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Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R5363)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – Flight System Integration
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Hybrid (Washington, D.C.), Hybrid (Boston, Massachusetts), Hybrid (San Diego, California), Hybrid (San Mateo, California)$233.8k - $350.6kFull Time EmployeePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Senior technical leader shaping autonomy capabilities for unmanned platforms across air, land, and sea with a blend of classical autonomy and machine learning, integrated into real-world platforms and field-tested.

Responsibilities

  • Tactical Autonomy Design – Design tactical autonomy algorithms to enable unmanned aircraft to perform complex missions across air, land, and sea domains with minimal human supervision.

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.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Significant background in robotics technologies related to motion planning, behavior modeling, decision-making, or autonomous system design.
  • Significant experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (specifically air domain)
  • Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS) for testing and validation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Skills

Required:C++PythonRTOSRobotics (motion planning, behavior modeling, decision-making, autonomous system design)

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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