Autonomy Integration Engineer

Shield AI

London, GB

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with hands-on experience in autonomy systems who thrive in fast-paced, real-world test conditions.

Best fit for

Engineers experienced in deploying autonomy solutions on unmanned platforms
— “skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms”
Individuals with strong systems thinking and integration expertise
— “skilled at solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering”

Things to consider

Role requires operating effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions
— “ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions”
Position involves bridging the gap between R&D and deployment
— “bridging the gap between R&D and deployment”

How to stand out

Highlight specific examples of autonomy deployments you've managed
— “deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms”
Demonstrate systems thinking with cross-domain integration projects
— “solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering”
Prepare field troubleshooting stories with measurable outcomes
— “troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

deploy autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms
prepare systems for flight
troubleshoot mission-critical issues
ensure autonomous systems function reliably and effectively

Typical background

hands-on experience with deploying autonomy solutionsstrong systems thinking

Skills & requirements

Required

Autonomy Solutions DeploymentUnmanned PlatformsFlight PreparationMission-critical TroubleshootingLab And Field EnvironmentsSystems ThinkingFast-paced Real-world Test Conditions

Preferred

Hardware IntegrationSoftware IntegrationSystems Engineering

Stack & domain

Deploy Autonomy SolutionsUnmanned PlatformsPreparing Systems For FlightTroubleshoot Mission-critical IssuesLab And Field EnvironmentsR&dDeploymentAutonomous SystemsReliable And EffectiveFast-pacedReal-world Test ConditionsSystems EngineeringHardwareSoftwareHands-on ExperienceStrong Systems ThinkingOperate EffectivelySolve Complex Integration ChallengesSpan HardwareBridge The GapDefenseTechnology

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
This position is ideal for an individual who thrives on solving complex integration challenges that span hardware, software, and systems engineering. A successful candidate will be skilled at deploying autonomy solutions onto unmanned platforms, preparing systems for flight, and troubleshooting mission-critical issues in both lab and field environments.
The role is highly dynamic, requiring hands-on experience, strong systems thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, real-world test conditions. Our Flight Integration Engineers are essential to bridging the gap between R&D and deployment, ensuring that autonomous systems function reliably and effectively when and where they are needed most.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)