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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R4587)
Shield AISan Mateo, CA · full time · Senior
$280,512 – $420,768
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What this role is
Shield AI seeks a senior autonomy engineer to develop control systems and multi-agent coordination software for defense platforms across air, sea, and space domains. The role blends theoretical foundations in control theory and optimization with practical software integration to deliver real-world autonomous capabilities.
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What they ask for
Required
- Expertise in autonomy and control systems
- Strong software engineering fundamentals
- Experience integrating complex systems into real-world platforms
- Ability to balance theoretical rigor with practical implementation
Nice to have
- Background in defense or aerospace autonomy
- Experience with multi-agent systems
- Familiarity with command-and-control hierarchies
- Knowledge of aircraft kinematics and dynamics