Senior Software Engineer (Autonomy Capabilities, Maritime)

Join Shield AI as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on autonomy capabilities for maritime unmanned systems. You will develop and own major features from design to operational deployment, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires significant experience in unmanned system technologies, programming languages, and applied research and development. Benefits include excellent medical coverage, paid parental leave, flexible work hours, and competitive compensation.

• Concevoir et développer des capacités d'autonomie pour les véhicules maritimes sans pilote (USV, UUV) et les drones coopérants (UAV).
• Collaborer avec des équipes interfonctionnelles pour assurer l'intégration transparente des solutions d'autonomie sur des plateformes réelles.
• Participer activement à la recherche et au prototypage de nouveaux algorithmes, en identifiant les lacunes tactiques et en proposant des solutions novatrices.

• Significant experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (ideally in the maritime domain specifically)
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance or higher
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Significant background in one or several robotic technology areas related to control systems, motion planning, optimization, tactical behaviors, and/or distributed decision-making
• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• Experience with simulation tools and environments (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS, or similar) for testing and validation
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in applied research and development
• Hands-on experience supporting integration events, customer demos, and/or live exercises
• Familiarity with domain-relevant DoD or government programs
• Background in collaborative behaviors and swarm robotics
• Experience across a breadth of methodologies from classical control through optimization and applied ML/RL
• Experience in multiple domains (e.g., air, land, sea, space)