Senior Staff Engineer, Software Embedded Applications (R5068)

Shield AI

Dallas, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior embedded software engineers comfortable with C++ in UAV avionics who thrive in cross-functional aerospace teams.

Best fit for

Experienced embedded C++ engineers transitioning from aerospace or defense sectors
— “developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications”
Technical leaders who excel in sensor integration and real-time systems
— “design and develop software systems which utilize modern aerospace sensors”
Collaborators comfortable interfacing with GNC and autonomy teams
— “works with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, electrical engineers”

Things to consider

Onsite presence likely required given classified aerospace work
— “offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East”
Fast iteration cycles expected for UAV product development
— “works in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team”

How to stand out

Showcase specific avionics or sensor fusion projects in your portfolio
— “state-of-the-art UAV avionics”
Highlight cross-disciplinary collaboration with electrical and systems engineers
— “Guidance, Navigation and Controls (GNC) engineers, systems engineers”
Demonstrate experience with safety-critical embedded systems development
— “developing complex avionics software”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

design and develop complex avionics software
merge hardware and embedded applications for UAVs

Typical background

experience in embedded software engineeringbackground in aerospace or robotics

Skills & requirements

Required

C++Embedded SystemsUAV Software DevelopmentCross-functional Team Collaboration

Preferred

Aerospace SensorsState-of-the-art UAV Avionics

Stack & domain

C++Embedded SystemsAvionics SoftwareUavAerospace

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

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 www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
Job Description:
We are seeking for skilled, experienced embedded software engineers with relevant experience in C++ in embedded systems to join our X-BAT Embedded Software Team focused on developing complex avionics software that merges hardware and embedded applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
The Embedded Software Engineer works with in a high pace environment with a cross-functional team of program stakeholders, 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.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)