Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R5368)
Shieldai · San Mateo, California
About this role
**Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R5368)** **About Shield AI** Venture-backed defense-tech company protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies. Global presence across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. **Team Overview** The Autonomy Capabilities Team develops functionality to automate single- and multi-agent teams across mission objectives. Operates at all command-and-control hierarchy levels: • Advanced control laws • Motion planning • Tactical behaviors and multi-agent coordination • Multiple mission sets, platform types, and operational domains (air, sea, space) **Key Focus Areas** **Fundamentals:** Aircraft kinematics/dynamics, trajectory design, optimization, information fusion, efficient algorithms **Software Integration:** Structures, protocols, threading, interface management **What We're Looking For** An engineer who: • Solves complex problems across diverse programs and integration contexts • Addresses operational system needs through advanced methodologies • Blends traditional control system approaches with advanced optimization • Balances theory with practice and rigorous implementation • Delivers solutions for real-world platforms with near-term program impact **Learn More** Visit www.shield.ai | Follow on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube
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