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Engineer I, Software Integration (R6214)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – Integration & Test
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Hybrid (Washington, D.C. / San Diego, California)$79k - $110kFull Time EmployeePosted 1w ago

About the role

Software Integration Engineer (L1) responsible for developing C++ interfaces to connect Hivemind autonomy with real-world platforms, configuring Linux-based mission computers, and supporting integration and validation across SIL, HIL, VIL, lab and field environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop C++ software interfaces between Hivemind and sensors, flight controllers, payloads, radios, and vehicle systems.
  • Build and maintain interface blocks, platform adapters, and middleware components.
  • Integrate data from sensors and vehicle systems into autonomy software.
  • Implement and debug communication interfaces using MAVLink, serial, TCP/UDP, and multicast.
  • Configure and deploy software on Linux-based mission computers.
  • Support SIL, HIL, VIL, and lab integration testing.
  • Develop Python scripts and tools for testing, configuration, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
  • Debug issues involving software interfaces, data formats, timing, networking, configuration, and system behavior.
  • Work with autonomy, systems, test, and flight teams to integrate and validate software on new platforms.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
  • Programming experience in C++ through coursework, projects, research, or student teams.
  • Familiarity with Linux and basic software debugging.
  • Understanding of basic programming concepts such as classes, data structures, interfaces, and object-oriented programming.
  • Interest in robotics, embedded software, distributed systems, autonomy, or aerospace systems.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Skills

Required:C++ programmingLinuxObject-oriented programming
Nice to have:ROS/ROS 2, ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLinkCMake, Git, DockerPython scripting

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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