Staff 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.

What You Will Do

As a Staff engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities, combining your deep technical expertise with systems-level thinking to deliver scalable and operationally ready autonomy solutions.

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, with opportunities to build capabilities from the ground up and be the first to integrate them onto new platforms.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
  • 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
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance or higher

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity
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