Jobs at Shield AI

Applications Engineer supporting Shield AI's autonomy software products, deployed globally (~50% travel) to integrate and support enterprise software with customers. You'll become expert in the Hivemind enterprise software stack and autonomy modules, provide technical training and support, develop AI/autonomy applications using the SDK, assist with sales demos and post-sales deployment, debug API integration issues, and collaborate with product engineering on customer feedback.…See more Requires 5+ years industry experience, 2+ years in applications/integration engineering and startup environments, strong C++ proficiency, intermediate Python, and a degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager will embed with Hivemind Enterprise teams to align software roadmaps with customer needs, drive closed-loop communication between customers and engineering, and support release planning and resource allocation. The role owns technical execution roadmaps for internal Catalyst priorities, develops project plans and execution strategies for customer engagements, and creates prioritization frameworks for R&D efforts.…See more Responsibilities include assessing proposals and SOWs, developing pricing recommendations, supporting business development and capture initiatives, and communicating strategic initiatives to executives and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of technical program management experience, a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, and proven expertise leading complex cross-functional programs involving software, systems, and external stakeholders.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to design and deploy autonomous capabilities for maritime surface vehicles. The role spans algorithm development, real-time software engineering, system integration, and field testing—requiring deep expertise in robotics, motion planning, decision-making, and unmanned systems.…See more You will collaborate across perception, planning, simulation, and hardware teams to mature autonomy solutions from prototypes to operational deployment, with ~25% travel to integration events and customer sites.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for developing high-performance autonomy software modules for maritime unmanned systems, from algorithm prototyping through real-world deployment and testing. The role requires 7–10+ years of experience in robotics, control systems, motion planning, or autonomous vehicle development, with proficiency in C++ and Python.…See more Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with perception and planning teams, integration of autonomy capabilities onto surface vehicles, analysis of mission logs, and contribution to autonomy roadmaps through R&D and algorithm innovation.

Staff Engineer leading the design and operation of Shield AI's data platform to support autonomous systems, ML workflows, and edge-to-cloud data flows. You will architect distributed storage and compute solutions, build first-party integrations for heterogeneous data sources, and establish operational standards for reliability, security, and observability.…See more The role requires deep expertise in data modeling, API design, distributed systems, Kubernetes infrastructure, and the ability to guide technical direction across autonomy, ML, test, and infrastructure teams.

Senior Software Integration Engineer responsible for integrating Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy platform onto vehicle systems, from interface design through SIL/HIL/VIL testing to operational deployment. Leads cross-disciplinary integration of autonomy, autopilots, sensors, payloads, mission computers, and communications systems on expeditionary platforms.…See more Develops reusable onboarding frameworks, middleware configurations, and deployment pipelines while debugging across hardware, embedded software, networking, and autonomy layers. Requires 4–7 years integrating complex robotics or aerospace systems, proficiency in C++ and Python, Linux development expertise, RTOS familiarity, and hands-on field-test experience.

Senior Staff Engineer responsible for leading complex UxS/UAS systems integration across hardware, software, autonomy, and operational test environments. Will define readiness criteria and test coverage for hardware-based autonomy validation, troubleshoot unmanned systems (flight controllers, radios, sensors, ground stations), and drive reusable test practices and field guidance across engineering and operations teams.…See more Requires 10+ years hands-on experience in UxS systems integration, robotics, autonomy testing, or flight test, with strong practical knowledge of Linux, embedded systems, autopilot ecosystems (PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, Pixhawk), and scripting/data-analysis tools (Python, Bash, MATLAB). Must lead through influence across cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.

Engineering Manager leading a mechanical systems team at an aerospace company designing and delivering actuated mechanisms for air vehicles. Responsible for end-to-end mechanism design (doors, landing gear, flight control actuation, propulsion systems), setting quality standards, enabling team autonomy, and fostering cross-functional collaboration across systems, structures, aero, propulsion, GNC, avionics, manufacturing, and test.…See more Will mentor and develop engineers, manage workload across multiple builds and test campaigns, and ensure transparent communication of risk and schedule impacts. Requires 10+ years in aerospace mechanisms and actuated system design with 2+ years in a team leadership role.

