Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Founded in 2015, our flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, enables aircraft and drones to perform complex missions in contested environments with high reliability. Our Australia-based team plays a key role in advancing Shield AI’s mission, collaborating with partners and defense forces to develop cutting-edge autonomous capabilities. With global operations supporting U.S. and allied forces, Shield AI is committed to innovation in defense technology.

For more information, visit www.shield.ai. and follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram.

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:

As an Autonomy Engineer on this team, you will lead teams at the intersection of artificial intelligence, task & motion planning, and controls.

You will work closely with talented engineers to architect solutions, set standards for software engineering, drive strategic technical improvements, and mentor other engineers.

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

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.

Strong experience with C++ in a production environment

Significant background in robotics technologies related to sensing, estimation, path planning, and data fusion.

Proficiency in software development, benchmarking, debugging, and deployment

7+ years of experience in Unmanned Systems programs in the DoD or applied R&D

2+ years of people leadership experience

Significant 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

Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & test-driven development

Strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices

Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others

Strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

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.

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Total package details for Australia based positions:

- Regular employee positions: Salary + Equity

- Temporary employee positions: Hourly pay

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

Salary 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 and possible reference check.

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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