Senior Software Engineer, Embedded ; R3155

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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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, Guidance, Navigation and Controls (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.

• Develop high‑quality C/C++ code tailored specifically for V‑Bat aircraft, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Lead 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.
• Collaborate to define and extend systems engineering processes.
• Report status, risks, accomplishments, expectations to senior leadership.
• Work with the V‑Bat production teams to manufacture UAVs in‑house.
• Design and implement systems capable of conducting tests across various environments, including virtualized hardware and hardware‑in‑the-loop simulations, to facilitate thorough evaluation of software functionality and performance.
• Develop innovative tools to enhance the frequency and reliability of software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system, fostering improved efficiency and productivity in software development workflows.
• Create prototypes to validate critical design concepts and assess technical limitations, providing tangible evidence of feasibility and informing decision‑making processes.

• Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high‑quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed client expectations in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement within software development projects, demonstrating initiative to propose and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and overall project success and V‑Bat reliability.
• B.S., M.S., Ph.D. 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++.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software, kernel development, BSPs or other systems software components.
• Good understanding of computer architecture,…