Senior Software Engineer – Autonomous Pilot Integration (Emerging Domains)

About the role

The Senior Software Engineer will develop and integrate autonomy capabilities across a variety of emerging‑domain platforms, establishing autonomy on systems that often have no existing baseline. You will collaborate closely with platform teams, autonomy, perception, and ground‑control teams, as well as customers, to solve complex integration challenges and deliver mission‑ready software.

Key responsibilities

• Stand up new autonomy capabilities on novel platforms by integrating existing Shield AI solutions and developing platform‑specific code.
• Develop and field autonomy software, including autopilot integration, payload and sensor integration, mission behaviors, and multi‑agent coordination.
• Partner with platform teams to validate interfaces, ensure hardware/software compatibility, and support mission readiness.
• Support on‑site flight tests, maritime trials, ground testing, and customer demonstrations through system bring‑up and troubleshooting.
• Capture mission data, reproduce issues in simulation, and work with capability owners to improve future releases.

Required profile

• BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Linux‑based development.
• Experience integrating embedded or real‑time software systems and supporting testing or operational field events.
• Strong systems‑level problem‑solving skills and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Required skills

• C++
• Linux development
• Embedded/real‑time software integration
• Python
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines