Staff Autonomy Integration Engineer
Shield AI · Bangalore, India
About the role
A Staff Autonomy Integration Engineer to integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, prepare systems for flight, and troubleshoot mission-critical issues. The role requires hands-on work in lab and field environments and frequent travel.
What you'll do
- Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems.
- Own build, configuration, and validation of flight-ready systems.
- Support live flight operations at test sites.
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy software and embedded systems.
- Manage flight data collection and post-test analysis.
- Collaborate with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams.
What they're looking for
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 7 years related experience with Bachelor's, or 5 with Master's, or 4 with PhD.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with RTOS.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and embedded systems.
- Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks (ROS, DDS).
- Experience with simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS).
Key details
- Company
- Shield AI
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Work mode
- On-site
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Role category
- Engineering
- Experience
- 7+ years with Bachelor's, 5+ with Master's, 4+ with PhD
- Posted
- 20 Oct 2026
- Source
- jobs.lever.co