15 days ago
Base Salary
$77k - $211k/yr
Responsibilities
- Implement guided C++ changes to mission behavior, autonomy configuration, diagnostics, and assigned platform-interface components.
- Develop and adapt pilot behaviors and reference configurations for defined missions or platforms, contributing reusable improvements to the core pilot.
- Run builds and unit or integration tests and help reproduce issues using simulation, logs, and telemetry.
- Validate command, status, sensor, and mission data flows in lab or SIL/HIL environments.
- Document setup steps, interface assumptions, test findings, and reproducible failures.
- Collaborate with autonomy, integration and test, and platform teams on capability interfaces, platform interfaces, compute, and test environments.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with graduation between December 2026 and August 2027.
- Foundational C++ or Python programming demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, internships, or work experience.
- Familiarity with Linux, Git, debugging, and basic software-testing practices.
- Ability to complete scoped tasks with guidance, communicate progress, and incorporate feedback.
- Ability to work full-time in person.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include software internship or co-op experience, projects involving autonomy, platform controls, sensors, simulation, or C2 interfaces, and familiarity with containers, message buses, networking, or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Interest in hands-on lab work and occasional integration or field-test events.
Benefits
- Paid, full-time, in-person position for students graduating during the 2026–2027 academic year, with roles starting after graduation in 2027.
- Full-time regular employees receive pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
- Temporary employees receive pay within the listed range and a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment.
- Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
About Shield AI
Shield AI builds autonomous systems for military and national security customers, combining its Hivemind autonomy software with V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft and Aechelon simulation technologies. The privately held company sells hardware, software, and related services to U.S. and allied defense agencies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, it operates across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, and its technology is used in operational deployments.