Software Engineer jobs in Washington, D.C.

Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $182,720 – $274,080

Shield AI seeks a systems-minded engineer to integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft and prepare them for flight testing. This role suits someone comfortable bridging R&D and field operations, debugging mission-critical systems in fast-moving test environments where both hardware and software must work together reliably.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $220,800 – $331,200

Shield AI seeks a senior engineer to integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft platforms, ensuring systems work reliably in real-world test and operational conditions. This role bridges research and deployment for defense applications, requiring hands-on troubleshooting and systems thinking across hardware and software domains.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $233,760 – $350,640

Shield AI seeks a senior engineer to develop autonomy and control systems for unmanned platforms across air, sea, and space domains. This role suits experienced control systems specialists who can balance theoretical rigor with practical integration, working on mission-critical software that directly impacts real-world operations.

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