Hiring: Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5338) Company: Shield AI Location: Dallas, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:33:15 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, Python, R, RTOS About the job Experience: •Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience. •5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience. Required Skills: •Multi-Objective Optimization – Use advanced optimization strategies to perform large-scale distributed decision making, task allocation, and resource scheduling in multi-satellite coordinated missions •Weapons Target Assignment – Employ cutting edge approaches for weapons target assignment and motion planning for fleets of space vehicles and interceptors that have critical roles in our national defense •Advance the State of the Art – Pioneer advanced topics in low-SWaP optimal control, tactical behavior management in cooperative and adversarial contexts, and information-aware planning •Rigorous Software Development – Develop high-performance software modules that are well-tested, have clear interfaces and span-of-control, and are ready for mid-to-high Technology Readiness Level (TRL) insertions •Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with cross-functional teams including perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and flight test to ensure seamless integration of autonomy solutions on real-world platforms •Deployment & Test Support – Deploy autonomy capabilities to real space vehicles, supporting analysis of mission logs to verify software performance and validate system operational effect •R&D and Road-mapping – Contribute to autonomy roadmaps by researching and prototyping new algorithms, identifying tactical capability gaps, and proposing novel solutions that advance Shield AI’s mission •Travel Requirement – Members of this team typically travel around 10-15% of the year (to different office locations, customer sites, and flight integration events). Qualifications: •BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience •Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python, and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) •Significant background in one or several robotic technology areas related to control systems, motion planning, optimization, tactical behaviors, and/or distributed decision-making •Significant experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (ideally in the space domain specifically) •Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance •Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment •Demonstrated capacity to obtain a SECRET clearance or higher •Background in collaborative behaviors and swarm robotics •Operational familiarity with domain-relevant DoD or government programs •Hands-on experience supporting integration events, customer demos, and/or live exercises Compensation: •$160,000 - $240,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!