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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5423) - **Company:** Shield AI - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $163,200.0 - $244,800.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Systems Integration, Multi-Agent Systems, SC Clearance, Docker - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e53f6c30847f54c4 ## About the Role * BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience. * Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience. * Strong proficiency in C++ and Linux-based development. * Experience integrating embedded or real-time software systems. * Experience supporting integration, testing, or operational field events. * Strong systems-level problem-solving skills. * Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance., * Experience with autonomous aircraft, maritime systems, spacecraft, or robotics. * Experience with autonomy software, autopilot integration, or robotics frameworks. * Python, Docker, or CI/CD experience. * Experience working in early-stage R&D or rapid prototyping environments. * Experience supporting DoD customers or field demonstrations. ## Description Stand Up New Capabilities - Help establish autonomy on new platforms and mission areas by integrating existing Shield AI capabilities with platform-specific software and developing new autonomy where needed. Develop & Field Autonomy - Develop and integrate autonomy software onto emerging-domain platforms, including platform and autopilot integration, payload and sensor integration, mission behaviors, multi-agent coordination, and validation through software-, hardware-, vehicle-, and live testing. Platform Team Partnerships - Partner closely with platform teams to integrate autonomy capabilities, validate interfaces, coordinate hardware/software compatibility, and support mission readiness. Collaboration Across Teams & Partners - Work with the Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS teams, feature crews, and customer/program offices to deliver integrated autonomy solutions. Design & Documentation - Contribute to design reviews, ICDs, integration planning, and post-mortems while improving engineering rigor across teams. Pre-deployment Preparation - Build, configure, validate, and prepare mission-ready systems while coordinating release readiness with platform and capability teams. On-site Test & Mission Support - Support flight tests, maritime trials, ground testing, customer demonstrations, and operational exercises through system bring-up, troubleshooting, and mission execution. Hardware/Software Debugging - Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy software, payload computers, embedded systems, and platform interfaces. Mission Data & Debrief Support - Capture mission data, reproduce issues in simulation, and partner with capability owners to rapidly improve future releases. Continuous Improvement - Develop tools and engineering processes that improve integration velocity, testing reliability, and mission readiness. C2 Interoperability & Standards - Implement and validate interfaces with command-and-control systems while supporting program-appropriate interoperability standards. 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