# Mission Systems Software Engineer (R5888)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fbef84a8-9b51-49a1-8428-de7397a13fd6

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

- Employment type: full time
- Location: Seattle, WA
- Salary: 135000 – 250000 USD per year

## Summary

This role develops real-time software systems for autonomous aircraft that must operate reliably in multi-level security environments with integrated sensors and weapons. It suits engineers experienced in embedded systems, avionics, or defense applications who can work across hardware, software, and systems teams from initial design through flight testing and deployment.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

Embedded Systems, Software Architecture

## Required

- Real-time system development
- Multi-level security environment experience
- Ability to work across hardware, software, and systems teams
- Experience from design phases (PDR, CDR) through lab and flight testing

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/a6f44fdc-093f-4db6-9f88-5181ec75f895/apply