Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763)
shieldai· V-BAT Engineering - Software
About this role
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.
Job Description:
As a member of the Software Autonomy team, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining all of control and autonomy algorithms within the VBAT code base. This is a full lifecycle development opportunity with algorithm development, software design and coding, unit tests, component tests, flight software qualification and flight test support. You will also be responsible for helping update and validate the simulation models as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) position at shieldai is USD 180K–280K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) position at shieldai located?
This Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) role at shieldai is based in Dallas, Texas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) role in the V-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) at shieldai belong to?
This Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) position is part of the V-BAT Engineering - Software department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) position at shieldai?
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When was the Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) job at shieldai posted?
This Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763) position at shieldai was posted on Apr 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Engineer, Guidance & Controls (R4763)
shieldai · 💰 USD 180K–280K
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