# Ground System Software Engineer (R4787)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/7e0ea8bd-c279-428d-b3fa-c1dc3294973d

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

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Salary: 150000 – 230000 USD per year

## Summary

This role builds ground control software for Shield AI's X-BAT drone platform, including mission planning tools and operator interfaces. It suits software engineers who want to work on defense systems at the intersection of multiple platform components.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Docker, Git, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, React, REST APIs

## Required

- Design and develop ground control station software
- Build mission planning tools and communication interfaces
- Collaborate with aircraft software, autonomy, and flight test teams
- Support safe and efficient X-BAT drone operations

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/fe7531e1-c25e-4e4a-9661-19e3a2ab8e69/apply