SA
$220,800 – $331,200
Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer to develop autonomy and control systems for maritime platforms, working across motion planning, tactical behaviors, and multi-agent coordination. This role suits someone who can bridge advanced control theory with practical software integration on real-world defense systems.
Our summary, not Shield AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Experience with autonomous systems and control theory
- Ability to integrate solutions into real-world platforms
- Expertise in both advanced methodologies and practical implementation
- Strong software engineering fundamentals
Nice to have
- Background in defense or aerospace systems
- Experience with maritime platforms
- Knowledge of tactical behavior planning
- Multi-disciplinary integration experience