About this role
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We’re on the lookout for an Engineer, Autonomy to join our Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy real-world autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This is a hands-on engineering role, blending software development with robotics, perception, and path planning. You’ll be joining a high-performing team shaping the future of AI pilots for solving real-world problems.
If you’re a capable C++ developer with a passion for robotics and autonomy, this is your chance to make a real impact.
What you'll do:
As an Autonomy Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, task & motion planning and controls.
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Design and implement autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft.
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Work with real sensor data and build robust sensor fusion solutions.
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Develop and test autonomy systems in high-fidelity software and hardware in-the-loop simulations.
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Integrate Shield AI autonomy products together with third-party aircraft and systems.
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Collaborate across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
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Contribute to architecture, code quality, design reviews and best practices.
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Lead and Mentor junior engineers
Required qualifications:
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A tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics or a related field
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Significant professional experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems
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Strong experience in modern C++
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Significant experience in building and delivering reliable software systems, ideally in fast-paced environments
Preferred qualifications:
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Prior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domain
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Defence industry experience
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Significant experience in one or more of the following domains:
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State Estimation
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Real-Time Systems
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Guidance, Navigation and Control
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Path Planning
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.