Senior Staff Software Engineer role owning technical strategy and long-term evolution of autonomous flight software across the Expeditionary portfolio (V-BAT, X-BAT platforms). Responsibilities include defining autonomy architecture, leading complex integration challenges across motion planning, perception, payload integration, executive autonomy, and multi-agent operations, while mentoring senior engineers and driving cross-functional collaboration with Aircraft, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, and Strategic Systems teams.…See more Requires 10+ years of experience, expert-level C++ and Linux systems development, proven ability to influence architecture across multiple teams, and track record mentoring senior engineers. Travel ~10–20% annually to customer sites, flight tests, and integration exercises.

Staff Engineer role focused on integrating autonomy software across simulation (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight environments. Responsibilities include ensuring cross-platform compatibility of the autonomy stack, diagnosing integration defects through log and telemetry analysis, optimizing CI/CD pipelines with DevOps teams, and validating system requirements and interface contracts.…See more Requires 7+ years of experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), proficiency in Python or C++, hands-on experience with autonomous systems and HIL testing, and demonstrated expertise designing integration workflows and CI/CD infrastructure.

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.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer, DevOps to own and maintain the build system for autonomous aircraft (XBAT/VBAT), with deep expertise in C++ and CMake. You will improve developer velocity by reducing build/test cycle times, integrating CI pipelines with HIL and simulation environments, and implementing monitoring and dashboards for build system performance.…See more The role requires 7+ years of industry experience (or 5+ with advanced degree), proficiency with containers/orchestration, scripting, CI/CD tools, and cloud operations across Azure/AWS/GCP. You'll collaborate with software engineers to resolve failures, set best practices, and leverage agentic AI solutions to identify root causes and accelerate development cycles.

The Senior Systems Administrator designs, implements, and maintains enterprise IT infrastructure across cloud, endpoint, identity, server, and collaboration platforms. Responsibilities include administering Windows, Linux, and macOS systems; managing Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, and endpoint platforms like Intune and JAMF; optimizing system performance and reliability; and developing automation scripts.…See more This role requires 5+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience, advanced knowledge of Microsoft identity and collaboration services, and acts as a technical lead for infrastructure projects while mentoring junior administrators.

Senior SysAdmin to administer and optimize Shield AI's Atlassian Cloud ecosystem (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence). Responsibilities include designing workflows and automation rules, developing REST API integrations and webhooks, managing enterprise system integrations (DevOps toolchains, CI/CD, identity providers), administering Atlassian Access, and building advanced dashboards and JQL queries.…See more Requires 3+ years Atlassian administration experience, strong hands-on Cloud expertise, proven REST API and automation frameworks knowledge (ScriptRunner), and advanced JQL and reporting skills.

Staff engineer role focused on integrating autonomy software across Shield AI's Hivemind platform, spanning simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight systems. Responsibilities include developing deep expertise in the autonomy stack, configuring and deploying multi-agent systems, integrating new autonomy capabilities, enabling platform bring-up on new robotic hardware, architecting integration tooling and deployment infrastructure, ensuring cross-platform compatibility, diagnosing integration defects via telemetry analysis, and optimizing CI/CD workflows.…See more The role bridges engineering development and real-world autonomous applications, requiring systems integration expertise, robotics platform knowledge, and hands-on proficiency with sensor drivers, middleware, and deployment frameworks.

Lead technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities for Shield AI's V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft platforms, spanning mission autonomy, payload integration, flight-control interfaces, and multi-agent behaviors. Own end-to-end integration from architecture through field deployment, coordinate across Aircraft, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, and drive mission readiness for customer releases.…See more Mentor engineers, improve engineering practices, and serve as primary technical partner to the Aircraft team on integration approaches and interface design. Requires 7+ years of relevant experience, expert C++ and Linux development, and deep expertise in complex autonomy systems or embedded systems integration.

