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Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5360)

Shield AI

Washington, DC · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$220,800 – $331,200

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What this role is

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to develop autonomy and control systems for their space platforms, working across motion planning, tactical behaviors, and multi-agent coordination. This role suits someone who thrives balancing advanced theory with practical software implementation on real-world defense systems.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Strong foundation in control theory and dynamics
  • Experience with real-time software systems
  • Ability to balance theoretical rigor with practical implementation
  • Background in autonomy or robotics systems

Nice to have

  • Experience with space or aerospace platforms
  • Multi-agent system design
  • Advanced optimization techniques
  • Experience integrating systems into operational environments

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