Senior Engineer, Autonomy - Tactical Behaviors (R4235)
$160k/y-$240k/y
Shield AI2 days ago
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Summary
Shield AI is seeking a Senior Engineer, Autonomy - Tactical Behaviors to join their team in the San Diego Metropolitan Area. The role involves designing and developing tactical autonomy algorithms for unmanned aircraft across various domains.
About the Role
As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing tactical autonomy algorithms, developing high-performance software modules, implementing behavior architectures, and integrating hybrid autonomy solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, deploy autonomy capabilities to real platforms, analyze mission data, and contribute to the autonomy roadmap while supporting defense-focused programs.
About You
Required:
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 4 years with a Master's degree; or 2 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 robotics technologies related to motion planning, behavior modeling, decision-making, or autonomous system design.
- Significant experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (specifically air domain).
- Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) 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.
Preferred:
- Experience applying ML/RL techniques in autonomy pipelines.
- Background in collaborative behaviors, swarm robotics, or distributed decision-making.
- Familiarity with tactical behaviors for unmanned systems in DoD or government programs.
- Work on behaviors applicable across air, ground, and maritime vehicles.
- Hands-on experience supporting flight demos or live exercises.
- Experience with UCI and OMS Standards.
Benefits
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.
- Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment.
Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
San Diego Metropolitan Area