to integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft platforms, bridging research prototypes to field-ready systems that support defense operations. This role demands hands-on expertise in systems integration, flight testing, and troubleshooting across hardware and software in demanding real-world conditions.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Systems Integration

## Required

- Deploy autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms
- Prepare systems for flight operations
- Troubleshoot mission-critical issues in lab and field environments
- Systems thinking and hands-on integration experience
- Operate effectively in fast-paced test conditions

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/30d135cd-3193-4add-97b0-b228df883ecf/apply