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Senior Staff Engineer, UxS Integration and Systems

Shield AISan Diego, CA

Leads hands-on integration, readiness, troubleshooting, and field testing for Hivemind across unmanned aircraft, robotic systems, autonomy software, onboard compute, communications, and sensors. Requires 10+ years of cross-disciplinary UxS or UAS integration experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

170k – 250k/yrOn-site10+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, FPGA Design

Shield AIDallas, TX

Staff FPGA Design Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, verifying, and debugging high-performance FPGA solutions for UAV avionics and flight control systems. Requires strong digital design experience with VHDL/SystemVerilog, timing closure, and cross-functional collaboration.

150k – 230k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Core Platform Integration

Shield AISan Diego, CA

Staff Engineer owning core platform integration for next-generation autonomous systems. Responsibilities include SIL/HIL/VIL workflows, embedded bring-up, hardware/software integration across sensors and fleet management, plus building developer tools and reference implementations. Requires 5+ years in complex platforms with strong C++/Python and Linux experience.

190k – 290k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AIWashington, DC +3

Lead technical delivery and integration of autonomy software for launched effects platforms in multi-agent fleets, often in disconnected environments. Own end-to-end development from simulation to live tests, drive architecture and cross-team collaboration, and support operational deployments and flight tests. Requires 7+ years experience with expert C++ and Linux skills.

195k – 293k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AIWashington, DC +3

Develop and integrate autonomy software for launched effects platforms, owning features end-to-end from simulation through live flight testing and deployment in disconnected environments. Requires strong C++ and embedded systems experience plus hardware/software integration skills for defense applications.

163k – 245k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AIWashington, DC +3

Lead technical delivery and integration of complex autonomy capabilities for V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft platforms. Requires 7+ years experience with expert C++ and Linux, leading autonomy/embedded integration, and cross-team technical influence for defense customers.

195k – 293k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AIWashington, DC +3

Develop and integrate autonomy software for expeditionary unmanned aircraft (V-BAT, X-BAT) including mission behaviors, VTOL control, multi-agent coordination, and sensor integration. Own features from simulation through live flight tests, provide technical leadership, and support field deployments and customer missions.

163k – 245k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Electrical Integration & Test

Shield AIDallas, TX

Lead design and deployment of advanced test systems and frameworks for aerospace UAV hardware, including software architecture, automation, and cross-functional validation in high-reliability environments.

150k – 220k/yrOn-site3+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++

Shield AISan Diego, CA +3

Design, develop, and lead GCS/C2 software for unmanned systems using C++, Qt/QML, and QGroundControl. Own major features, mentor engineers, and support live mission operations.

150k – 230k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AIWashington, DC +2

Staff-level engineer leading autonomy software development and integration for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, space, and effects domains. Owns end-to-end delivery from design through field testing while mentoring engineers and interfacing with external partners.

188k – 281k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AIWashington, DC +2

Senior technical leader developing and fielding autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, space, and effects domains. Owns technical direction across multiple programs, mentors senior engineers, drives architecture and standards, and supports live field testing and integration.

228k – 342k/yrOn-site10+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration

Shield AIWashington, DC +2

Develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, space, and effects domains. Own end-to-end deployment from simulation through live field testing, working with C++ on embedded Linux systems.

160k – 240k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Sensor Integration

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

Sensor Integration Engineer supporting selection, characterization, calibration, and integration of multi-modal navigation sensors. Requires cross-functional work across electrical, mechanical, and software domains with 1-4 years experience.

120k – 180k/yrOn-site1+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Software Embedded Applications

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop high-quality C/C++ code for X-Bat aircraft, leading cross-functional teams to implement advanced robotic avionics capabilities. You will own complex software features from design to production, participate in architecture reviews, and integrate software from various departments.

160k – 250k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5071)

Shield AIBoston, MA

Develop high-quality C/C++ embedded software for X-Bat UAV avionics, integrating sensors, subsystems, and AI components while ensuring safety and reliability in aerospace applications.

120k – 190k/yrOn-siteEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Develop and integrate embedded C/C++ avionics software for UAVs, working with cross-functional teams on sensors, autonomy systems, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Requires strong embedded systems experience and a STEM degree.

120k – 190k/yrOn-siteEmbedded Engineering
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Engineer II, Software Embedded Applications (R5069)

Shield AIDallas, TX +1

Develop and integrate embedded C/C++ software for UAV avionics systems, working with sensors, payloads, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Requires BS/MS/PhD in engineering/CS and professional embedded C++ experience.

100k – 150k/yrOn-site2+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5068)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Lead embedded software development for advanced UAV avionics systems using C/C++, owning complex capabilities from design to production in a high-pace cross-functional environment.

190k – 290k/yrOn-siteEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Systems (R

Shield AISan Diego, CA

Lead development and integration of ground control station and communication systems for military aircraft and autonomous platforms. Requires 5+ years in aerospace communications, systems engineering expertise, and familiarity with RF, SATCOM, and datalinks.

170k – 250k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Systems (SD/TX/DC)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Lead integration, validation, and deployment of advanced weapon systems on military aircraft. Requires 5+ years in aerospace/mission systems and a bachelor's in engineering.

170k – 250k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

Shield AIBoston, MA +1

Develops tactical autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, land, sea, and space domains, implementing behaviors for multi-agent coordination, target engagement, and survivability. Requires 5+ years in autonomy/robotics, production C++, and BS/MS/PhD in related field.

