3 months ago
Base Salary
$150k - $290k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality C/C++ embedded software for X-BAT aircraft.
- Lead cross-functional teams in creating software features for robotic avionics capabilities.
- Own software capabilities from architecture and design through production.
- Integrate firmware, software test and verification, autonomy AI, ground control stations, avionics sensors, subsystems, and payloads.
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews and help extend systems engineering processes.
- Design test systems for virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Develop tools that improve software deployment, test execution, data analysis, and continuous integration and release workflows.
- Create prototypes to validate design concepts and technical feasibility.
- Document architectures, detailed designs, test plans, risks, accomplishments, and project status.
Requirements
- Strong embedded software development experience in C/C++ and modern C++ features.
- Strong knowledge of embedded software, BSPs, systems software components, computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols.
- Demonstrated ownership of development processes and features, product-shipping experience, and delivery in fast-paced environments.
- Experience producing technical documentation including architecture, detailed designs, and test plans.
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, or another STEM discipline such as aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
- Ability to obtain a S//SAR-level security clearance is desired.
- Preferred qualifications include military aircraft development, DO-178C compliance, FPGA development with SystemVerilog, and RTOS experience.
Benefits
- Full-time 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.
- Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
- The position is a full-time regular or temporary employment opportunity; military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.