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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)

Shield AI

Washington, DC · full time · Senior

$163,200 – $244,800

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What this role is

You'll develop autonomy software for Shield AI's unmanned aircraft systems, building mission behaviors, multi-agent coordination, and flight control capabilities. This hands-on senior role balances software development from simulation through live flight tests with technical leadership and partnership across teams, supporting real-world defense operations worldwide.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Develop autonomy capabilities for unmanned aircraft platforms
  • Integrate and validate autonomy software across simulation and hardware testing phases
  • Partner with aircraft, autonomy, perception, and customer teams on integration challenges
  • Support live flight testing and field deployments

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