Shield AI - Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test (R5539)
Requirements
• This role will primarily support operations in the Lviv region, with occasional travel to other locations within Ukraine for demonstrations, testing, and operational support activities. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience • 3+ years of experience developing and integrating software for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or related technical fields • Strong software engineering experience in C++ and Python, including development, debugging, and system integration • Experience contributing to complex software systems in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or related domains • Experience working with Linux-based systems and development environments • Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting hardware and software systems • Experience supporting field testing, flight testing, demonstrations, or operational exercises • Familiarity with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, QGroundControl, or related unmanned systems technologies • Experience debugging distributed or cross-disciplinary systems involving software, networking, sensors, radios, onboard compute, and mission systems • Strong sense of ownership and ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments • Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to work across disciplines • Ability to travel within Ukraine as required • Experience supporting autonomous aircraft or unmanned systems • Experience with SIL, HIL, VIL, simulation, or flight test environments • Familiarity with ROS, DDS, embedded systems, or real-time systems • Experience with RF communications, datalinks, and networking systems • Experience supporting live flight demonstrations or operational deployments • Familiarity with flight controllers, avionics systems, and aircraft integration • Experience building internal tools for testing, automation, telemetry analysis, or operational support • Background in defense, robotics, aerospace, or autonomous systems • Ukrainian and English language proficiency • Experience operating in fast-paced and dynamic field environments • Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner. • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Responsibilities
• Develop and contribute production-quality software features and capabilities for autonomous systems • Design, implement, debug, and maintain software components supporting autonomy, mission execution, system integration, and flight operations • Integrate autonomy software onto fixed-wing, multirotor, and other unmanned or autonomous systems • Develop internal tools, automation, telemetry analysis pipelines, and test infrastructure in C++ and Python • Support software bring-up, system configuration, and mission readiness for flight operations • Debug and troubleshoot issues across autonomy software, onboard compute, radios, networking, sensors, flight controllers, and mission systems • Support simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, ground testing, and live flight test activities • Support field demonstrations and operational test events, including pre-flight setup, system validation, troubleshooting, and post-flight analysis • Operate and troubleshoot Ground Control Stations (GCS) and mission support systems • Capture, analyze, and review flight and system data to support root cause analysis and system improvements • Work closely with autonomy, systems, hardware, and flight test teams to rapidly integrate and validate new capabilities • Support rapid software iteration and operational testing in dynamic startup and field environments • Contribute to operational documentation, test procedures, integration workflows, and deployment readiness activities • Travel to test sites and support field operations as required
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