Senior Staff Engineer responsible for integrating autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, managing hardware/software compatibility, and supporting live flight operations. The role spans system integration, pre-flight validation, on-site flight test support, and hardware/software debugging across complex embedded autonomy stacks.…See more Requires 10+ years of experience with proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, sensor integration, and simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS), with hands-on flight-demo experience and ~30-40% travel to test sites and customer locations.

Lead technical integration of autonomous systems across emerging platforms (air, maritime, space), owning complex autonomy capabilities from R&D through operational deployment. You'll direct feature teams, mentor engineers, drive architecture and design decisions, coordinate with platform and cross-functional teams, and provide on-site technical leadership during testing and missions.…See more Requires 7+ years of experience, expert C++ and Linux development, and a track record leading autonomy or systems integration efforts in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environments.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for integrating Shield AI's autonomy capabilities onto emerging-domain platforms (aircraft, maritime, spacecraft, robotics). You'll develop and field autonomy software, manage platform and autopilot integration, oversee sensor/payload integration, conduct validation testing, and support field operations and live missions.…See more The role requires strong C++ and Linux proficiency, embedded systems integration experience, and hands-on debugging across hardware/software boundaries.

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading technical strategy and architecture for autonomous aircraft systems (V-BAT and X-BAT platforms) across mission autonomy, flight-autonomy interfaces, payload integration, executive autonomy, and multi-agent operations. Requires 10+ years of experience with expert-level C++ and Linux systems development, proven ability to define technical strategy across multiple engineering teams, and track record solving complex systems integration challenges.…See more Role involves cross-functional leadership with Aircraft, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams; mentoring senior engineers; and guiding customer releases and operational deployment for U.S. and international defense customers.

Staff Software Engineer leading technical delivery of autonomous flight systems integration across multiple subsystems for expeditionary aircraft platforms. Responsibilities include architecting autonomy capabilities, integrating payloads and flight-control interfaces, coordinating across Aircraft, Autonomy, Perception, and GCS teams, and ensuring mission readiness through field deployment and customer support.…See more Requires 7+ years of C++ and Linux development with proven experience leading complex autonomy/embedded software integration efforts and influencing technical direction across multiple engineering teams.

Senior software engineer role developing and integrating autonomy software for expeditionary unmanned aircraft (V-BAT, X-BAT). Responsibilities include mission behavior development, payload/sensor integration, multi-agent coordination, hardware/software debugging across platform interfaces, and technical leadership on major features from simulation through live flight testing.…See more Requires 5+ years of C++ and embedded systems experience with Linux, strong integration and troubleshooting skills, and ability to support field deployments and customer demonstrations.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Systems Administrator to manage and extend their Atlassian Cloud ecosystem (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management). The role requires designing and maintaining REST API integrations, webhooks, automation rules, and enterprise system integrations; administering Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM); developing advanced JQL queries and dashboards; and supporting cloud migrations.…See more Required: 3+ years Atlassian administration, hands-on Cloud experience, REST API/webhook expertise, ScriptRunner or similar automation tools, and advanced Jira workflow knowledge.

Principal Engineer on Shield AI's Special Projects team, an elite group within the CTO's office tasked with steering technology development across the Hivemind autonomy software ecosystem. You will make direct contributions to foundational products—EdgeOS (C++ middleware), Pilot (C++ autonomy), Forge (Go/Python/Typescript AI Factory), and Commander (C++/Typescript/React command-and-control)—working both tactically with product teams and forward-sprinting on reference implementations.…See more The role demands deep expertise in C++, Python, TypeScript/React, and the ability to operate effectively within ambiguity while delivering low-TRL solutions and influencing architecture across all three pillars of Hivemind.