# Senior Autonomy Integration Engineer

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** C++, Python, Rtos, Linux, Embedded Systems, Shell Scripting, System Diagnostics, Sensor Integration, Sensor Fusion, ROS, Dds, Simulation Tools, Flight Control Systems, Gnc, Avionics
**Posted:** 2026-07-27

> Integrates, validates, and deploys autonomy software across unmanned aircraft hardware, sensors, and control systems, supporting flight tests and field troubleshooting. The role requires substantial systems integration experience, proficiency in C++ and Python, and familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, middleware, and sensor fusion.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems across onboard compute, sensors, and control interfaces.
- Own system build, configuration, and validation for flight-ready systems.
- Coordinate hardware and software compatibility and mission readiness.
- Travel to test sites to support live flight operations, including safety checks, system bring-up, and time-critical troubleshooting.
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in laboratory and field environments.
- Manage mission data collection and post-test analysis to refine autonomous behaviors and identify improvements.
- Collaborate with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to deliver and validate mission-critical functionality.
- Build tools and processes to improve integration timelines, flight-test reliability, and team efficiency.
- Assist with documentation and system-level validation for certification, airworthiness, and compliance.
- Travel typically 30–40% of the year to office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically 7 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 5 years with a master's degree, 4 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python.
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Proficiency in Linux-based development, embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics.
- Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks such as ROS and DDS.
- Hands-on experience supporting flight demonstrations or live exercises.
- Experience with simulation tools and environments for testing and validation.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience supporting unmanned aerial systems or similar flight-test campaigns.
- Familiarity with autonomy stacks, flight-control systems, or GNC pipelines.
- Experience with sensor integration, electronics debugging, or avionics bring-up.
- Experience developing automation tools for system testing, logging, and data parsing.
- Comfort interfacing with DoD stakeholders during field events or technical reviews.
- Experience with UCI and OMS standards.

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