# Senior Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5070)

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $120k – $190k/yr
**Skills:** C++, C, Embedded Systems, Object-Oriented Programming, Bsp, Computer Architecture, Rtos, Fpga, Systemverilog, Do-178C
**Posted:** 2026-05-28

> 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.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality C/C++ code for X-Bat aircraft ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews
- Integrate software from firmware, software test/verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations
- Develop software systems implementing interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads
- Facilitate updates to software system architecture
- Use modern software development tools to capture existing architecture and design future architectures
- Collaborate to define and extend systems engineering processes
- Report status, risks, accomplishments, and expectations to senior leadership
- Design and implement systems for testing across virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations
- Develop tools to enhance software deployment, test execution, and data analysis in CI/CD systems
- Create prototypes to validate critical design concepts

## Requirements
- Strong embedded software development experience in C/C++
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and modern C++ features
- Strong knowledge of embedded software, BSPs, or other systems software components
- Good understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols
- Demonstrated track record of ownership over development processes and features
- Experience producing high-quality technical documentation including architecture, detailed designs, and test plans
- Proven track record of successfully shipping products in fast-paced environments
- B.S., M.S., or PhD in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or STEM discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering)

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in fast-paced startup or R&D environments
- Military aircraft development experience
- DO-178C compliance experience
- FPGA development using SystemVerilog
- Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) experience

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