Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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.
As a Software Autonomy Engineer, you will help the team design, develop, and maintain the software framework for our Autopilot. You will work with a close-knit team of developers to deploy and test your software in challenging real world scenarios.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Design and develop robust and maintainable software components for autonomy for the VBAT autopilotImplement test frameworks that allow for rapid development across individual components and integrated system testsImprove build process and tooling for the Autopilot systemWork with multiple teams to define interfaces and behaviors between different components of our system as well as usersLead the development and optimization of the architecture for our C++ based autopilot and truth model.Help convert our applications (all digital simulation and processor in the loop simulation) to run in a container-based framework with other applications from other teams.Work with the team to review software that has been developed to audit for compliance with the design as well as compliance with standard software practices.Help improve our CI pipelines to be compatible with the new software architectures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 1 year experience; or equivalent experience.Experience with C++ 11 or newerProven track record of delivering complex software products.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering user-centric software solutions.Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment.You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.Familiarity with git, bash, PythonMust be eligible to obtain a clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with continuous integration / delivery and test-driven developmentExperience working with robotics and/or control systems, especially aerial systems
