autonomy-software jobs in San Diego

Develop and maintain the autonomy software integration layer for autonomous aerial vehicles, bridging planning, controls, simulation, and vehicle hardware interfaces. You'll design and execute software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop tests, debug cross-system failures, build integration tooling for deployment and diagnostics, and support flight-test campaigns from preparation through post-flight analysis.…See more This role requires strong production C++ and Python skills, hands-on experience integrating autonomous software with real hardware, and the ability to reason across configuration, networking, timing, and hardware boundaries to surface architectural brittleness.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for integrating autonomous capabilities into emerging domain platforms (aircraft, maritime, spacecraft, robotics). Will design and validate autonomy software interfaces, conduct hardware/software debugging across embedded systems, support pre-deployment preparation and live flight/mission testing, and develop tools to improve integration velocity.…See more Requires 5+ years of experience with C++, Linux, embedded/real-time systems integration, and systems-level problem-solving; travel 10–20% annually to test sites and customer locations.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff Technical Program Manager to lead the integration of Hivemind autonomy software onto Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and future Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). The role involves managing end-to-end program execution from inception through production and operational deployment, coordinating across software engineering, integration, testing, and international customer teams.…See more You will own program plans, schedules, budgets, risk management, and readiness milestones while possessing sufficient technical depth to identify risks and drive cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate combines government and commercial program management experience with hands-on familiarity in software or autonomy products.

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for Hivemind Enterprise, a autonomy software platform used by Shield AI and third parties to build unmanned systems. Drive major test automation initiatives, manage large-scale test operations from CI through HIL and flight test, and collaborate across engineering, product, and customer teams to define scope, timelines, and resource allocation.…See more Requires 8+ years in program/engineering management or software test engineering with deep technical foundations in test engineering, software development lifecycle optimization, and complex HW/SW systems testing.

Senior Automated Test Engineer designing and scaling advanced automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure for autonomous unmanned aircraft and robotic platforms. The role involves developing test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and verification tooling across distributed systems including flight code, simulation environments, ground control stations, and hardware-in-the-loop systems.…See more You will work with Python automation, UI/API testing in Go and TypeScript, GitLab CI/CD, and collaborate with software, autonomy, and systems engineering teams to ensure mission-critical reliability and rapid iteration. Experience with autonomy, aerospace, safety-critical systems, and AI-assisted development is valued.

As Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for Hivemind Enterprise, you will lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for an autonomy software development kit. You will drive simulation-based test automation initiatives, manage large-scale test operations from CI through hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing, and collaborate with engineering, product, and customer teams to define scope and ensure on-time, on-quality delivery.…See more The role requires 8+ years in program management, engineering management, or software test engineering, with deep technical foundations in test engineering, software development, and complex HW/SW systems integration. You will optimize the software development lifecycle, facilitate technical decision-making, and mentor cross-functional teams while maintaining Shield AI's reputation for technical excellence.