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# Software Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R5202)

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Code Review, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, R (Programming Language), Issue Tracking Systems, Motion Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Release Management, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Integration, Multi-Agent Systems, Information Technology, DO-178B, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-ii-autonomy-behaviors-r5202-boston-ma--a27b731e-5770-4b37-877b-cad3728c5764

## About the Role

Software Engineering, R Programming Language, Simulation, YouTube, LinkedIn, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technical Support, Aerospace and Defense, Technical Operations, International Operations, * BS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

 * Experience in production-level C++ software development
 * 2-3 years of experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls
 * Experience with collaborative software development tools for version control, issue tracking, code reviews, release management
 * Ability to contribute to the design, development, and integration of complex software systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team
 * Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment
 * Willingness to collaborate closely with teammates and support team objectives
 * Interest in growing technical skills and, over time, providing guidance to more junior engineers
 * Desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced, and mission-driven environment
 * Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance, * Exposure to systems operating at different technology readiness levels (TRLs) through academic, research, or internship experience
 * Experience in the delivery of a military mission system
 * Familiarity with mission systems integration concepts, testing, or demonstrations
 * Experience (academic or project-based) in one or more of the following areas:
 * Motion planning, behavior planning, or multi-agent coordination
 * Expose to autonomy, control, or decision-making systems
 * Safety mechanisms such as collision avoidance or constraint enforcement
 * Familiarity with robotic software tools (e.g., ROS, OMPL, or similar frameworks)
 * Experience using simulation environments for development or testing
 * Basic understanding of navigation and/or communications systems
 * Awareness of the software or systems development lifecycle
 * Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals
 * Exposure to high-assurance or safety-critical software concepts (e.g., DO-178C or similar)

## Description

* Implement tactical autonomy software features that enable unmanned platforms to perform complex missions across air, land, sea, and space domains
 * Develop and test behaviors supporting coordination, target engagement, reconnaissance, and survivability in contested scenarios
 * Participate in the software development lifecycle, including implementation, testing, debugging, and supporting verification and validation efforts
 * Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate software components with broader system elements (e.g., sensor processing, communications, and actuation)
 * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering standards and team practices
 * Support integration and testing across simulation and real-world environments
 * Work with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and support successful feature delivery
 * Continue building expertise in software engineering, autonomy, and robotics systems
 * Travel up to 20% to support testing, integration, and collaboration with partner teams