Staff Engineer, G&C; R4763

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture‑backed deep‑tech defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI builds the world’s best AI pilot, Hivemind, which has flown a fighter jet (F‑16), a vertical take‑off and landing drone (V‑BAT), and a quad copter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad, and its products are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

As a Guidance and Controls engineer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all control and autonomy algorithms within the X‑BAT code base. This includes algorithm development, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the truth models as required.

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 2 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
• 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 expectations in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering user‑centric software solutions.

• Familiarity with continuous integration / delivery and test‑driven development.
• Experience working with robotics and/or control systems, specifically unmanned aerial systems.

• Full‑time regular employee offer package:
  Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity.
• Temporary employee offer package:
  Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment).
• Salary 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 and possible reference check. Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits.

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.