Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Applications (R2521)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI's products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. 

Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state of the art robots and AI products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!

The VBAT Software team is a motivated group of engineers focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware, operating systems and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Embedded Software engineers work with customer programs, electrical engineers, GNC engineers, systems engineers, test engineers and the autonomy team to design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics, and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence applications.

As a member of the VBAT Software team, you will develop and maintain software architectures, generate and maintain all levels of software requirements, document and present software designs, coordinate software development, and marshal the entire suite of VBAT software through test and verification, release, and deployment to production and customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and define multi-level system requirements to implement avionics software features and capabilities
• Leading cross-functional teams to create systems of software features  to implement advanced robotic avionics capabilities
• Integrate software from multiple departments to include firmware, software test and verification, Autonomy AI, and Ground Control Stations (GCS)
• Develop software systems to implement and integrate interfaces to modern avionics sensors, sub-systems, and payloads
• Facilitate the design process for updates to the software system architecture 
• Use modern software development tools and processes to capture our existing architecture and design future architectures
• Collaborating to define and extend systems engineering processes 
• Engage with product management, program management, mechanical engineering, embedded engineering, business development, and other company leaders 
• Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of experience in avionics Software Engineering 
• B.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Strong embedded software development experience in C/C++
• Experience developing operational software for robotic or air vehicles
• Strong knowledge of embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components
• Good understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and network protocols fundamentals
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, including architecture, detailed designs, and test plans
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally
• Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Systems Engineering practices and principals, including writing, organizing, and verifying requirements
• Robotic or aerospace vehicle development experience
• Safety Critical software development experience
• DO-178C/DO-254 development experience
• Robotics, autonomy, or Artificial Intelligence experience
• Real Time Operating System (RTOS) experience

$157,776 - $236,664 a year

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

*Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.