# Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5427)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a4a75b88-33aa-44b7-b4f3-921913dcff41

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 163200 – 244800 USD per year

## Summary

This role develops and deploys autonomy software for defense platforms operating in contested environments, combining capabilities from multiple teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from simulation through live operations. It suits experienced engineers who can own complex integration challenges across hardware, software, and real-world fielding.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Required

- Design and develop autonomy features for launched effects platforms
- Own features from design through operational deployment
- Integrate with Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams
- Work with autopilot vendors and C2 providers
- Validate software across simulation, hardware, and live testing

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/52ea86e4-8495-4847-b26a-69c7e5b4c574/apply