Senior Engineer, Autonomy (R2528)

Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

This position is perfect for an individual who enjoys solving the most complex problems across a portfolio of diverse domains and modalities. An ideal candidate is expected to apply classical autonomous techniques, algorithms, and theory to various platforms in multiple tactical scenarios. These solutions are expected to be integrated into real-world problems with near-term program impacts and rewards.

Shield AI is looking to continue to push the envelope by teaming traditional autonomous systems algorithms and deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to create an unmatched capability and speed to deployment technology base.

What You'll Do:

Integrate Shield AI autonomy products together with third party systems

Write autonomous behaviors for varying aircraft platforms (i.e., VTOL and Fixed Wing)

Work with Subject Matter Experts to understand customer needs and implement appropriate autonomy solutions

Required Qualifications:

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience

Strong experience with C++ in a production environment

Mathematical background in both linear/nonlinear control theory and autonomous systems technologies/algorithms

Understanding of robotics technologies related to sensing, estimation, path

planning, and data fusion.

Ability to develop, benchmark, debug, and deploy software-based algorithms

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience in Unmanned Systems programs in the DoD or applied R&D

Understanding/Experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (specifically air domain)

Experience working projects with 10+ contributors

Offers Fast, efficient, effective problem solving approaches

Exceptional collaborator and communicator

Comfortability within Unix environments

Hard-working, trustworthy teammate

Exhibits holding themselves and others to high standards

Being kind to others

Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

MS or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience

Demonstrated problem solving skills by applying a scientific approach

Ability to understand, derive, and implement motion models and accompanying controllers for trajectory generation and tracking.

Active SECRET clearance

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

*Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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