160k – 240k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Software Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

Shield AIBoston, MA +1

Develops and tests autonomy behaviors for unmanned systems in air, land, sea, and space domains using C++. Requires BS degree, 2-3 years experience in robotics software like planning and optimization, and US Secret clearance eligibility.

132k – 198k/yrOn-site2+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

Shield AIBoston, MA +2

Leads development of tactical autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, land, sea, and space domains. Architects scalable behaviors for multi-agent coordination, mission planning, and survivability; requires 7+ years in C++ and autonomy systems like planning and optimization.

188k – 281k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Engineer II, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4816)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs and implements flight control laws for X-BAT across flight regimes, builds 6DOF simulations, executes verification including Monte Carlo and HIL, supports flight tests. Requires 3+ years GNC experience on real vehicles, proficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python.

130k – 190k/yrOn-site3+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4814)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs and implements flight control laws for X-BAT across all flight phases, builds high-fidelity 6DOF simulations, performs verification including Monte Carlo and HIL testing, supports flight operations, and integrates with cross-functional teams. Requires 5+ years in flight controls/GNC on real vehicles and proficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python.

160k – 240k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4813)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Designs and implements flight control laws for eVTOL aircraft across all flight phases, builds 6DOF simulations, executes verification/validation, supports flight tests, and mentors engineers. Requires 6+ years GNC experience on real vehicles and proficiency in C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python.

180k – 280k/yrOn-site6+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Controls - X-BAT (R4812)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Owns flight control system design, development, and verification for XBAT VTOL aircraft, ensuring stable performance across all flight phases. Leads simulations, testing, integration with vehicle systems, and mentors engineers; requires 10+ years GNC experience on real vehicles.

220k – 340k/yrOn-site10+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Engineer, XBAT Simulation Modeling (R4546) (TX/SD/BOS)

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Develops high-performance C++ models and infrastructure for aircraft simulation pipelines, including deterministic tools, automated testing, V&V, and performance analysis for XBAT autonomous aircraft. Requires 5+ years in C++ and experience with simulation systems for aerospace/robotics.

105k – 155k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Principal Engineer, Survivability (R4608)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Designs and optimizes low observable features for autonomous aircraft, focusing on RCS shaping, EM signature modeling, and survivability integration. Requires 10+ years in LO engineering, proficiency in tools like HFSS and CST, and US Secret clearance.

200k – 310k/yrOn-site10+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Develops and maintains control and autonomy algorithms for unmanned aerial systems, handling full lifecycle from design to flight testing. Requires 5+ years experience with control systems, robotics, and strong C++/Python skills.

180k – 280k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Engineer, GNC - Sensor Integration (R4601)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +2

Integrates and characterizes multi-modal navigation sensors (IMUs, GNSS, cameras) for aerospace, collaborating across electrical, mechanical, and software teams. Requires BS in engineering/physics and 1-4 years experience with sensor protocols and cross-disciplinary skills.

110k – 170k/yrOn-site1+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Principal Engineer, State Estimation (R4602)

Shield AISan Diego, CA +3

Designs and implements safety-critical state estimation and navigation systems for aerospace platforms, including GNSS/INS fusion, multi-sensor integration for GPS-denied environments, and certification support. Requires 15+ years experience, MS/PhD, and strong C++/Python skills.

270k – 400k/yrOn-site15+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Standardization Pilot (R4736)

Shield AIDallas, TX

Executes V-BAT UAS flight operations, develops and improves SOPs and training materials, ensures FAA compliance, and collaborates cross-functionally on standardization and process improvements. Requires UAS or military aviation pilot experience.

130k – 200k/yrOn-siteEmbedded Engineering
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Engineer, State Estimation (Dallas/San Diego/Boston/ DC/ San Fran)

Shield AIDallas, TX +4

Develops real-time state estimation algorithms, sensor fusion, and navigation for autonomous UAVs in GPS-denied environments. Requires 3+ years experience, C++ proficiency in Linux, and bachelor's degree.

120k – 250k/yrOn-site3+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)

Shield AIWashington, DC +2

Integrates autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft, prepares systems for flight, supports on-site testing and debugging, and analyzes flight data in lab and field environments. Requires 5+ years experience, C++/Python proficiency, Linux/embedded systems, and sensor integration knowledge.

160k – 240k/yrOn-site5+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)

Shield AIWashington, DC +2

Integrates autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft, prepares systems for flight testing, supports on-site operations with debugging and data analysis. Requires 7+ years experience, C++/Python proficiency, embedded systems knowledge, and hands-on flight support in defense environments.

183k – 274k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)

Shield AIWashington, DC +2

Integrates autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft, handles pre-flight preparation, supports on-site flight tests, debugs hardware/software issues, and analyzes flight data in lab and field settings. Requires 10+ years experience, C++/Python proficiency, and embedded systems knowledge.

221k – 331k/yrOn-site10+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy - Tactical Behaviors (R4073)

Shield AIWashington, DC +2

Designs and implements tactical autonomy algorithms and high-performance software for unmanned systems across air, land, and sea domains, integrating classical methods with reinforcement learning. Requires 10+ years experience in robotics, C++/Python proficiency, and DoD-relevant unmanned tech.

221k – 331k/yrOn-site10+ YOEEmbedded Engineering
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Staff Engineer, Survivability (Dallas) (R4607)

Shield AIDallas, TX +2

Designs and optimizes low observable features for autonomous aircraft, including RCS shaping, EM signature modeling with tools like HFSS and CST, and survivability testing. Requires 7+ years in LO engineering, EM simulation proficiency, and US Secret clearance.

168k – 253k/yrOn-site7+ YOEEmbedded Engineering