Senior Software Engineer Autonomy Capabilities Space
Overview
Shield AI seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead autonomy capabilities for space missions. This role owns autonomy behaviors from design to deployment across satellite and missile defense systems. Candidates must balance near-term delivery with long-term maintainability while operating at the intersection of current technology and future possibilities.
What You'll Do11
- 1Design and implement multi-objective optimization strategies for large-scale distributed decision making and resource scheduling
- 2Develop weapons target assignment algorithms and motion planning solutions for space vehicle fleets
- 3Advance research in low-SWaP optimal control and tactical behavior management
- 4Create high-performance software modules ready for mid-to-high TRL insertions
- 5Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate autonomy solutions on real-world platforms
- 6Deploy autonomy capabilities to space vehicles and analyze mission logs for performance validation
- 7Contribute to autonomy roadmaps by prototyping novel algorithms and identifying capability gaps
- 8Travel approximately 10-15% of the year to various locations
- 9Lead R&D efforts that evolve into multi-year programs
- 10Solve complex problems across diverse programs blending traditional control systems with modern optimization techniques
- 11Obtain SECRET clearance or higher
Requirements11
- 1Proficiency in C++ and Python with RTOS experience
- 2Background in control systems motion planning optimization and distributed decision-making
- 3Experience with unmanned systems particularly in space domain
- 4Familiarity with simulation tools like AFSIM NGTS or similar environments
- 5Strong problem-solving abilities and troubleshooting skills
- 6Excellent communication and teamwork in multidisciplinary settings
- 7Ability to secure SECRET clearance or equivalent authorization
- 8Experience supporting integration events customer demos and live exercises
- 9Preferred: Aerospace domain experience across multiple environments
- 10Familiarity with DoD/government programs and collaborative robotics frameworks
- 11Hands-on experience with reference checks and background verification
Salary Insight
$160 - $240k per year
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