Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities - Space

Shield AI
Boston, DC
Job Description
Role Overview

The Autonomy Capabilities Team develops functionality to automate single- and multi-agent teams of platforms in pursuit of mission objectives. The team operates at all levels of the command-and-control hierarchy and across a multitude of mission sets, platform types, and operational domains. The team puts a strong emphasis on both fundamentals and software integration skillsets to bring market-differentiating capabilities to customers.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll build and own autonomy behaviors that directly power our products, taking responsibility for key components from design through deployment. You'll work across teams to turn complex mission needs into reliable, scalable software, balancing near-term delivery with long-term maintainability and performance.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position is perfect for an individual who enjoys solving complex problems across a diverse set of programs and integration contexts. An ideal candidate is expected to address operational system needs through a multitude of advanced methodologies that blend traditional control system approaches with advanced optimization.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
  • Significant background in one or several robotic technology areas related to control systems, motion planning, optimization, tactical behaviors, and/or distributed decision-making
  • Significant experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (ideally in the space domain specifically)
  • Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS, or similar) for testing and validation
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance or higher

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
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