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Shield AI
Full time
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USA
11/14/2026
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Washington, DC

Responsibilities

Design, implement, test, and ship C++ and/or Python features, tools, and tests.
Write embedded C/C++ firmware for real-time software controlling UAVs in flight.
Develop Python tests, reporters, and tooling to validate software behavior and performance.
Develop and evaluate autonomy software for mission behavior, planning, multi-agent coordination, decision-making, platform integration, perception, sensor fusion, localization, and AI/ML-enabled workflows.
Build unit and integration tests, analyze simulation and bench results, and investigate failures using logs, telemetry, traces, and debugging tools.
Support integration across autonomy capabilities, vehicle interfaces, sensors, perception products, mission compute, and operator or command-and-control systems.
Work with real and simulated data from cameras, EO/IR sensors, IMUs, GPS, radars, and other mission payloads.
Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to determine and validate software requirements.
Document setup steps, interface assumptions, configuration, test procedures, and findings.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and test debriefs while gradually taking ownership of features and fixes.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field, with graduation between December 2026 and August 2027.
Foundational Python experience from coursework, internships, research, personal projects, or professional work.
Understanding of debugging, source control, code review, and automated testing.
Familiarity with Linux and command-line tools.
Familiarity with XML, JSON, or YAML.
Ability to read technical documents, solve problems, and explain work clearly.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a team environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred experience includes software testing, systems integration, robotics, autonomous systems, simulation, pytest, unittest, C++, XML schemas, interface control documents, message-based systems, Git, continuous integration, Docker, Podman, networking, publish-subscribe messaging, message brokers, or distributed systems.

Benefits

Paid, in-person, full-time position starting after graduation in 2027.
Regular employee package includes pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
Temporary employee package includes pay within the listed range and a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment.
Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Salary: $75k - $112k/yr

Shield AI

Shield AI builds autonomous systems for military and national security customers, combining its Hivemind autonomy software with V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft and Aechelon simulation technologies. The privately held company sells hardware, software, and related services to U.S. and allied defe...

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