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Shield AI

Mission Systems Software Engineer (R5888)

Seattle, Washington$135k–$250kfull time employeemidAdded yesterday

About this role

Shield AI seeks a Mission Systems Software Engineer to design and develop real-time mission computing software for autonomous aircraft with integrated sensors and weapons systems. You'll collaborate across hardware, software, and systems teams to architect solutions from preliminary design through flight testing and deployment.

What you'll do

  • Architect real-time software systems for autonomous aircraft mission computing environments
  • Develop solutions supporting sensor and weapons integration in multi-level operating contexts
  • Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to establish consensus on design approaches
  • Progress systems through design phases: PDR, CoDR, CDR, lab testing, and flight validation
  • Design new software architectures for real-time, safety-critical applications
  • Support fielding and operational deployment of autonomous systems

What they're looking for

  • Real-time software development and systems architecture
  • C/C++ or similar systems programming languages
  • Mission-critical/safety-critical systems design
  • Multi-level security and operating environment awareness
  • Hardware-software integration and embedded systems
  • Systems engineering and design review processes
  • Flight test and autonomous vehicle experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration and communication
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Shield AI

Shield AI develops autonomous defense aircraft platforms, including systems like the V-BAT, requiring sophisticated hardware integration and testing. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and supplier development specialists to design aircraft systems, develop test solutions, and manage aerospace supply chains.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience designing real-time systems and handling timing constraints in mission-critical applications.
  • Walk us through a complex hardware-software integration challenge you've faced and how you resolved it.
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